Explorer Standard Wheelchair
The Explorer Standard Wheelchair from Icon Rehab UK is a sturdy, travel-friendly chair with a chrome steel frame and foldable backrest. Weighing just over 16 kg / 35.2lbs, it’s easy to transport and ideal for daily use.
- Steel Chrome Frame: A reliable travel wheelchair that is strong and built to last
- Foldable Design: For a compact and travel friendly wheelchair it folds quickly.
- Detachable Armrests: Padded armrests that flip up and are removable for comfort.
- Double Cross Brace Frame : Extra strength provides stability for a compact travel wheelchair.
- Detachable Footrest: Quick removal adds convenience to this collapsible wheelchair.
- Optional Elevating Footrests for Customised Comfort.
Delivery
Greater London
( Next working day )
Free
Outside Greater London
( 5 – 7 working days )
£175
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Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16.2 kg / 35.7 lbs |
| User Weight | 120 kg / 18.9 st |
| Seat Width | 43 cm / 16.9" |
| Folded Width | 28.5 cm / 11.2" |
| Overall Length | 103 cm / 40.5" |
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The Explorer Standard is a foldable manual wheelchair designed for sustained daily use at home, in the community and on everyday journeys. Available in self-propelled and attendant propelled configurations, it is the everyday workhorse of the Explorer range: more adjustable, more robust and better suited to full-time daily use than a lightweight travel-only chair. If you need a reliable home wheelchair and a chair that handles community life equally well, this is the one.
Explorer Standard Folding Wheelchair
A standard wheelchair for daily use needs to be dependable every day, not just occasionally. The Explorer Standard is built with that in mind, solid enough to handle consistent daily use without components wearing down quickly and practical enough to fold, load into a car and store at home without difficulty.
It is not heavier or more complicated than it needs to be. The fold is straightforward and the overall weight is manageable for both the user and anyone helping them. You get the reliability of a well-built daily wheelchair with the practicality of a folding design that fits in a standard car boot.
Standard Wheelchair Dimensions
The standard seat width of this wheelchair is 43cm / 16.9″ , however other seat widths are available to order. Contact us if you need a different size.
When folded, The Explorer Standard wheelchair is compact enough to stand upright in most car boots hatchbacks, saloons, and estates without needing to lay it flat. This is achievable due to the half folding backrest that folds down to save space when in transit or storage. This makes loading and unloading quicker for carers and family members doing it every day.
Self-Propel or Attendant
The Explorer Standard is available in both self-propel and attendant configurations. The self-propel version features large rear wheels with hand rims, enabling independent propulsion for users with sufficient upper-body strength. The attendant version has smaller rear wheels without hand rims — lighter and often slightly narrower, making it easier to manoeuvre in tighter indoor spaces.
If you are not sure which suits your daily routine, call our team on 020 8191 3247 and we will help you work it out. The right configuration makes a significant difference to how easy and comfortable the chair is to use every day.
Easy to Fold — Home Use, Car Boots, and Daily Transport
The Explorer Standard folds using a simple, tool-free mechanism, the seat upholstery lifts and the frame collapses inward in one clean action. Once folded, it is a collapsible wheelchair that is compact enough to stand in a car boot, lean against a hallway wall, or store in a cupboard without dominating the space.
For daily home use, this matters more than people expect. A slow or difficult fold becomes something you avoid, which limits where the chair can go. The Explorer Standard’s straightforward and simple fold means it goes in the car as easily as it comes out and it stays that way day after day.
Daily Home and Community Performance — Pavements, Doorways, and Indoor Spaces
In daily use, the Explorer Standard handles home environments, community spaces, and outdoor routes dependably. Indoors, it moves through standard doorways, along hallways and around furniture without difficulty, the turning radius is tight enough for manoeuvring in the kitchen and bathroom. This is a practical home wheelchair that lives up to the name.
Outdoors, it handles UK pavements, shopping centre floors, GP surgery corridors and supermarket aisles comfortably. The wheel tracking is predictable & precise, so neither a self-propelling user nor a carer has to constantly correct direction. Over months if not years of daily use, the build quality means it simply keeps doing its job.
Who Is the Explorer Standard Designed For?
The Explorer Standard is designed for adults who use a wheelchair as their primary daily mobility aid – every day, as a matter of course. It suits & is being used by many people with MS, spinal injury, severe arthritis, post-stroke effects, or other conditions that make walking unsustainable for daily life. It also works well as a first wheelchair for those people transitioning from walking aids and as a dependable upgrade from a less robust or less comfortable chair.
