The QUICKIE QS3 X is a lightweight active folding wheelchair combining FreeFold technology, responsive handling and a durable 6000-series aluminium frame. Choose from Fixed Front or Swing Away conf... read more
Description
QUICKIE QS3 X Lightweight Active Folding Wheelchair
The QUICKIE QS3 X is a lightweight active folding wheelchair designed to bring premium QUICKIE folding performance to a practical, accessible everyday platform. Combining FreeFold technology, a lightweight 6000-series aluminium frame, responsive handling and a choice of Fixed Front or Swing Away configurations, the QS3 X is built for users who want efficient self-propulsion together with straightforward folding and transport.
Starting from approximately 8.3 kg transport weight in the Fixed Front configuration, the QS3 X is easy to fold, lift and store. Its simplified two-arm cross-brace has been engineered to provide a smooth folding action while maintaining the frame stiffness needed for efficient everyday propulsion.
With a maximum user weight of 130 kg, seat widths from approximately 360–540 mm, adjustable seating geometry and a wide selection of backrests, armrests, sideguards, wheels and footrest options, the QS3 X can be configured around the individual user.
Lightweight Active Wheelchair for Everyday Mobility
The QS3 X is designed for active wheelchair users who need a chair that performs well throughout everyday life while remaining convenient to transport.
Its lightweight construction and efficient frame geometry make it suitable for a wide range of activities, including:
- Work and education
- Shopping and community mobility
- Social activities
- Car travel
- Public transport
- Holidays and days out
- Everyday independent mobility
The folding frame is particularly useful where storage space or vehicle access makes a rigid wheelchair less practical.
FreeFold Folding Technology
At the heart of the QUICKIE QS3 X is FreeFold technology. The improved geometry of its simplified two-arm cross-brace is designed to make folding and unfolding smooth and require less effort than a conventional folding wheelchair.
This provides the convenience of a folding frame while retaining the responsive handling expected from an active QUICKIE wheelchair.
An optional folding lock can keep the wheelchair securely closed once folded and prevents the wheelchair from opening unexpectedly while it is being handled.
Two Frame Configurations
The QS3 X is available in two main frame styles, allowing the wheelchair to be matched more closely to the user's transfer and lifestyle requirements.
QUICKIE QS3 X Fixed Front
The Fixed Front (FF) configuration provides a streamlined active-wheelchair design with permanently positioned front frame and foot support.
This configuration offers the lowest starting weight:
- Total weight: from approximately 10.9 kg
- Transport weight without rear wheels: from approximately 8.3 kg
The Fixed Front is particularly relevant for users who prioritise lower weight, straightforward construction and active self-propulsion.
QUICKIE QS3 X Swing Away
The Swing Away (SA) configuration provides removable/swing-away leg support options, giving greater access to the front of the chair during transfers.
Starting weights are approximately:
- Total weight: from 11.6 kg
- Transport weight without rear wheels: from 9.0 kg
The Swing Away configuration may be particularly useful for users who require greater flexibility during standing or assisted transfers.
6000-Series Aluminium Frame
The QS3 X is constructed from lightweight 6000-series aluminium combined with forged and cast components.
This construction is designed to balance:
- Low weight
- Frame stiffness
- Durability
- Responsive handling
- Everyday reliability
The frame has been engineered to minimise unnecessary flex so that more of the user's pushing effort contributes to forward movement.
Responsive and Efficient Propulsion
Wheelchair efficiency is about more than simply reducing overall weight. The QS3 X combines frame stiffness with precise wheel alignment to provide consistent tracking and responsive handling. Reducing unwanted frame movement and steering correction can help create a smoother and more predictable ride for active self-propelling users.
Integrated Castor Design
The QS3 X incorporates an integrated castor design.
This helps reduce:
- Component weight
- Unwanted vibration
- Maintenance complexity
- Visual clutter
It also contributes to the wheelchair's modern, streamlined appearance.
Up to 130 kg Maximum User Weight
The QUICKIE QS3 X has a maximum user weight of: 130 kg / approximately 20.5 stone This provides a useful combination of active-wheelchair performance and substantial user capacity.
Wide Range of Seat Sizes
The QS3 X can accommodate a broad range of body dimensions. Depending on configuration, seat widths extend from approximately 360–540 mm / 36–54 cm with a broad selection of seat depths available. This makes the QS3 X suitable for a wider range of users than many highly performance-focused active wheelchairs.
