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Ottobock Avantgarde 4 DS folding active wheelchair
The Ottobock Avantgarde 4 DS is a folding active wheelchair weighing 8.7 kg, part of a family that Ottobock promotes as among the lightest folding wheelchairs. It folds to a width of 260 mm per the data table (the page text says 27 cm). A single cross-brace keeps weight down for users up to 100 kg, while a double cross-brace takes the limit to 140 kg.
- Chair weight
- 8.7 kg (DV version 9.7 kg)
- Max user weight
- 140 kg
- Seat widths
- 320 to 520 mm
- Seat depths
- 400 to 560 mm
Ottobock Avantgarde 4 DS key features
- Total weight of 8.7 kg for the DS version
- Folds to 260 mm wide (data table; page text says 27 cm)
- Single cross-brace to 100 kg, double cross-brace to 140 kg
- Front frame angle of 70 or 80 degrees
- Seat widths from 320 to 520 mm
- More than 2.4 million configurations, according to Ottobock
Who the Ottobock Avantgarde 4 DS suits
Aimed at active users who want a folding chair with the fit of a custom build. Within the same family, the DV version weighs 9.7 kg and the DF variants are intended for people getting their first wheelchair.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 8.7 kg (19.2 lb)
- Max user weight
- 100 kg (220 lb). 140 kg with double cross-brace; 100 kg single cross-brace
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Ottobock Avantgarde 4 DS specifications
| Chair weight | 8.7 kg (DV version 9.7 kg) |
|---|---|
| Max user weight | 140 kg |
| Seat widths | 320 to 520 mm |
| Seat depths | 400 to 560 mm |
| Frame | Folding, 70 or 80 degree front angle |
| Folded width | 260 mm in data table (page text says 27 cm) |
| Back height | 250 to 550 mm |
| Front seat height | 380 to 540 mm |
| Rear seat height | 360 to 510 mm |
| Overall width | 490 to 725 mm |
| Maker country | Germany |
| Brand | Ottobock |
| Category | Everyday manual wheelchairs, Lightweight folding |
| Catalog ID | MW-012 |
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.
Ottobock Avantgarde 4 DS: common questions
How much does the Avantgarde 4 DS weigh?
The Avantgarde 4 DS has a total weight of 8.7 kg. The DV version weighs 9.7 kg.
How small does the Avantgarde 4 DS fold?
The data table gives a folding size of 260 mm, while the page text mentions 27 cm.
What is the maximum load of the Avantgarde 4 DS?
Maximum load is 140 kg with the double cross-brace. The lighter single cross-brace supports up to 100 kg.
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