Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) vs Thomashilfen tRide
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) | Thomashilfen tRide | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive seat, bath, or toileting system | Adaptive seat, bath, or toileting system |
| How to get it (maker) | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription |
| Model number | Item special-tomato-mps-seat | Not listed |
| Min. weight | 20 lb | Not listed |
| Max. weight | 130 lb | Not listed |
| Age (maker) | Target age 9 mos to Adult (by cushion) | Not listed |
| Sizes | Small cushions MS1 9 mos-3 yrs 28-37 in; MS3 2-5 yrs 32-43 in; MS5 4-8 yrs 40-50 in; MS7 5-9 yrs 43-52 in. Large ML1 6-9 yrs 45-58 in; ML3 8-11 yrs 48-60 in; ML5 10-14 yrs 48-62 in; ML7 12-Adult 58-Adult | Size 1 and size 2. Max carrying capacity of seat unit: size 1 35 kg / 77.16 lb, size 2 40 kg / 88.18 lb. Chassis including seat: size 1 45 kg / 99.20 lb, size 2 50 kg / 110.23 lb |
| Dimensions | Seat with footrest: Small 16W x 21.5D x 44H; Large 18.5W x 23D x 49.5H. With flo | Seat unit L x W x H: size 1 85 x 41 x 57 cm, size 2 98 x 46 x 46 cm. Chassis: si |
| Fold | Not listed | Seat unit folded (no footrest): size 1 63 x 36 x 38 cm, size 2 76 x 46 x 50 cm. Chassis folded: size 1 79 x 60 x 38 cm, size 2 83 x 67 x 38 cm |
| Crash test (maker) | Footrest 'has not been crash-tested in a vehicle' and must be removed for car-seat use; page also says tested and approved for aircraft travel (FAA approved) | Not listed |
| Material | Soft-Touch surface (latex-free, antimicrobial, fluid-impermeable); wooden mobile floor base; car-seat-grade 5-point harness (per the maker) | Seat upholstery in durable fabric, washable up to 40 C; fire-retardant fabrics; foldable aluminum chassis; no-flat EVA wheels |
| What's included | Seat shell with footrest, headrest, back cushion, seat cushion, attachment straps; wooden mobile floor base and tray with risers optional; 5-year warranty | Not listed |
| Care | Easily cleaned with a common disinfectant. | Seat cover washable up to 40 C |
| Maker's warnings | Six-year expiration for transportation use. Car seat minimum 27 lbs (Small) and 51 lbs (Large). Not available as a motor vehicle restraint for persons with a disability in Canada. Not tested for direct installation in a school bus seat. | Do not hang shopping bags on push bars (tipping risk); do not use abduction block as a brake chock; use in vehicles only if the stroller is approved for that. |
Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS)
- Eight cushion sizes up to adult
- FMVSS213 compliance for car seat use
- Not listed by the maker: prices for tray and floor base
Thomashilfen tRide
A rehab stroller from Thomashilfen with a separate seat unit and folding aluminum chassis, in two sizes. The maker lists it under GMFCS levels III to V.
- Two sizes with load limits stated
- Seat unit and chassis separable
- No crash-test or vehicle-use wording for this model