Adjustable Seat Geometry
Correct wheelchair geometry can have a significant effect on posture, balance, wheel access and propulsion.
The QS3 X provides adjustment and configuration options for key dimensions including:
- Seat width
- Seat depth
- Front seat height
- Rear seat height
- Backrest height
- Backrest angle
- Rear-wheel position
This allows the chair to be set up around the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all configuration.
Front Seat Height
The QS3 X provides front seat heights from approximately 400–540 mm / 40–54 cm depending on wheel, castor and frame configuration. This allows the seat-to-floor height to be matched more closely to the user's lower-leg length and propulsion requirements.
Configured Backrest Height
Available backrest heights extend from approximately 300–500 mm / 30–50 cm depending on the selected configuration.
A lower back can provide greater upper-body freedom for some active users, while taller options can provide additional trunk support where required.
Multiple Backrest Options
The QS3 X can be specified with several backrest configurations.
Options include:
- Fixed backrest – approximately 90°
- Forward-folding backrest
- Angle-adjustable backrest – approximately 85°–105°
This allows the backrest to be selected according to posture, support and transport requirements.
Adjustable Tension Seat Upholstery
Adjustable tension nylon seat upholstery is available, allowing the seating surface to be set up appropriately for the user.
Adjustable Balance Point
The rear-wheel position can be configured to alter the wheelchair's balance point.
Moving the rear wheels relative to the user can influence:
- Push-rim access
- Propulsion efficiency
- Turning response
- Front-wheel loading
- Stability
A more active setup can increase manoeuvrability but may reduce rearward stability, so rear-wheel positioning should be established as part of an appropriate assessment.
Armrest Options
A variety of armrest configurations are available, including:
- Single-post height-adjustable armrests
- Flip-back height-adjustable armrests
- Short or long arm pads
- Tubular arm supports
This allows the chair to be configured around the user's transfer method, posture and support requirements.
Sideguard Options
Different sideguards can be selected, including aluminium and composite options. Sideguards help separate clothing from the rear wheels while contributing to the overall appearance and configuration of the wheelchair.
Fixed or Swing-Away Foot Support Options
The appropriate lower-leg support depends on the selected frame.
- Swing Away configurations can be specified with different legrest options, including conventional swing-away and elevating legrests where appropriate.
- Fixed Front configurations provide a cleaner active-wheelchair front end with a more integrated foot support arrangement.
Rear Wheel Choices
The QS3 X can be configured with different rear-wheel options to suit everyday performance, durability and user preference.
Available choices can include:
- Universal wheels
- Design wheels
- Lightweight wheels
- Drum-brake configurations
Tyre options can also include solid or pneumatic-style solutions depending on the final specification.
Push-Rim Options
Different handrim configurations are available, including:
- Steel
- Anodised aluminium
- Ergonomic options such as Ellipse 3R
Push-rim selection can be particularly important for users with reduced grip strength or specific hand function requirements.
Optional Drum Brakes
Drum-brake configurations can be selected where attendant braking assistance is required. These may be particularly useful for users who regularly have an attendant assisting with the wheelchair outdoors or on gradients.
Anti-Tip Options
Anti-tip tubes are available to provide additional rearward stability where required. Whether anti-tips are appropriate should be considered alongside the user's balance, experience, wheelchair geometry and intended environment.
Choice of Frame Colour
The QS3 X is available in seven frame colours, providing a choice of finishes while maintaining its clean, contemporary appearance. This gives users an opportunity to personalise the chair without the configuration process becoming unnecessarily complex.
Crash-Tested Transport Option
An approved transport configuration is available that meets ISO 7176-19:2022 requirements.
Where a wheelchair is intended to be occupied during transportation in a motor vehicle, the exact approved configuration must be specified and the appropriate wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint system used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Key features
- Lightweight active folding wheelchair
- Maximum user weight 130 kg
- FreeFold folding technology
- Simplified two-arm cross-brace
- Smooth, low-effort folding action
- Optional folding lock
- 6000-series aluminium frame
- Forged and cast frame components
- Responsive active-wheelchair handling
- Efficient self-propulsion
- Precise wheel alignment
- Integrated castor design
- Fixed Front and Swing Away configurations
Specification
- Frame material 6000-series aluminium
- Frame options Fixed Front / Swing Away
- Maximum user weight 130 kg
- Seat width Approx. 360–540 mm
- Front seat height Approx. 400–540 mm
- Backrest height Approx. 300–500 mm
- Maximum overall height Approx. 1080 mm
- Maximum overall length Approx. 1070 mm
- Maximum turning radius Approx. 1512 mm
- Fixed Front total weight From 10.9 kg
- Fixed Front transport weight From 8.3 kg
- Swing Away total weight From 11.6 kg
- Swing Away transport weight From 9.0 kg
- Removable rear-wheel weight Approx. 2.3 kg
- Backrest options Fixed, forward folding or angle adjustable
- Adjustable backrest angle Approx. 85°–105°
- Frame colours 7
- Crash-test option ISO 7176-19:2022 compliant configuration available
Fixed Front or Swing Away – Which QS3 X Should You Choose?
