3 Wheel Mobility Scooters
If you need a scooter to help you maneuver indoors a 3 wheel scooter is probably the option you should consider. 3 wheel scooters work great indoors because they have a smaller turning radius than 4 wheel scooters. The turning radius on 3 wheel scooters varies from scooter to scooter, but is usually between 35 inches and 60 inches. The smaller the turning radius the easier it will be to maneuver indoors. A 3 wheel travel scooter can have as low as a 30 inch turning radius.
There is a negative side to 3 wheel scooters. 3 wheel scooters do not provide the stability that a 4 wheel scooter can. With only one wheel in the front of a 3 wheel scooter, too much leaning to one side or the other could cause the scooter to tip over. This is why 3 wheel scooters are recommended for indoor use, where the ground surface is smooth and less likely to cause the scooter to tip. 3 wheel scooters can certainly be used outside, but carefully consider the terrain you will taking your scooter on before you purchase. If you plan to use your scooter outdoors on a rougher terrain, such as grass and gravel, you should consider a 4 wheel scooter.
Deciding Factors
- Price Range: $579 - $3,000 or more
- Turning Radius: 35 inches - 60 or more inches
- Weight Capacity: 250 lbs. - 500 lbs.
- Battery Range: 20 - 30miles
Benefits of 3 wheel scooters
- Great for indoor use
- Small turning radius
- Easier maneuverability
- Cost less than the 4 wheel counterpart
- Longer battery range than travel scooters
Negative side of 3 wheel scooters
- Scooter can tip on rough terrain