Permobil C500 Corpus 3G Wheelchair Review
The Permobil C500 electric wheelchair is state-of-the-art in powered wheelchair technology. It is the outcome of Permobil’s 40-year experience, and has been designed to provide advanced solutions in seating and mobility needs. The Permobil C500 is a mobile standing wheelchair, a new concept in the evolutionary process of wheelchairs. Mobile standing wheelchairs are relatively recent innovations made by just a handful of companies worldwide. They are strongly recommended by therapists as a means to avoid osteoporosis and to keep the body in an overall healthier condition. The Permobil C500 wheelchair’s innovative features blend together, to provide the user with an exceptional sitting and driving experience.
The Permobil C500 Corpus 3G is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. It showcases new design features which include R-Net electronics. The Permobil electric wheelchair is adequately powered to ride through rough terrain and navigate in tight spaces. In the Permobil VS Stander seating system the user can stand upright; and also enables the user to drive from a standing position. In between sitting and standing upright, the user can choose from an infinite number of positions, which include a part or fully reclining posture.
This Permobil electric wheelchair is an electric front-wheel drive wheelchair intended for people with physical difficulties. The chassis is specially designed to tackle most challenges including climbing over obstacles and up inclines. The center of gravity is exceptionally low for enhanced stability, yet with a ground clearance enough to clear most commonly encountered impediments.
Special Powered functions
This Permobil electric wheelchair has four unique powered functions to alter the user’s position for enhanced comfort and relief.
- Power tilt allows the seat to tilt back up to a 45⁰ inclination.
- The seat elevator raises and lowers the seat. It can be raised up to 200 mm (8”) to match the height of tables and chairs.
- The power leg-rest raises itself to almost horizontal position. This offers support to the lower leg and relief to the knees.
- The backrest can recline to a horizontal position (180⁰).
Other features
- Wheels – Front drive wheels fitted with pneumatic tires. Rear tires or steering tires are either pneumatic or solid rubber. The chassis is fitted with twin independent shock absorbers, with adjustable spring force.
- Design – Like all Permobil electric wheelchairs the C500 has a clean design backed by proven performance.
- Turning radius – 28” turning radius
- Traction and Climbing – Can climb over obstacles nearly 2 1/2” high, and up an incline of 12⁰.
- Speed – Maximum speed is 4.5 mph for model C500 and 6.25 mph for model C500s.
- Range – 25 miles per charge
- Motor Power – 2 x 350 watts
- Battery capacity – 2 x 73Ah
- Performance – Adjustable to suit user’s weight and lifestyle needs.
- Max user weight – 300 lbs
A variety of useful optional accessories are available with this Permobil electric wheelchair.
What will the Permobil C500 cost me?
What will the Permobil C500 cost me?
Quotations are available on request. As a guideline prices for the C500 without the seat elevator, recline or tilt start from $12,650. For a comprehensive unit incorporating these features expect to pay upward of $25,000.
Where do I buy a Permobil Wheelchair?
You can read up about Permobil M500 Corpus from the official product website. If you want to buy one, you need to find out the list of local dealers or search online in places like Craigslist or eBay for deals or prices.