Deep Sea Wheelchairs & Transport Chairs

If you're shopping the Deep Sea collection, chances are you're weighing a very practical decision: which mobility chair fits the person, the space, and the way they'll actually use it day to day. This collection brings together McKesson transport chairs and reclining wheelchairs built with deeper seat depths for taller users and longer periods of seated comfort.

The two most important measurements to check before you buy are seat width and seat depth. The McKesson Lightweight Transport Chair (146-TR39E-SV) offers a 19-inch wide by 16-inch deep seat with fixed arms — a good pick when the priority is easy pushing and portability, since transport chairs are lighter and meant to be steered by a caregiver rather than self-propelled. Its trimmer footprint makes it easier to fold, load into a trunk, and maneuver through doorways and tight hallways.

For someone who spends extended hours in the chair, the McKesson Padded Reclining Wheelchair (146-SSP18RBDDA) is the more supportive option. With an 18-inch wide by 16-inch deep padded seat and removable arms, it allows position changes throughout the day to relieve pressure and improve circulation — a real consideration for anyone at risk of skin breakdown or fatigue. The removable arms also make side transfers to a bed or another seat far safer and simpler.

How do you choose between them? Think about who's doing the moving. If a caregiver handles the pushing and you need something lightweight and travel-friendly, the transport chair fits. If comfort, reclining support, and easier transfers matter most, the reclining wheelchair earns its place. Measuring the user's hip width and thigh length against the seat dimensions above will confirm the right fit.

Pair either chair with recovery essentials like Sea-Clens wound cleanser for skin and wound care during extended seated care.