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Panthera · Rigid-frame active / ultralight · MW-008
Panthera S3 chromoly rigid wheelchair
The Panthera S3 is a pared-back rigid wheelchair with a chrome-molybdenum chassis and a carbon rear axle. Complete with 24 in wheels it weighs between 8.2 and 8.8 kg depending on seat width, and the transport weight starts at 4.65 kg. Titanium push rims and a titanium footrest are part of the standard build.
- Transport weight
- From 4.65 kg
- Max user weight
- 100 kg (150 kg on 45 and 50 cm widths)
- Seat widths
- 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 50 cm
- Seat depth
- 40 cm
Panthera S3 key features
- Chrome-molybdenum chassis with carbon rear axle
- Titanium push rims and titanium footrest as standard
- Six seat widths: 33, 36, 39, 42, 45 or 50 cm
- Backrest angle and balance point are adjustable
- Built-in anti-tip device that the user can fold in and out
- Armrests adjust in height and fore-aft without tools
Who the Panthera S3 suits
Made for active everyday users who lift their chair into a car several times a day and notice every gram. The 45 and 50 cm widths carry up to 150 kg, so larger users are not excluded.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 8.2 kg (18.1 lb)
- Max user weight
- 100 kg (220 lb). 100 kg standard; 150 kg on 45 and 50 cm seat widths
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Panthera S3 specifications
| Chair weight | 8.2 to 8.8 kg total, depending on seat width |
|---|---|
| Transport weight | From 4.65 kg |
| Max user weight | 100 kg (150 kg on 45 and 50 cm widths) |
| Seat widths | 33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 50 cm |
| Seat depth | 40 cm |
| Frame | Chrome-molybdenum, carbon rear axle |
| Seat height | 43 cm rear, 47 cm front |
| Backrest height | 20 to 45 cm |
| Total width | 54 to 71 cm |
| Rear wheels | 24 in |
| Casters | 120 mm |
| Maker country | Sweden |
| Brand | Panthera |
| Category | Everyday manual wheelchairs, Rigid-frame active / ultralight |
| Catalog ID | MW-008 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Panthera S3: common questions
How much does the Panthera S3 weigh?
Total weight is 8.2 to 8.8 kg depending on seat width. Transport weight starts at 4.65 kg for the smallest size.
What is the Panthera S3 weight limit?
Most sizes carry 100 kg. The 45 cm and 50 cm seat widths are rated for 150 kg.
Which seat widths are available for the Panthera S3?
Six widths are offered: 33, 36, 39, 42, 45 and 50 cm. Seat depth is 40 cm.
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Parts listed for Panthera chairs
All partsTheir source pages name this model or this brand. We confirm the fit for your chair before quoting.
GBP 320.00 per pair (EPC Wheelchairs); no USD price shown
S3 Anti Tip
Anti-tippers. A pair of chassis-integrated anti-tip devices for Panthera S3 and U3 chairs that the user engages from the seat.
£145 ex tax per side (EPC Wheelchairs, UK)
Sideguard S3/X 24-25 in
Side guards. Side guard with a firm lower section and a soft upper section that folds down under load during transfers.
£465 ex tax (EPC Wheelchairs, UK)
S3 Sideguard Carbon Large Fender
Side guards. Carbon fibre side guard with a large fender over the tyre for Panthera chairs with 24, 25 or 26 inch wheels.
£340 ex tax per pair (EPC Wheelchairs, UK)
Armrest S3 Pair 24 in
Armrest assemblies. Pair of armrests for Panthera chairs that adjust in height and depth without tools.
£170 ex tax per pair (EPC Wheelchairs, UK)
S3 Push Handles Folding Pair
Push handles and grips. Pair of backrest-mounted push handles for the Panthera S3 that fold down when not needed.
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