The choice between Fixed Front and Swing Away is one of the most important decisions when configuring the QS3 X.
Fixed Front
The Fixed Front configuration is particularly suited to users who prioritise:
- Lower wheelchair weight
- Active self-propulsion
- Simple construction
- A streamlined frame
- Reduced transport weight
At approximately 8.3 kg starting transport weight, it is the lightest QS3 X configuration.
Swing Away
The Swing Away configuration may be preferable for users who need:
- Greater access during transfers
- Removable legrests
- Swing-away leg support
- Elevating legrest options
- More conventional transfer access
It carries a modest weight increase, with transport weight starting from approximately 9.0 kg.
Designed to Make Active Folding Performance More Accessible
The QS3 X joins the QUICKIE QS family as a more streamlined active folding wheelchair.
Rather than maximising the number of highly specialised configuration choices, its design focuses on providing the core features many users need; low weight, efficient propulsion, straightforward folding, reliable adjustment and practical everyday options.
This makes it particularly relevant for users moving from a more conventional wheelchair into a more active, individually configured chair.
FAQs
Who Is the QUICKIE QS3 X For?
The QS3 X may be suitable for:
- Active self-propelling wheelchair users
- People looking for a lightweight folding wheelchair
- Users requiring up to 130 kg capacity
- Users who regularly transport their wheelchair by car
- People who prefer a folding chair over a rigid frame
- Users who need adjustable wheelchair geometry
- Users requiring swing-away legrests for transfers
- People looking for an entry point into the QUICKIE active range
- Users who want a modern wheelchair without an overly clinical appearance
An individual wheelchair assessment is recommended to determine the correct frame type, seat dimensions, backrest, rear-wheel position and accessories.
Why Choose the QUICKIE QS3 X?
The QUICKIE QS3 X brings together several of the features that matter most in an everyday active folding wheelchair.
Its FreeFold cross-brace technology provides smooth folding and unfolding, while the 6000-series aluminium frame and precise wheel alignment are designed to provide responsive handling and efficient propulsion.
The Fixed Front starts from only 8.3 kg transport weight, while the Swing Away version offers greater transfer flexibility at a starting transport weight of approximately 9.0 kg.
With a 130 kg maximum user weight, broad seating dimensions, adjustable wheelchair geometry, multiple backrest and armrest configurations and a choice of seven colours, the QS3 X can be tailored to a wide variety of everyday users.
Frequently Asked Questions – QUICKIE QS3 X
What is the QUICKIE QS3 X?
The QUICKIE QS3 X is a lightweight active folding manual wheelchair designed to combine efficient self-propulsion with easy folding, transport and everyday adjustability.
Is the QS3 X a new QUICKIE wheelchair?
Yes. The QS3 X was introduced by Sunrise Medical in 2026 as part of the QUICKIE QS-series folding wheelchair range.
What is the maximum user weight?
The maximum user weight is 130 kg, approximately 20.5 stone.
How much does the QUICKIE QS3 X weigh?
Weight depends on the frame configuration.
The Fixed Front starts from approximately 10.9 kg total weight, while the Swing Away starts from approximately 11.6 kg.
What is the transport weight?
With the rear wheels removed, starting transport weights are approximately:
Fixed Front: 8.3 kg
Swing Away: 9.0 kg
Actual weight will vary with the selected size and equipment.
What does transport weight mean?
Transport weight is the weight of the wheelchair after easily removable components, principally the rear wheels, have been removed.
It provides a useful indication of the weight that may need to be lifted into a vehicle.
Does the QS3 X fold?
Yes. It is a folding active wheelchair and uses FreeFold technology.
What is FreeFold?
