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Meyra · Lightweight folding · MW-015
Meyra AVANTI 1.736 active folding wheelchair
The Meyra AVANTI 1.736 is an economical active folding wheelchair that starts at 12 to 13 kg and folds to 280 mm wide. Several frame lengths cover seat widths from 300 to 580 mm, from child sizes up to heavy-duty frames. The rear wheel can be mounted in 4 horizontal and 9 vertical positions to set seat height and balance.
- Chair weight
- From 12 to 13 kg
- Transport weight
- 8 to 9 kg
- Max user weight
- 75 to 160 kg depending on frame
- Permitted overall weight
- 90 to 185 kg depending on frame
Meyra AVANTI 1.736 key features
- Seat widths from 300 to 580 mm across the frame range
- Rear wheel mounts in 4 horizontal and 9 vertical positions
- Rear wheels of 20, 22 or 24 in
- Pressure brakes or drum brakes
- Optional double handrims for one-handed driving
- Seat inclination up to 12 degrees
Who the Meyra AVANTI 1.736 suits
Intended for people who still walk a little and need a chair for longer distances, including older users and those with neurological conditions. Low seat heights and smaller wheels allow set-ups for children and for propelling with the feet.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 12 kg (26.5 lb)
- Max user weight
- 75 kg (165 lb). 75 to 160 kg depending on frame length
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Meyra AVANTI 1.736 specifications
| Chair weight | From 12 to 13 kg |
|---|---|
| Transport weight | 8 to 9 kg |
| Max user weight | 75 to 160 kg depending on frame |
| Permitted overall weight | 90 to 185 kg depending on frame |
| Seat widths | 300 to 580 mm |
| Seat depths | 330 to 530 mm |
| Folded width | 280 mm |
| Overall width | Seat width + 200 mm |
| Back height | 340 to 500 mm |
| Seat height | Front 370 to 560 mm, rear 370 to 520 mm |
| Rear wheels | 20, 22 or 24 in |
| Maker country | Germany |
| Brand | Meyra |
| Category | Everyday manual wheelchairs, Lightweight folding |
| Catalog ID | MW-015 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026 and corrected to match it. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Meyra AVANTI 1.736: common questions
What sizes does the Meyra AVANTI 1.736 come in?
Seat widths run from 300 to 580 mm and seat depths from 330 to 530 mm, spread over several frame lengths from child to heavy-duty sizes.
What is the weight limit of the AVANTI 1.736?
Maximum user weight is 75 to 160 kg depending on the frame, with a permitted overall weight of 90 to 185 kg.
Can the AVANTI 1.736 be driven with one hand?
Double handrims for one-hand operation are listed as an option.
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