Keep the wheelchair you know, and let a joystick do the hard work

Pushing a manual wheelchair all day takes its toll on shoulders, wrists and energy. Yet you may not want the size and weight of a full electric wheelchair.

The SD MotionDrive from Steering Developments adds two compact motors and a joystick to a wide range of manual wheelchairs with 24" wheels, folding or rigid. You drive with a light touch at home, at work or out and about, and when you want to go back to pushing, you simply switch to manual.

✅ Key Features & Benefits

• Joystick control with five speeds
  Drive with a gentle hand movement instead of pushing, a huge relief if you live with shoulder pain, arthritis or limited strength.

• Up to 18 miles with the lithium battery
  Enough for a full day of shopping, appointments and visits without worrying about getting home.

• Twin 120 W motors driving the rear wheels
  Steady, direct power that helps on slopes of up to 6 degrees, such as ramps and gentle hills.

• Quick-release wheels for transport
  The flat motors sit in the wheels, and the wheels come off at the press of a button, so the chair still goes in the car.

• Joystick on the side that suits you
  Fit it on the left or right. A retractable arm on frame-mounted joysticks lets you lower it and pull right up to a table.

• Optional attendant control
  A control on the push handles lets a carer take over completely, which helps on longer trips or when you are tired.

• Choice of battery
  A 24 V 6.7 Ah NiMH battery or a lithium-ion battery, both charging automatically in about two to three hours.

Who it suits best

• Manual wheelchair users whose shoulders or wrists need a break
• People who want powered help but prefer to keep their own chair
• Users with a carer who sometimes wants to take control

Worth knowing before you buy

The MotionDrive is designed for chairs with 24" rear wheels, so it won't suit every wheelchair, and fitting is done as a conversion, which usually takes around seven working days. It adds weight to your chair, so think about who will be lifting it. If you only want a bit of help with each push rather than full joystick control, a push-assist add-on may suit you better.

Questions customers ask us

Will it fit my wheelchair?
It fits a wide range of folding and rigid manual wheelchairs with 24" wheels. Tell us your chair make and model and we'll check.

Can I try one first?
Yes. Steering Developments offer home demonstrations, so call us and we'll arrange one for you.