Is The Pride Maxima Heavy-Duty Scooter Right For You?
Pride Mobility manufactures one medical mobility scooter that falls into the heavy-duty segment of the market; the Maxima Scooter. With a product like this we are concerned more about issues of weight capacity, power, comfort and safety than agility or scooter weight. Probably the first thing to consider in this scooter review is if you are interested in a three wheel or four wheel Maxima Scooter. Three wheel models are a little more agile than four wheel due to a tighter turning radius and also have more legroom while four wheel models offer more stability.
The next thing to discuss is the weight capacity of the Maxima Scooter. At 500lbs you will be hard pressed to find a more heavy-duty scooter. Now there are a number of other scooters out there with 350-400lb weight capacities and you may think that will be sufficient. Just remember that if you plan to regularly use your scooter to transport heavy groceries or perhaps you require an oxygen tank at all all times, then this additional weight needs to be taken into consideration. The Maxima Scooter has the unique benefit among heavy-duty scooters of disassembling into 7 pieces for relatively easy transport. Of course this is a heavy scooter, the heaviest of the 7 pieces weighs 72lbs and the scooter weighs a total of just over 260lbs.
As far as the design specifications of the Pride Mobility Maxima are concerned, a few highlights are the new ergonomically enhanced 22” x 18.5” seating and a powerful heavy duty drive train capable of moving the scooter at speeds of up to 5.25mph. A popular option for this medical mobility scooter, both for its comfort and added convenience, is the power elevating seat. A couple other features are flat-free tires and a full light package to ensure that you can see and be seen when you are out on your scooter.
Finally, while the heavy-duty scooter market does have a few models capable of handling hills a little better or even achieving a slightly greater maximum speed, you also need to look at other factors such comfort, available options, and ultimately the quality workmanship that goes into every Pride Scooter.