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Bariatric Shower Chairs 600 lbs Capacity

Bariatric Shower Chairs 600 lbs Capacity

Bariatric shower chairs with 600 lbs capacity are few and far between. One reason being that manufacturers simply don’t see the demand for them so don’t put the extra reinforcements needed. The other reason being that many people find it too difficult to shower at this weight.

However, a 600 pound weight capacity shower chair can also be useful when there is more than one in the shower. Having the high weight capacity is always a good thing as it generally reflects better construction of the chair or bench.

I have been keeping an eye out for such weight rated shower chairs for some time now. But unfortunately, the market isn’t growing as I had hoped. While there are more (including a 700 pound limit shower chair) options available, most sadly don’t have high enough weight capacities for a obese person to safely use.

But as time ticks over, more Bariatric 600 lbs weight capacity shower chairs may become readily available. As soon as they do, this page will be updated to represent the more options available. But in the meantime, here are the best ones I could find online.

The Best Shower Chair With 600 Pound Weight Capacity

Graham-Field 7939A-1 Lumex Bariatric Shower Chair with Backrest, 600 lb. Weight Capacity & Adjustable-Height, Grey

Graham-Field offer this great heavy duty 600 lb limit shower chair. It’s pretty simple in design and set up. Which I like. There are no arms which some folks may or may not like. Both options have there advantages. The biggest advantage to having no arms is that the body can fit on the bench no problems. Whereas arms can restrict you more.

This bariatric shower chair is also height adjustable. This is especially important for obese people as the lower the chair, the harder it is to get off. Especially on wet tiles/floor. This chair by Graham-Field has the option to raise from 14 to 17 inches in height. So if you are not super tall, then it should be a relatively comfortable height to sit at.

If you have used shower chairs before and had the wobbles or feeling of not being safe while sitting, then I’d say you got a cheaper chair not designed for heavier people. But with this heavy duty frame, I feel completely safe sitting on it without having to have the fear of crashing through the thing.

The rubber feet are made from rubber latex, so be sure you don’t have allergies to this material before buying. They work considerably well in my opinion and complement the overall sturdiness of the chair. The crossbar beneath the seat adds another layer of security. This bar reinforces the overall chair.

I like how the seat is contoured so that water doesn’t build up on the seat and make an unsafe sitting area. The handles on either end also come in handy more than you may think. When you have to stretch or lean over, these handles make for great areas to grab onto for support.

Graham-Field 7939A-1 Lumex Bariatric Shower Chair with Backrest, 600 lb. Weight Capacity & Adjustable-Height, Grey


450 Pound Capacity Shower Chair With Arms


When it comes to finding shower chairs with arms and a high weight capacity, it’s almost impossible. Most brands stop adding arms once capacities get higher than 300/350 pounds. This is probably due to arms being too restrictive as people over 500 pounds are generally wider.

OMECAL 450LBS Medical Shower Chair Bath Seat,Upgraded Transfer Bench Stool Framework SPA Bathtub Chair, No-Slip Safety Adjustable 6 Height,with Durable Back and Arms

However, I have tracked down a shower chair that has a 450 pound capacity and it has arms. This shower chair is by Omecal and is available on amazon to buy.

What’s great about this chair is that the arms are padded. This makes gripping onto them much easier in wet conditions. The feet are also are quite special. They are designed so that they provide a sucking motion to the floor. This prevents the chair from skidding on the wet floor.

The Mefeir is also quite adjustable. The back rest can be removed if you prefer no backrest. The height can also be adjustable from 27.9″ to 34.2″. This is the height of the top of the backrest. The actual seat when your sitting down can be adjusted from 16.1″ to 21″ tall. Which is a good amount of height if you are taller.

The blow hole molded cushion seat is almost 16 inches wide and the distance between the arms is 19 inches. Overall the Omecal is a good choice for heavy people that want arms on their shower chair. The fact this shower chair has been FDA approved speaks volumes. You can rest assured this is not some cheap rip off that will break and slip all over the shower.

OMECAL 450LBS Medical Shower Chair Bath Seat,Upgraded Transfer Bench Stool Framework SPA Bathtub Chair, No-Slip Safety Adjustable 6 Height,with Durable Back and Arms


Bariatric Transfer Bench With 600 Lbs Weight Rating


This transfer bench by Graham-Field is certainly not the best transfer bench. But it does match the quota of having a high 600 pound weight limit. To be honest, if you weight under 400 lbs, I would go with the Medline Transfer Bench. Overall its a better product but does fall short of having 600 lbs capacity.

Graham-Field 7925A-1 Lumex Bariatric Tub Transfer Bench, Bathtub & Shower Chair, Holds 600 Pounds

While a transfer bench is typically used for people that can’t get into a bathtub without the assistance, I still find them great for using in the shower as well. The 6 legs compared to 4 of a shower chair means more strength and better stability. The only down side is the chairs back rest only covers 2/3 of the seat. But nonetheless, its a super wide chair with a very high weight capacity built to handle heavy people.

What I do like about this Transfer chair, even tho it isn’t contoured, its still a very deep seat and has holes through out it. The extra depth is good for bigger and taller people, while the holes give the seat drainage so water doesn’t build up.

Graham-Field 7925A-1 Lumex Bariatric Tub Transfer Bench, Bathtub & Shower Chair, Holds 600 Pounds


600 Lb Shower Chair With Back Rest And Handle


Drive Medical are not new to looking after the heavier population and this is one of their finest shower chairs. It has the 600 pound weight rating we so desire. It’s built very well and has a back rest which is the only stand alone chair (not bench) I would recommend at the weight capacity.

Drive Medical Heavy Duty Bariatric Bath Bench with Back, White

The back rest has a hole in the top which is a handle which makes lifting it in and out very easy. Not that this chair is heavy at all. It weights just 9 pounds if you can believe that.

If you’re a little bit taller than average, you will probably like the height adjustments on the seat. It can extend from 16.5 to 21.5 inches which is much higher than that of the MediChoice listed above.

The seat is fairly wide as well measuring in at 16.5 inches with an overall width of 21.25″. What I like about this seat besides the holes for letting the water run freely is the edge. It’s curved and not a hard straight edge that digs into the back of your legs. So this is definitely a positive in my eyes.

Lastly, I feel this chair is built to survive a hurricane. It’s that well reinforced and constructed I think 600 pounds may be a understatement. The back rest bars actually go underneath the seat. Here they are bolted into the chairs frame. This adds another layer of sturdiness. When you look closely at the other areas where two parts meet you can see that they are double bolts of reasonable size. This thing almost resembles a tank. If a tank was a chair that’s used in the shower.

Drive Medical Heavy Duty Bariatric Bath Bench with Back, White

$102.91 ($102.91 / Count)

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  1. Deborah says:

    Love the one from Drive Medical but I’m not understanding why they don’t have arms. Do you have suggestions for a chair with this weight capacity but with arms? Thanks,

    • Bigman says:

      Hi Deborah. They seem to stop making shower chairs with arms once they get to about 350 pound capacity. It may be due to the restrictions arms can place on wider people. I’ve done some searching for you but I couldn’t find any chairs with arms and a 600 pound capacity. The closest I found has a 450 pound capacity with arms by Mefeir. You can see it above in this article by clicking here.

  2. Caroline Pizzuto says:

    Need to know if it would fit in my tub. How wide is it from leg to leg