In short: If a standard chair, bed, scooter or walker does not feel big enough, strong enough or comfortable enough, you are not imagining it. Most off-the-shelf equipment is built to an average size and weight. For larger or broader builds, what matters is the right seat width and depth, a genuine weight rating, and a motor and frame strong enough to last. We stock lift recliner chairs rated up to 220 kg, made-to-measure options, mobility scooters up to 181 kg, heavy-duty walkers up to 204 kg, beds built for the job, and wider shower chairs and commodes for the bathroom. Come and try them at our Cheltenham showroom, or book a free in-home demonstration. Call 1300 225 203.
When someone is taller, broader or heavier, a standard recliner can feel narrow and unsupportive, a scooter can feel unstable or slow, and a walker can feel flimsy. It is not just about comfort. A weight rating exists for safety, and using equipment beyond its limit wears it out quickly and can be unsafe. The answer is not to squeeze into something too small, but to choose equipment sized and rated for the person. That is exactly what we help with.
This is where we can make the biggest difference. Rather than picking the largest chair off a showroom floor, the Configura Comfort is made to order, with the seat width, depth and back height set to suit the individual, and it supports users up to 160 kg. It has a powered rise to help you stand, tilt-in-space for comfort and pressure care, and a pressure-reducing fabric for people who spend long hours seated. If you need a higher weight rating, we also stock heavy-duty lift recliners such as the Aspire Montana X Maxi, rated up to 220 kg, and the Aspire Raphael X5, up to 190 kg in its largest size, both with a powered rise and a comfortable recline. If you have never found a recliner that fits properly or held enough weight, these are worth trying. You can read more in our guide to choosing a lift recliner chair that fits your body and our Configura Comfort family guide.
For a good night’s sleep and easy getting in and out, an adjustable bed needs a base and mattress rated for the person, and the right width so there is room to move. We can match a heavy-duty base and a supportive mattress, and set the whole thing up in your home. See our guide to the best adjustable beds.
For scooters, weight capacity, seat width, a stable base and a motor strong enough for the load and the hills all matter, and we stock models like the Pride Pathrider 140XL, rated up to 181 kg. For walkers and rollators, look for a genuine weight rating, a wider frame and a comfortable seat: the Aspire Genesis HD, for example, is rated up to 204 kg. Our guides to the best mobility scooters and best walkers and rollators are a good place to start.
The bathroom is where good support and a genuine weight rating matter most, because wet, hard surfaces leave no room for error. For bariatric use, the standout is the Aspire 600mm Weight Bearing Platform Shower Commode, rated up to 400 kg with a wide, reinforced 600 mm seat, which works in the shower and over the toilet. We also stock wider shower chairs and stools such as the Aspire Shower Chair Wide, and for the toilet, an Aspire commode or a raised toilet seat with arms makes sitting down and standing up safer.
For getting around, we stock heavier-duty wheelchairs such as the Aspire Evoke 2 HD, a strong folding wheelchair rated up to 190 kg with a wider seat that still fits in the car. For comfortable seating through the day, we also offer bariatric day chairs such as the Aspire Maxi Day Chair, rated up to 310 kg with a seat that adjusts from 600 to 810 mm wide and an anterior tilt for posture. Come and try what suits you at our Cheltenham showroom.
We take the time to measure and understand what you need, we offer a free assessment and a personalised suitability test, and you can try everything in our showroom or at home first. There is never any pressure. Funding through the NDIS, Support at Home or DVA may be available, and we can work with your occupational therapist and provide compliant quotes. See our funding guide for how that works.
Visit us: Unit 2/136 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192. Call 1300 225 203. Free in-home demonstrations across bayside Melbourne, the south-east and the Mornington Peninsula.
Mobility Co provides general information only. For advice about your specific needs, please speak with your occupational therapist or health professional.
It depends on the chair. Our made-to-order Configura Comfort supports users up to 160 kg and is built to the person’s size, and for higher weight ratings we stock chairs like the Aspire Montana X Maxi, up to 220 kg, and the Aspire Raphael X5, up to 190 kg in its largest size. We can advise on the right rating for you.
Yes. We stock scooters with higher weight capacities, such as the Pride Pathrider 140XL rated up to 181 kg, with wider seats and stronger motors and frames. The right choice depends on your weight, where you will use it and the distances involved, and we will help you match it.
Yes. We have walkers and rollators with genuine weight ratings, wider frames and comfortable seats, such as the Aspire Genesis HD rated up to 204 kg. Come and try them for stability and comfort.
Yes. For bariatric use the standout is the Aspire 600mm Weight Bearing Platform Shower Commode, rated up to 400 kg with a wide, reinforced seat, which works in the shower and over the toilet. We also stock wider shower chairs and stools, commodes and raised toilet seats.
Yes. We stock heavier-duty wheelchairs such as the Aspire Evoke 2 HD, rated up to 190 kg, and bariatric day chairs such as the Aspire Maxi Day Chair, rated up to 310 kg. Come in or call and we will help you find the right one.
It can. Mobility equipment for larger or heavier people may be funded through the NDIS, the Support at Home AT-HM scheme or DVA, usually with an occupational therapist assessment. See our funding guide, and we are happy to provide compliant quotes.
The best way to choose is to come and try. Sit in the chairs, lie back on the beds, and let us help you find what actually fits. Walk-ins are always welcome, and for the larger items like lift chairs, adjustable beds and mobility scooters we do suggest booking a time so we can give you our full attention. Prefer to stay home? We also do free in-home demonstrations, and the kettle is always on.
Mobility Co
Unit 2/136 Keys Road
Cheltenham VIC 3192
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: by appointment
Walk-ins welcome, appointments encouraged for larger items
Call us: 1300 225 203
Our most popular categories, all available to see and try at our Cheltenham showroom in Melbourne.
