How to Find Your Wheelchair Make and Model

Finding your wheelchair’s make and model is one of the best first steps when you need a replacement part. The information may be printed directly on the chair, listed on an identification label, or included with the wheelchair’s serial number.

Not every wheelchair places this information in the same location, so you may need to check a few different areas of the chair.

What You’ll Learn in This Guide

Where to look for your wheelchair’s make and model
What information may appear on an identification label
The difference between make, model, and serial number
What to check if the original label is missing or unreadable
Which photos can help identify a wheelchair or replacement part
Why the make and model are only the first step when checking replacement-part fit

What Are You Looking For?

When identifying your wheelchair, try to find as much of the following information as possible:

Manufacturer / Make: The company or brand that made the wheelchair
Model: The specific wheelchair model
Serial Number: A unique number assigned to the individual wheelchair
Manufacturing Date: If listed, this may help identify the production year or version

You may not find all of this information in one place, but even one or two pieces can help narrow down the chair and its replacement parts.

Start With the Identification Label

Many manual wheelchairs have an identification label, sticker, or plate attached somewhere on the frame.

This label may contain the wheelchair manufacturer, model, serial number, manufacturing information, or other identifying numbers.

The exact location varies by wheelchair, but common places to check include:

Underneath the seat
Along the side of the frame
On a seat rail
On or near the cross-brace
On the rear portion of the frame
Near the rear wheel or axle area

Helpful Tip

If you find an identification label, take a clear photo of the entire label. Small numbers or letters that do not seem important at first may help identify the wheelchair later.

Check the Wheelchair for Branding

If you cannot immediately find an identification label, look for manufacturer or model names printed elsewhere on the chair.

Branding may appear on:

Back upholstery
Frame decals
Side guards or side panels
Cross-braces
Wheel components
Other manufacturer labels or stickers

A visible logo can help identify the manufacturer, but it may not identify the exact wheelchair model.

Remember

Upholstery, wheels, armrests, footrests, and other components can sometimes be replaced over the life of a wheelchair. Do not rely on one removable part alone to identify the entire chair.

Make vs. Model vs. Serial Number

These three pieces of information are related, but they are not the same thing.

MAKE / MANUFACTURER
The company or brand that produced the wheelchair.

MODEL
The specific wheelchair design or product made by that manufacturer.

SERIAL NUMBER
A unique identifier assigned to an individual wheelchair.

For example, knowing only the manufacturer tells you who made the wheelchair. Knowing the manufacturer and model provides a much more specific starting point when searching for replacement parts.

What If the Label Is Missing or Unreadable?

Wheelchair labels can fade, become damaged, or disappear over time. Older chairs may also be missing decals or have replacement upholstery that no longer shows the original branding.

If you cannot identify the make or model, the wheelchair itself can still provide useful information.

Take note of:

Frame style and shape
Folding or rigid frame design
Rear wheel size
Caster size and style
Armrest style
Footrest or legrest mounting style
Wheel lock style
Frame tubing size
Any remaining decals, numbers, or markings

Take Useful Photos

Photos can be especially helpful when identifying an older wheelchair or an unfamiliar replacement part.

For the clearest reference, take photos of:

The entire wheelchair from the side
The front of the wheelchair
The rear of the wheelchair
Any identification labels or stickers
Manufacturer logos or model markings
The part you are trying to replace
The area where that part attaches to the wheelchair

Try to take photos in good lighting and make sure important numbers, labels, and mounting points are in focus.

Finding the Model Is Only the First Step

Knowing the wheelchair make and model can narrow down your search, but it does not always guarantee that a replacement part will fit.

The same wheelchair model may have been available with different wheels, casters, armrests, footrests, upholstery, or other options. Manufacturers may also change components during a model’s production life.

Whenever possible, compare the original part and confirm important measurements before ordering a replacement.

Quick Identification Checklist

Find the manufacturer or brand
Look for the wheelchair model
Photograph the serial number or identification label
Check for a manufacturing date if available
Take photos of the complete wheelchair
Photograph the part you need to replace
Measure the original part whenever possible

Ready to Find Replacement Parts?

Once you have identified your wheelchair and gathered the important measurements, use that information to narrow down replacement parts that match your chair’s specifications.

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