A lighter, livelier push for people on the move all day

If you push yourself around all day — to work, round the shops, in and out of the car — the way your wheelchair rolls makes a big difference to your shoulders and your energy. The Invacare Action 5 is an active wheelchair built for a lighter, more responsive ride, with almost every setting fine-tuned to your body.

You can choose a folding frame that packs down for the car, or a rigid frame that feels solid and efficient to push. Either way, it's a step up from a basic wheelchair without going all the way to a specialist sports chair.

✅ Key Features & Benefits

• Folding or rigid frame
  Pick the folding version if you travel by car a lot, or the rigid version for the most efficient push. We'll help you decide which suits your day.

• From about 13.4 kg
  A light hydroformed aluminium frame, about 7.8 kg with the wheels off, takes less effort to push and lift — kinder on your shoulders over the years.

• Adjustable centre of gravity
  Moving the wheel position changes how the chair balances and turns, so it can feel nimble for a confident user or steadier for someone newer.

• Seat height and angle set for you
  Front and rear seat heights adjust separately, helping you sit securely and reach the wheels comfortably.

• Three backrest options
  Fixed, folding or reclining, so you can have more support if you tire, or a lower back for freedom of movement.

• Tool-free adjustments
  Many settings can be changed without tools, so small tweaks don't mean a trip back to us.

• Crash tested to ISO 7176-19
  Tested for use as a seat in a suitably adapted vehicle.

Who it suits best

• Daily self-propellers who want a lighter, more responsive chair
• Working or busy people who are in and out of the car
• Users up to 130 kg (20.5 st)

Worth knowing before you buy

The Action 5 is designed for people who propel themselves. If you'll mostly be pushed by someone else, a transit wheelchair is simpler and easier for a helper. Above 130 kg, you'll need a bariatric chair. And if you want the very lightest made-to-measure frame, a fully custom active wheelchair may be worth comparing.

Questions customers ask us

Should I choose folding or rigid?
Folding is easier to fit in a car boot or store at home. Rigid has fewer moving parts and feels more direct to push. Many people decide once they've tried both.

Can I try both versions?
Usually, yes. We don't keep every set-up here, so call us first — we'll check what's in and, if needed, arrange demo chairs for you to compare.