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TiLite (Permobil) · Rigid-frame active / ultralight · MW-002
TiLite Z aluminium rigid wheelchair
The TiLite Z is an aluminium rigid wheelchair from Permobil with a mono-tube frame, made to order for each user. Its transport weight is 11.3 lb and the standard frame carries 275 lb, with a heavy duty option rated to 350 lb. Permobil lists more than a billion possible configurations, including four seat slopes and four backrest angles.
- Transport weight
- 11.3 lb
- Max user weight
- 275 lb (350 lb heavy duty)
- Seat widths
- 12 to 20 in
- Back heights
- 12 to 20 in
TiLite TiLite Z key features
- Aluminium mono-tube rigid frame built to order
- Seat slope of 0, 2, 4 or 6 degrees
- Backrest angle of 75, 80, 85 or 90 degrees, with folding seat back
- Precision Lock caster adjustment
- Heavy duty option lifts capacity to 350 lb
- 20 frame colours plus 8 anodise options
Who the TiLite TiLite Z suits
Aimed at active users who want a performance rigid chair made to their measurements and are ready to choose from a long options list. The heavy duty build makes the same design available to heavier riders up to 350 lb.
Figures for comparing
- Max user weight
- 124.7 kg (275 lb). 275 lb standard; 350 lb heavy duty option
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
TiLite TiLite Z specifications
| Transport weight | 11.3 lb |
|---|---|
| Max user weight | 275 lb (350 lb heavy duty) |
| Seat widths | 12 to 20 in |
| Back heights | 12 to 20 in |
| Frame | Aluminium mono-tube, rigid |
| Seat slope | 0, 2, 4 or 6 degrees |
| Backrest angle | 75, 80, 85 or 90 degrees |
| Options | Transit tie-down, transport bracket |
| Maker country | USA |
| Brand | TiLite (Permobil) |
| Category | Everyday manual wheelchairs, Rigid-frame active / ultralight |
| Catalog ID | MW-002 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
TiLite TiLite Z: common questions
What is the transport weight of the TiLite Z?
Permobil gives a transport weight of 11.3 lb for the TiLite Z.
Is there a heavy duty TiLite Z?
Yes. The standard chair is rated for a 275 lb user and the heavy duty option raises that limit to 350 lb.
What seat widths does the TiLite Z come in?
Seat widths run from 12 in to 20 in, and the chair is built to order within that range.
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Side guards. Very light solid carbon side guards on two aluminium posts that keep clothing off the wheels.
USD 24.99 per 4-pack (Wheelchair Bearings)
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Caster Wheel Bearing Kits
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