Tub Transfer Bench - Bariatric
A reinforced transfer bench with a wider seat, for users who need more room and more strength than a standard bench offers.
Why this one
Wider, stronger frame
A reinforced frame and wider seat, so a larger user sits squarely rather than perching on the edges of a standard bench.
No stepping over
Straddles the tub wall so you sit down outside and slide in, with no standing on one leg on a wet floor.
Rigid under load
The frame stays rigid under load, because a bench that flexes when weight shifts onto it feels unsafe to use.
Adjustable legs
Height adjustable legs with non-slip tips, set independently inside and outside the tub for uneven surfaces.
About this product
A bariatric transfer bench does the same job as a standard one, straddling the tub wall so you sit down outside the bath and slide across, but on a reinforced frame with a wider seat.
Width matters as much as strength
Weight rating gets the attention, but seat width is what decides whether a bench actually works. If someone is wider than the seat, they cannot sit squarely, the load goes onto the edges, and sliding across becomes awkward and unstable. A wider seat means the transfer is done properly rather than perched.
The frame is reinforced throughout, not just rated higher, which is what keeps it rigid under load. A bench that flexes when weight shifts onto it feels unsafe, and feeling unsafe is what stops people using equipment.
Setting it up
Legs adjust for height, with the outside pair usually set independently of the inside pair, since the bathroom floor and the tub base are rarely level with each other. Non-slip tips grip both surfaces.
Also worth knowing
Add a handheld shower head. A fixed overhead shower is aimed at someone standing, so seated it sprays the wall rather than the person.
Getting the size right
Tell us the user's weight and hip width, and we will confirm this is the right bench before you order. If it is borderline, we would rather say so than have you buy twice.
Product Specifications
| Type | Tub transfer bench, bariatric |
|---|---|
| Frame | Reinforced throughout, with a wider seat than the standard bench |
| How it fits | Straddles the tub wall, two legs outside the bath and two inside |
| Legs | Height adjustable, with non-slip tips |
| Worth adding | A handheld shower head, since a fixed overhead shower does not work well seated |
| Please note | Tell us the user's weight and hip width and we will confirm the rating and seat width before you order. |
Details
| Item code | 24002256 |
|---|---|
| Category | Bathtub |
| Unit | Unit |
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