Description
The Drive Scout 4 wheel scooter is a compact 4-wheel travel scooter from Drive Medical, model SFSCOUT4. Westin Healthcare delivers and sets it up for homes in Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area.
Drive's last SFSCOUT4 family table rates it at 14.5 km (9 miles) with the standard 12V x 12AH pair, 6.8 km/h (4.25 mph), and 136 kg (300 lb). It takes apart like the 3-wheel Scout. The heaviest piece is the 17.7 kg (39 lb) front section. This is a take-apart travel scooter, not a folding scooter and not the newer Scout LT.
Who this scooter is for
This scooter is for a person who wants a 4-wheel travel scooter for shops and smooth outdoor pavement, and who can lift a 17.7 kg (39 lb) front section into a car. Families usually call us when a 3-wheel Scout feels too narrow on uneven walks, or when a full-size scooter will not fit the trunk.
If you want the tighter indoor Scout, see the Drive Scout 3-Wheel Travel Scooter. If you want a scooter that folds instead of coming apart, see the Drive ZooMe Flex. The Scout 4 is not a recreational 24 km/h scooter.
- 4-wheel travel class, 54.6 cm (21.5") wide
- Takes apart; heaviest piece 17.7 kg (39 lb)
- 136 kg (300 lb) rating, 14.5 km (9 miles) with the 12AH pair
Range, speed, and batteries
Drive prints a top speed of 6.8 km/h (4.25 mph) and a maximum range of 14.5 km (9 miles) on the standard 12V x 12AH pair for SFSCOUT4. That range is the manufacturer figure for a full charge. Real distance drops with rider weight, cold weather, hills, stop-and-go use, and battery age.
The pack is a quick-connect 12V x 12AH pair charged on a 2A off-board charger. Charge after each day of use. Drive's last SFSCOUT4 table does not print a clock-time to full. Scout LT 20AH figures belong to SKU SCOUTLT4-EXT, not to SFSCOUT4.
Portability and transport
A travel scooter Canada buyers put in a car trunk is often a take-apart Scout. The Scout 4 comes apart the same way as the 3-wheel: basket, seat, battery pack, tiller, then front and rear. Drive lists total weight 42.6 kg (94 lb) and the heaviest piece 17.7 kg (39 lb). That is more lift than the 3-wheel Scout's 13.2 kg (29 lb) front section.
Drive does not call the Scout 4 an airline scooter. The batteries are a 12V x 12AH pair, not the ZooMe lithium pack. If the scooter has to fly, tell the airline before you travel and follow that carrier's mobility-aid rules.
Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter specifications
These figures are for SFSCOUT4 as printed on Drive's Scout family table. They are not Scout LT numbers. The specification tab holds the stored values.
Weight capacity 136 kg (300 lb). Top speed 6.8 km/h (4.25 mph). Range up to 14.5 km (9 miles) with the 12AH pair. Turning radius 53.75 inches. Overall 42.5" long by 21.5" wide. Ground clearance 2.5 inches. Floor to seat 17 to 19 inches. Seat 16.5" wide by 16" deep. Motor 24V x 270W. Climbing angle 6 degrees. Tires 8" x 2" flat-free front and rear. Total weight 42.6 kg (94 lb). Base 26.3 kg (58 lb). Battery pair 9.1 kg (20 lb). Seat 7.3 kg (16 lb). Heaviest piece 17.7 kg (39 lb). Colours: interchangeable red and blue panels.
Warranty on that Drive table is lifetime on the frame, 14 months on electronics, and 6 months on batteries. That is the last SFSCOUT4 sheet. The current 3-wheel Scout card uses 24 months and 12 months. Ask us which term Drive will honour on the unit we have.
3-wheel Scout or 4-wheel Scout
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter is the wider Scout: 53.75 inch turn, 21.5 inch width, 42.6 kg (94 lb), 17.7 kg (39 lb) heaviest piece. The Drive Scout 3-Wheel Travel Scooter uses the same 6.8 km/h (4.25 mph) speed, 14.5 km (9 miles) 12AH range, and 136 kg (300 lb) rating, with a 45.5 inch turn, 20.5 inch width, 38.6 kg (85 lb) total, and a 13.2 kg (29 lb) heaviest piece. Choose four wheels for a wider stance. Choose three wheels for tighter indoor turns and a lighter front section.
If you would rather fold than take apart, compare the Drive ZooMe Flex and the Drive ZooMe Auto-Flex.
Funding help for a mobility scooter in Ontario
Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) can fund 75% of the cost of a mobility scooter when the need is long-term and the scooter is prescribed through an assessment by an ADP-registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist, and some income-support programs cover the full cost. Not every scooter qualifies, so talk to us before you buy. March of Dimes Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), and community programs can also help. Westin Healthcare's staff work with these programs every week and will point you to the right route for your situation. Visit our funding page or call (905) 451-7743 to talk it through.
Delivery and setup in Brampton and the GTA
Westin's own team delivers and sets up this scooter across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. We bring it in, assemble it, and show you the tiller, battery pack, and charger before we leave.
We have three stores in the Brampton and Toronto area if you would rather see a 4-wheel travel scooter first. For a scheduled in-home setup, call (905) 451-7743 and we will book the next date that works. Same-day delivery is offered through our hospital bed rental service; purchased scooters are delivered and set up on a scheduled date.