For heavier users, a wheelchair with a 120kg weight capacity is available within the Explorer range — call our team to confirm which configuration meets your requirements. The choice between self-propel and attendant makes it suitable whether you manage independently or rely on carer support.
Explorer Standard vs Explorer Travel vs Explorer Value — Which Is Right?
The three Explorer models serve different needs. The Explorer Travel is the lightest option – built for portability and frequent transport rather than intensive daily use. The Explorer Standard is the everyday workhorse – more adjustable, more robust, and designed for sustained daily use as a primary chair. The Explorer Value is the accessible-price entry option – dependable for regular lighter use where budget is the main consideration. If you need a reliable daily chair for home and community use, the Standard is the right choice.
What Makes the Explorer Standard Wheelchair Unique?
Strong Electroplated Frame
The 22mm electroplated steel frame folds from both sides for easy transport.
Double Cross Bar Design
Dual crossbars provide strength, stability, and a lightweight, compact design.
Breathable, Reinforced Seat Cushion
The honeycomb nylon seat with canvas lining and sponge padding provides comfort and resists sagging.
Ergonomic Brake System
The steel rear-wheel brake and thick handles on a strong push bar provide safe and easy control.
Customizable Leg Support
Six-level height adjustment with outward rotation and a removable design for added convenience.
Flip-Up Armrests
Comfortable armrests with side panels that flip up or detach for easy transfers and protection from dirt and wheel contact.
8" Front Wheels
Smooth-rolling wheels with reinforced forks easily handle different surfaces.
24" Rear Wheels with Push Rims
Large rear wheels with 36 aluminium spokes and tread offer stability and smooth propulsion.
Safety Belt Included
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Net Weight | 16.2 kg / 35.7 lbs |
| Max User Weight | 120 kg / 18.9 st |
| Width of folded state | 28.5 / 11.2" |
| Service state width | 60 cm / 23.6" |
| Seat width | 43 cm / 16.9" |
| Rear wheel diameter | 61 cm / 24" |
| Front wheel diameter | 20 cm / 7.9" |
| Seat height | 50 cm / 19.7" |
| Seat depth | 40 cm / 15.7" |
| Total height | 92 cm / 36.2" |
| Backrest height | 41 cm / 16.1" |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 20 cm / 8") |
| Carton L×W×H | 81.5 × 29 × 76 cm / 32.1 x 11.4 x 29.9 inches |
Frequently Asked Questions
How wide is a standard wheelchair in the UK?
UK standard wheelchairs are typically available in seat widths of 16″, 17″, 18″, and 20″, approximately 41cm, 43cm, 46cm, and 51cm respectively. The Explorer Standard comes in 43cm width as standard, but is available to order across these stated widths. To find your correct size, measure the widest part of your hips while seated, then add approximately 2.5cm. Call our team on 020 8191 3247 with your measurement, and we will confirm the right option. If your measurement falls between 2 sizes, choose the bigger size.
What is the difference between the Explorer Standard and Explorer Travel?
The Explorer Standard is built for sustained daily use as a primary wheelchair, is more robust and adjustable and it is available in both self-propel and attendant configurations. The Explorer Travel prioritises lightweight portability for transport and travel. It is lighter and more compact, and best for people who primarily use a wheelchair for outings and trips rather than for all-day, daily use at home and in the community.
Can I self-propel the Explorer Standard?
Yes, if you choose the self-propel configuration. It has large rear wheels with hand rims you push with your hands to move the chair independently. This requires sufficient upper-body and arm strength. The attendant version is designed for carer-assisted pushing with smaller rear wheels and no hand rims. Call our team on 020 8191 3247 to confirm which configuration is right for your situation.
How do I fold and store the Explorer Standard?
The Explorer Standard folds using a simple, tool-free mechanism, the seat lifts, and the frame collapses inward and the backrest folds down to save vertical space. Once folded, it is compact enough to stand upright in most car boots or store against a wall at home. It is a collapsible wheelchair designed to be easy to handle on a daily basis. For confirmed folded dimensions of a specific seat width, call our team on 020 8191 3247.
Is VAT relief available on manual wheelchairs?
Yes. The Explorer Standard is zero-rated for VAT for people with a qualifying disability or long-term health condition. In the checkout if you tick “I am VAT exempt” you will be invited to fill out a very small form, once the form is complete the 20% VAT is removed at checkout – no GP letter or formal documentation required. Qualifying conditions include arthritis, MS, post-stroke reduced mobility, spinal conditions and COPD.
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