Panthera U3 Light

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An agile ride to enable your lifestyle

For experienced manual wheelchair users who need a low-weight, manoeuvrable mobility device, the Panthera U3 Light offers stability and comfortable posture support. Designed for optimal ergonomics when seated or driving, this wheelchair can also be easily lifted into a car thanks to its balanced, effortless-grip chassis.

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A firm and responsive ride

Balanced grip for easy lifting

Adjustable backrest for comfortable seating

Powerful features

Dynamic design

The Panthera U3 Light sports a clean, minimalist design in various colours. Ergonomic features, including an adjustable backrest, enable comfort for individual’s needs.

Ultra-lightweight

A chrome molybdenum (chrome moly steel) chassis, small outer dimensions and minimalist frame design make this a very light wheelchair at just 3.8kg, enabling easy handling whether driving around or lifting it into a car.

Extremely manoeuvrable

Finely balanced, the Panthera U3 Light is a highly manoeuvrable wheelchair with great drivability to handle uneven ground. It has a rigid, carbon fibre rear axle, lightweight rear wheel, aluminium footrest and easy-rolling castor wheels.

Extended Range

U3 Light Y-front

  • U3 light with a Y-front provides full frame width for the user’s thigh.
  • Narrows at the front of the frame to gather the feet on a fixed arch.
  • Otherwise, the same design as the U3 Light

U3 Light Y-front 90°

  •  U3 Light Y-front 90° has a right angle between the frame front and the seat.
  • U3 Light Y-front 90° provides full frame width for the user’s thigh.
  • Narrows at the front of the frame to gather the feet on a fixed arch.
  • Otherwise, it has the same design as U3 Light.

U3 Light Y-front Low

  • U3 Light Y-front Low is 25 mm lower than U3 Light.
  • U3 Light Y-front Low provides full frame width for the user’s thigh.
  • Narrows at the front of the frame to gather the feet on a fixed arch.
  • Otherwise, the same design as the U3 Light

U3 Light Y-front High

  • The U3 Light Y-front High is 27 mm higher at the front and 51 mm higher at the rear back edge than the U3 Light
  • 4˚  seat angle
  • The U3 Light Y-front High provides full frame width for the user’s thigh.
  • Otherwise, the same design as the U3 Light

Need some help?

Contact us! Recare specialist consultants can arrange an initial call to help you find the optimal product for your personalised needs. As a trusted family-run business, we focus on your independence and quality of life.

See the Recare Wheelchair Guide to learn more.

Brand

Panthera

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Technical Specifications

U3 LightU3 Light Y-frontU3 Light Y-front 90°U3 Light Y-front High 4°U3 Light Y-front Low
Seat width13" - 18" | 33 - 45 cm13" - 18" | 33 - 45 cm13" - 18" | 33 - 45 cm13" - 18" | 33 - 45 cm13" - 18" | 33 - 45 cm
Seat depth14" - 18" | 35 - 46 cm14" - 18" | 35 - 46 cm14" - 18" | 35 - 46 cm14" - 18" | 35 - 46 cm14" - 18" | 35 - 46 cm
Seat height18.5" | 47 cm18.5" | 47 cm18.5" | 47 cm20" | 51 cm17.5" | 44.5 cm
Seat angle
Total length32" | 82 cm32" | 82 cm29" | 73 cm32" | 82 cm32" | 82 cm
Total widthSeat width + 8" | 21 cmSeat width + 8" | 21 cmSeat width + 8" | 21 cmSeat width + 8" | 21 cmSeat width + 8" | 21 cm
Front frame angle100°100°90°100°100°
Backrest height10" - 14" | 25 - 35 cm10" - 14" | 25 - 35 cm10" - 14" | 25 - 35 cm10" - 14" | 25 - 35 cm10" - 14" | 25 - 35 cm
Backrest angle11.5° - (-4.5°)11.5° - (-4.5°)11.5° - (-4.5°)11.5° - (-4.5°)11.5° - (-4.5°)
Footplate distance14" - 17" | 35 - 43 cm14" - 17" | 35 - 43 cm14" - 17" | 35 - 43 cm14" - 17" | 36 - 44 cm14" - 17" | 36 - 44 cm
Camber2.2°2.2°2.2°2.2°2.2°
Weight
(Without rear wheels)
3.4 - 4 kg | 7.5 - 8.8 lbs3.7 - 3.9 kg | 8 - 8.6 lbs4 - 4.2 kg | 8.8 - 9.3 lbs3.7 - 3.9 kg | 8 - 8.6 lbs3.7 - 3.9 kg | 8 - 8.6 lbs
Wheelchair weight5.7 - 6.3 kg | 12.5 - 14 lbs6 - 6.2 kg | 13 - 13.7 lbs6.3 - 6.5 kg | 13.9 - 14.3 lbs6 - 6.2 kg | 13 - 13.7 lbs6 - 6.2 kg | 13 - 13.7 lbs
Maximum load100 kg | 220 lbs100 kg | 220 lbs100 kg | 220 lbs100 kg | 220 lbs100 kg | 220 lbs
Material (chassis)Chrome molybdenum tubingChrome molybdenum tubingChrome molybdenum tubingChrome molybdenum tubingChrome molybdenum tubing
Material (upholstery)Polyurethane covered polyesterPolyurethane covered polyesterPolyurethane covered polyesterPolyurethane covered polyesterPolyurethane covered polyester

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Custom Order

This product is often made to measure and tailored to your specifications. Production and delivery for custom orders typically take 4 - 8 weeks, depending on the manufacturer's production process for all components of your order.

Please note that these timeframes are beyond the control of the Recare team at this point in your order.

Once your custom item is ready and your entire order is complete, the Recare team will contact you regarding your order.

Thank you for your patience. Our Recare team takes pride in creating high-quality, tailored solutions to meet your needs.

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