Karma All Terrain KM8520 Transit Wheelchair

Product Information

How It Helps 

• Provides comfortable, supported mobility for everyday use.  

• Offers extensive adjustment options to achieve an optimal seating position.  

• Supports users who spend longer periods seated in a wheelchair.  

• Lightweight construction makes lifting into a vehicle more manageable.  

• Adjustable components help accommodate changing clinical and mobility needs.  

• Folding frame design assists with transport and storage.  

 

Why You’ll Love It 

• Lightweight alloy frame.  

• Multiple seat width and seat depth options available.  

• Height-adjustable backrest.  

• Flip-back, height-adjustable armrests.  

• Choice of desk-length or full-length armrests.  

• Adjustable-length swing-away legrests.  

• Pelvic positioning belt included.  

• Reinforced cross-bracing for durability.  

• Folding frame for transport and storage.  

• Pump and tool kit included for ongoing maintenance.  

 

Is This Right for You? 

This wheelchair may be suitable if you: 

• Require a transit wheelchair with significant adjustment capability. 

• Need a wheelchair suitable for longer periods of sitting. 

• Want a lightweight model that is easier to transport. 

• Require customised sizing options. 

• Need a chair that can be adapted with accessories and seating solutions. 

• Require a user weight capacity of up to 130kg, or up to 160kg in wider frame sizes. 

 

 

More Ways to Use It 

• Community outings and shopping trips.  

• Medical appointments and rehabilitation programmes.  

• Home and residential care environments.  

• Travel and vehicle transport.  

• Users requiring clinician-recommended seating adjustments.  

 

Our Verdict 

The Karma All Terrain KM8520 Wheelchair Transit is an excellent option for users seeking more than a standard transit wheelchair. Its wide range of adjustments, robust construction, and flexible sizing options make it a practical solution for both short-term and long-term mobility needs. The combination of lightweight transportability and clinical adaptability has made it a trusted choice among healthcare professionals across New Zealand.  

 

Technical Specifications 

Specification	Details
Brand	Karma
Model	KM8520
Product Type	Transit Wheelchair
SKU	24066
Frame Material	Lightweight alloy
Frame Type	Folding
Total Unit Weight	13.5 kg
Seat Width Options	14″, 16″, 17″, 18″, 20″, 22″
Seat Depth Options	16″, 18″
Custom Sizing Available	Yes
User Weight Limit (14″ to 18″ Frames)	130 kg
User Weight Limit (20″ to 22″ Frames)	160 kg
Backrest	Height adjustable
Armrests	Flip-back, height adjustable
Armrest Options	Desk-length or full-length
Legrests	Swing-away 70°, adjustable length
Calf Strap	Yes
Pelvic Positioning Belt	Included
Minimum Seat to Floor Height	16″ to 21″ depending on configuration
Tilt in Space	No
Recline	No
Seating	Slung upholstery
Brakes	Push-to-lock
Rear Wheels	12.5″ pneumatic tyres
Castor Options	6″ × 1″ or 8″ × 1″ solid urethane
Cross Bracing	Reinforced cross bracing
Maintenance Kit Included	Pump and tool kit

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This product may also be available in our local stores or retail partners. Some products are not available in all stores. Enquire by phoning or visiting your local store: Hamilton, Papamoa, Hastings, or Lower Hutt.