FreeFold is QUICKIE's folding technology. The QS3 X uses a simplified two-arm cross-brace with optimised geometry to provide a smooth, low-effort folding and unfolding action.
Can the wheelchair be locked when folded?
An optional folding lock is available to keep the QS3 X securely closed while it is being carried, stored or transported.
What is the frame made from?
The QS3 X is constructed from lightweight 6000-series aluminium with forged and cast components.
Is the QS3 X a self-propelled wheelchair?
Yes. It is designed primarily as an active self-propelled manual wheelchair, although attendant handles and braking options can be specified where required.
What is the difference between Fixed Front and Swing Away?
The Fixed Front uses an integrated front frame and offers the lowest starting weight.
The Swing Away allows the leg supports to move out of the way, providing greater access during transfers and allowing different legrest configurations.
Which version is lighter?
The Fixed Front is lighter, starting at approximately 10.9 kg total / 8.3 kg transport weight, compared with approximately 11.6 kg / 9.0 kg for the Swing Away.
Are elevating legrests available?
Elevating legrest options are available with appropriate Swing Away configurations.
What seat widths are available?
The QS3 X is available with seat widths from approximately 360 to 540 mm / 36–54 cm, depending on configuration.
What seat depths are available?
A broad range of seat depths is available, extending to approximately 500 mm on current configurations. Exact availability should be checked against the selected seat width and frame.
What seat heights are available?
Front seat height can be configured from approximately 400 to 540 mm / 40–54 cm.
What backrest heights are available?
Backrest heights extend from approximately 300 to 500 mm / 30–50 cm.
Can the backrest angle be adjusted?
An angle-adjustable backrest option provides approximately 85°–105° adjustment.
A fixed 90° backrest and forward-folding backrest are also available.
Does the backrest fold?
A forward-folding backrest can be specified where a lower transport profile is required.
Is the seat upholstery adjustable?
Adjustable tension nylon seat upholstery is available.
Can a JAY cushion be fitted?
Yes. JAY seating options can be specified according to individual seating and pressure-management requirements.
Is the rear-wheel position adjustable?
Yes. The balance point can be adjusted by changing the rear-wheel position within the available configuration.
Why is the balance point important?
Rear-wheel position affects push-rim access, manoeuvrability, propulsion and stability.
A more active rear-wheel position can improve responsiveness but may reduce rearward stability, so this should be established during an assessment.
What armrests are available?
Options include single-post height-adjustable, flip-back height-adjustable and tubular armrest configurations.
Are sideguards available?
Yes. Aluminium and composite sideguard options are available.
Can attendant brakes be fitted?
Drum-brake options are available for configurations where an attendant needs additional braking control.
Are puncture-resistant tyres available?
Tyre choices include solid options and products such as Schwalbe Marathon Plus Evolution, depending on the selected wheel configuration.
Are ergonomic push rims available?
Yes. Different handrim options are available, including the Ellipse 3R, alongside steel and anodised aluminium alternatives.
Are anti-tip wheels available?
Yes. Anti-tip tubes can be specified where additional rearward stability is required.
How many colours are available?
The QS3 X is offered in seven frame colours.
Is the QS3 X suitable for car transport?
Its folding frame and starting transport weight of 8.3 kg on the Fixed Front model make it particularly relevant to users who regularly load their wheelchair into a vehicle.
Always consider individual lifting ability and vehicle dimensions.
Is the QUICKIE QS3 X crash tested?
An appropriate QS3 X configuration is available that complies with ISO 7176-19:2022 requirements for wheelchair transportation.
Can I remain seated in the QS3 X while travelling in a vehicle?
Only the manufacturer's approved transport configuration should be used for occupied vehicle transport. The approved wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint system and all manufacturer instructions must be followed.
Is the QS3 X suitable for first-time active wheelchair users?
It may be particularly relevant for someone moving from a more conventional wheelchair to a lighter active wheelchair because it combines adjustable geometry with a relatively straightforward configuration.
The correct setup should still be established through an individual assessment.
How does the QS3 X compare with the QS7 X?
Both are active folding wheelchairs with FreeFold technology. The QS3 X focuses on simplified configuration, practical everyday performance and value, while the QS7 X offers a broader range of premium frame technologies and highly specialised configurations.
Is an assessment recommended?
Yes. Seat dimensions, seat height, rear-wheel position, backrest configuration, foot support and other options can all affect posture, stability and propulsion. An assessment helps ensure the wheelchair is configured appropriately for the individual.