4 Wheel Mobility Scooter

The 4 wheel mobility scooter can me more expensive than it's 3 wheel cousin but prices are coming down all of the time.

And 4 wheels offer more stability than 3. Although 3 wheel scooters are good in the right environment, 4 wheels offer a more stable ride and the ability to travel over rougher ground.

Where a 3 wheel might struggle on grass or uneven surfaces the 4 wheel will handle these types of surfaces much better.

The 4 wheel mobility scooters have better front suspension and will feel much more stable when you ride them.

The drawbacks are that they are heavier and more difficult to transport and they can be cumbersome in the house and a little difficult to maneuver in smaller spaces.

But if you are going to be using your scooter a lot around the place where you live and do not have much need to transport the scooter by car then the 4 wheel version would be an obvious choice, if funds allow.

4 wheel mobility scooters can travel between 4 - 8 mph and, depending upon the battaries you use, you can get up to 30 miles in one charge. Remember that battery technology is getting better and better and the life of the battery and distance will undoubtedly increase.

The best way to find out which type of mobility scooter is right for you is to test some. Try a 3 wheel and then a 4. And try to figure out where you most frequent usage will be. This will help you to decide which is best for you.