Is the lift mechanism easy to do? We are thinking about getting this for our elderly parents and need to be sure they will be able to raise and lower
792895
Yes, very easy to lift. We use it everyday and we love how easy it is to raise and lower.
120663
It is not difficult at all. Very easy. Lotta 'turning' involved because of the screw type lift assembly; but does turn very easy. Would not be worth it to invest the extra money in a hydraulic system, in my opinion.
76197
The assembly is not difficult, however under your circumstances you may want to enlist the help of someone else. There are several pieces that are heavy and it requires you to lift at times. For example, after you put the wheels on and to put the top on. I was able to do it by myself, but I am in good health with no back or shoulder issues.
1791603
I've only done it once so far, so we fumbled a little. But yes it was easy. I don't remember about the weight. Parts of if aren't to bad, The heaviest section is the part where the steering tiller is located. I haven't actually used it much since I mainly bough it for when I go off somewhere (zoo, etc.). So far I'm very happy with it and would buy one again if I needed another and could afford to. And Amazon has given GREAT customer service regarding it and everything else I bought from them. Let me know if I can tell your anything else. Kimetha Bryan
522004
I don't know the exact weight but it is easy to lift. I'm 66 and have no problems with it. Care is easy.
1790957
Not hard. Would probably need to buy the ramp accessory though. Would also recommend having 2-3 peeps to help get it on. 1 drive it up, 2 to stablize. Same for coming down.
1217074
Yes, it is very easy to assemble. However, it is also helpful for a parent to help the child at first.
368205
Not difficult, just make sure you hold things together so the spring doesn't do flying! Only takes a couple minutes.
255228
my brother uses it as his legs have lost all their strength as well as his arms. he is 84 and has heart condition issues also. the machine is helping him and is really easy to sit down on and work the pedals and the arm/hand levers. he really likes it and now uses it every day.
2072229
We lift and move ours all the time, no problem. But it's kind of an awkward shape to carry up & down a long staircase. Maybe if you did it all the time you'd get used to it - I don't know.
6990
Lever is only to open up the leg extension, to put down you have to used your leg strength. Its definitely not for 90yr person. I hope this answers your question
1461296
Very easy. Just flip a bar. It's not heavy for me, but an elderly person might find it heavy.
1086332
My mom is 84 next month and it is not hard for her to use at all. She uses a cushion on top. The only thing I can say negative is that it is not light and a little difficult for her to move if she wants to use it on different furniture.
607834
Mine is lowered, an easy-go 6person. Seems to me it would work as long as the lift is to ridiculeous. Like a mud rider.
259559
yes, real easy and it has a built in brake so you can pull it up a little at time and it will not come back down until you release the brake
1152922
I don't have alot of upper body strength and I have no problem wheeling myself around in this chair in the house or on level ground. It's very maneuverable. I need help going uphill but that's expected. My mom says it's very easy to push--she's 78.
568469
No, it is actually quite easy to install. I am a 70 year old disabled woman and I set it up easily.