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Karman 24 pounds LT-980 Ultra Lightweight Wheelchair, Black

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Style: Gen 1


Features

  • Compact Dimensions: Seat Width 18" x 16", Fixed armrest, Overall Length 28 inches, Folded Height 29 inches for convenient storage and transport
  • Adjustable Footrest System: Swing In/Away Removable Footrest with Adjustable Height Footplates for customized comfort
  • Convenient Storage and Portability: Backrest Pouch attached to the upholstery, Folding backrest and folding seat for easy traveling and compact storage
  • Durable Wheel Configuration: 6" x 1" Polyurethane solid front casters and 22" x 1 3/8" rear wheels with flat free polyurethane for smooth mobility on various surfaces
  • User-Accessible Braking System: The braking mechanism is conveniently located for the person sitting in the chair and within easy reach, with handbrakes at the wheels for user-controlled engagement
  • Ultra Lightweight Construction: Weighs only 24 pounds without footrest, constructed from the lightest yet strongest aluminum for easy lifting and maneuverability
  • Safety and Comfort Features: Includes seatbelt for additional safety, padded nylon upholstery that is easy to clean and maintain, and desk length armpads
  • Weight Capacity: Supports up to 250 pounds

Description

Karman Healthcare continues to innovate and pioneer the ultra lightweight wheelchair category by offering the LT-980 series. At just about 24 pounds without footrest, the LT-980 series continues to push the envelope in design, function, and appeal for non custom, ultra lightweight wheelchairs. Utilizing the lightest, yet strongest aluminum, the LT-980 is equipped with standard features suitable for almost any daily wheelchair user that is looking to save weight, but maintain a certain budget in mind. The foldable, compact frame allows any family member or companion to lift and store the item just about anywhere. Comfort is also considered behind the design by including a padded nylon upholstery which is easy to clean, and maintain. An additional comfort feature includes the padded desk length armpads for ease of use when sitting at a desk, or table. The height adjustable footrest allow for a near perfect fit, for users between five feet, and up to six feet tall. Natural fit handrims which allow for a more contoured feel are also equipped standard, as well as solid, poly urethane 22 inch rear wheels, and 6 inch front casters that allow the chair to be utilized on just about any surface. Seatbelt included for additional safety Built in pouch located on back upholstery Easy to use removable height adjustable footrest Solid Polyurethane 22 inch rear wheels and 6 inch front casters, Seat width: 18″x 16″ Ultra lightweight design, weighs only 24 pounds without footrest Adjustable Height Footplates with heel loops. Weight Capacity of 250 lbs

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 31 x 32 inches; 24 pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ LT-980


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 24, 2010


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Karman Healthcare


Best Sellers Rank: #79,390 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #15 in Self-Propelled Wheelchairs #3,477 in Sales & Deals


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Customer Reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,386)


Item Weight: 24 pounds


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 28"D x 26"W x 38"H


Seat Width: 18 inches


Seat Height: 19 inches


Seat Depth: 16 inches


Wheel Size: 22 inches


Turn Radius: 28 inches


Brand Name: Karman Healthcare


Model Name: LT-980


Item Highlight: 24 pounds


UPC: 661799289894


Warranty Description: Frame 1 Year Warranty Parts 1 months


Unit Count: 1 Count


Global Trade Identification Number: 94


Number of Packs: 1


Manufacturer: Karman Healthcare


Item Nype Name: Lightweight Wheelchair


Model Number: LT-980


Manufacturer Part Number: LT-980


Brake Style: Push-to-Lock


Power Source: Manual


Wheel Type: Polyurethane


Additional Features: Ultra lightweight


Handle Type: Push Handles


Color: Black


Product Style: Gen 1


Material Type: Polyurethane


Frame Material: Aluminum


Maximum Weight Recommendation: 250 pounds


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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2026 by V. marchese
    • I did not get what was described on Amazon
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This is a difficult review to write. Over the years I have usually got what I paid for but not for the Kaman wheelchair. In fact, it is so bad that because of safety concerns and lack of missing features given in the Amazon website for the product, I will dispose of it. This does not relate to Amazon but rather the company that created the product description writeup, Amazon is jus the middleman, so to speak, for selling what is presented. I might add, that the material used to make the wheelchair can be rated as five stars, since the metal parts are really the best quality but everything else stands as one star. The reason for one star will be explained next. I have taken the description detail features for the 980 Karman wheelchair directly from the Amazon website and compared them to the actual wheelchair features: Fixed armrest with wide cushioned arm pads: >No cushioned arm pads, just bare hard plastic. Swing in/away removable footrest, adjustable height footplates with heel loops. Back height: 19 inches. >No heel loops, just a flat plate that would allow feet to slip off the back of the plate. Seat width according to the Amazon description: 18”x16” >Seat actually is: 16”x16”. The braking mechanism is very conveniently located for the person sitting in the chair since it’s on the left-hand side and within easy reach. The LT-980 had incorporates handbrakes at the wheel of the chair so that the user could activate them if needed. (The above is presented exactly as printed in the Amazon website.) >This is referring to two braking mechanisms. The first one is supposed to be something on the left side of the chair. There is nothing there. >The second mechanism is a lever on each side of the chair just to the right and left of the front of the seat area. When they are pushed forward, they press a bar against their respective tires. They will stop the wheels from moving if continued pressure is maintained to hold then forward. >There could be a problem in getting out of the wheelchair. Since there is no hand brake and you cannot hold pressure against the tires with the levers while getting up, the wheelchair could move making getting up creating a possible dangerous situation. Another statement made in the Amazon description of the LT-980 features refers to the comfort behind the padded nylon upholstery. This refers to the seat cushion, which is just several layers of nylon attached to the sides of the chair. There is no firm (stiff) surface to sit on. The following is from the 'Guide' provided with the wheelchair (not related to Amazon website): The ‘User Guide’ that came with the Karman LT-980 is rather limited in it’s information. First, the cover shows that it applies to 13 Karman models. Page 2 of the ‘Guide’ shows the specifications of what I assume is a typical Kaman wheelchair. However, it shows a wheel lock that does not apply to the 980. On pages 3 and 4 of the ‘Guide’ are assembly instructions. Pages 5 and 6 are some accessories that can be ordered. Pages 7 and 8 are Safety Tips and maintenance recommendations. Under Safety Tips there are some tips on Footrests, but I could not understand anything written. Under the caption ‘Opening and Folding the wheelchair’ there is a tip not to place your fingers between the seat sling and the frame rail when opening or folding the wheelchair. >My LT-980 does not have a seat sling. To close my wheelchair I have to put one hand on the front of the seat and the other hand on the back of the seat and pull up. >Lots of tips on wheel locks but the 980 does not have that ability to lock wheels. And last, but not least, to get a warranty or to register the Kaman wheelchair, it is necessary for fill out an 8x11 form, supplied by Kaman, and mail it to California. They supply the address. It asks for a lot of personal data. In my case it could be difficult to do it since the form came taped to a box. P.S. Sorry but I am not able to produce photos or a video. In the wheelchair's present condition, especially with no wheel lock, I could not give it to anyone for safety reasons. I certainly did not get my money value out of this product. ... show more
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