The Marsden M-620 is a portable Class III Approved wheelchair scale with a folding design for compact storage and a large platform with ramps on both sides for straightforward wheelchair access from either direction. With 300kg capacity and integrated transport wheels, the M-620 is suited to clinical environments where wheelchair weighing is a regular but not continuous activity, allowing the scale to be deployed quickly from storage, used for a weighing session and folded away without disrupting the surrounding clinical area.
The ramp-on-both-sides design is a practical clinical advantage in ward bays and care home rooms where wheelchair approach direction varies by room layout, removing the need to reposition the scale for each patient.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 300kg |
| Approval | Class III Approved (NAWI Directive) |
| Design | Folding platform for compact storage |
| Access Design | Smooth incline ramps on both sides |
| Portability | Integrated transport wheels, single-person operation |
| Key Functions | Preset Tare, Hold, BMI calculation via numeric keypad |
Class III approval under the NAWI Directive confirms the M-620 is authorised for patient monitoring, diagnosis and treatment in NHS and regulated care settings. The dual-sided ramp design is particularly relevant in CQC-regulated care home environments where room layouts vary significantly and clinical staff cannot always predict the direction from which a wheelchair-using resident will approach the scale. Eliminating the need to reposition the scale during a weighing round reduces handling time per patient and supports the efficient monitoring workflows expected under CQC Regulation 14 (Meeting Nutritional and Hydration Needs).
How does the M-620's folding design work and how quickly can it be deployed?
The M-620's platform folds in a hinged configuration that reduces its storage footprint significantly compared with a fully assembled flat platform scale. Deployment requires no tools and takes approximately 30 seconds: the platform unfolds and locks into the weighing position, the indicator is powered on, and the scale is ready for use. This rapid deployment time makes the M-620 practical for care home environments where the scale may need to be brought from a storage cupboard for each weighing session rather than left permanently positioned in a dedicated weighing area.
What types of wheelchair can the M-620 accommodate?
The M-620's large platform accommodates the majority of standard manual wheelchairs used in NHS hospitals and care homes. Powered wheelchairs can also be accommodated, though the combined weight of a powered chair and patient must remain within the 300kg capacity. For very large bariatric powered wheelchairs, the M-640 at 500kg capacity is the more appropriate specification. Marsden recommends measuring wheelchair width against the M-620's platform dimensions before specifying for environments routinely using extra-wide or non-standard bariatric wheelchair models.
Part of our Class III approved Medical Scales and Measuring range. Medical wheelchair scales enable accurate weighing of patients remaining in their wheelchair in care homes and NHS settings.