Vehicle Lifts for Manual Wheelchairs

An often overlooked type of wheelchair lift is those for manual wheelchairs. A manual wheelchair, depending on the model, can generally fit in the trunk or backseat of a car. It can actually be much more convenient to purchase a hitch mounted wheelchair lift. This may seem like overkill, but there are some definite advantages.

By using a hitch mounted wheelchair lift for your manual wheelchair you greatly reduce the amount of time it takes to get your wheelchair out and also to put it up. The other major advantage it eliminates the need to lift your wheelchair off of the ground and into the trunk. Even though the wheelchairs do not weigh anywhere near as much as a mobility scooter or a power chair, they can still weigh in excess of 50 pounds. In addition they are often bulky and clumsy to maneuver.


One very popular model is the Tiny Tote 100. It mounts easily to class I, II, and III hitches and can support up to 100 pounds. It features a simple to use handle, and is very affordable.