This mobility scooter is oversized for small-parcel shipping. The Canada-wide free ground-shipping offer on smaller goods does not apply. If the scooter is going outside the GTA, ask us for a freight quote. Inside Toronto and the GTA, White-Glove Delivery (bring-in, unwrap, test, take packaging away) is described on the shipping policy. Any charge is confirmed on your order.
Related mobility scooters from Westin
- Drive Scout 3-Wheel Travel Scooter, the tighter take-apart sibling
- Drive ZooMe Flex Folding Travel Scooter, the manual-fold lithium travel scooter
- Drive ZooMe Auto-Flex Folding Scooter, the key-fob folding sibling
Service and warranty
When something on the scooter needs work, you call the shop that set it up, not a distant parts desk. Westin Healthcare has a service and repairs department. Our technicians come to the home or workplace.
Drive manufacturer warranty
Drive's last SFSCOUT4 table is lifetime on the frame, 14 months on electronics, and 6 months on batteries, for the original purchaser. Batteries wear with charge cycles and age. We handle the claim with you and will confirm the term printed for the unit on the floor.
Frequently asked questions
How far can a mobility scooter go?
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter is rated up to 14.5 km (9 miles) on Drive's standard 12V x 12AH pair. Hills, cold, extra weight, and an older pack shorten that figure.
How much does a mobility scooter weigh?
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter weighs 42.6 kg (94 lb) complete on Drive's family table. The heaviest piece is the 17.7 kg (39 lb) front section, not the 13.2 kg (29 lb) piece from the 3-wheel Scout.
What is the heaviest piece on a travel scooter?
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter's heaviest piece is the 17.7 kg (39 lb) front section. Plan the lift around that piece, not the 85 lb figure copied from the 3-wheel Scout.
Can a mobility scooter fit in a car trunk?
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter is designed to take apart into five pieces for a car, van, or truck. Measure the trunk against the 17.7 kg (39 lb) front section and the 42.5 inch length.
Can I take a mobility scooter on a plane?
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter is not sold as an airline lithium scooter. Tell the airline you are bringing a take-apart scooter with a 12V x 12AH pair and follow that carrier's mobility-aid rules.
Can you use a mobility scooter in the rain?
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter is built for hard, dry surfaces. Keep it out of rain, standing water, snow, ice, and road salt when you can. If it gets wet, dry it fully before you ride or charge.
What is the turning radius of a travel scooter?
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter has a 53.75 inch turning radius on Drive's family table. The 3-wheel Scout turns in 45.5 inches.
What is the weight capacity of a mobility scooter?
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter is rated 136 kg (300 lb), rider plus what you carry. Stay at or under that rating.
How do I charge a mobility scooter?
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter charges on a 2A off-board charger through the quick-connect 12V x 12AH pack. Charge after you finish for the day. Drive does not print a minutes-to-full figure on the SFSCOUT4 table.
Does ADP cover scooters?
Ontario's Assistive Devices Program can fund a power scooter when an ADP-registered therapist assesses a long-term need and the scooter is an approved device. Westin Healthcare walks families through the funding page path. We cannot promise that a specific person or a specific Scout will be approved.
3 wheel vs 4 wheel scooter?
The Drive Scout 4-Wheel Travel Scooter is the wider, heavier Scout (53.75 inch turn, 21.5 inch width, 94 lb). The Drive Scout 3-Wheel Travel Scooter is the tighter indoor Scout (45.5 inch turn, 20.5 inch width, 85 lb). Same speed, range, and 300 lb rating.
How long does a mobility scooter battery last?
Drive's last SFSCOUT4 table covers batteries for 6 months. How many seasons a pack works depends on charge habits, storage, and use. Charge after each day of use and do not leave the pack sitting flat.
Specifications
| Colors | Red and blue interchangeable panels |
|---|---|
| Seat Height | 17" to 19" floor to seat |
| Seat Width | 16" |
| Seat Depth | 16" |
| Brands | Drive |
| Warranty | Lifetime frame; 14 mo electronics; 6 mo batteries (last SFSCOUT4 table) |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs (136 kg) |
| Compatible Batteries | 12V x 12AH pair; 2A off-board charger |
| Drive Terrain Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Driving Range | Up to 9 miles (14.5 km) with 12V x 12AH pair |
| Foldable | No; disassembles into 5 pieces |
| Ground Clearance | 2.5" |
| Product Weight | 94 lbs (42.6 kg) total; base 58 lbs; batteries 20 lbs; seat 16 lbs |
| Top Speed | 4.25 mph (6.8 km/h) |
| Turning Radius | 53.75" |
| Wheel Size | Front 8" x 2" flat-free; rear 8" x 2" flat-free |
| Scooter Class | Portable travel scooter |
| Scooter Type | 4 Wheel Scooter |
| Scooter Weight | 94 lbs (42.6 kg) |
| Seat Dimensions | 16.5" W x 16" D; floor to seat 17-19" |
| Heaviest Piece | 39 lbs (17.7 kg) front section |
| Motor | 24V x 270W x 4700 RPM |
| Product Dimensions | 42.5" L x 21.5" W |
| SKU | SFSCOUT4 |
| Climbing Angle | 6 degrees |
Documents
- Brochure Drive Scout 4 brochure
- Brochure Drive Scout Spec Sheet
- User Manual scout 4 manual
- All Forms and Documents Every form, brochure and document in one place.
Shipping and Delivery
We deliver and set up equipment across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. Our team brings the equipment in, sets it up and shows you how to use it.
Planning a rental? Rental equipment is delivered and picked up by our team within the same service area. Learn about rentals.
To schedule a delivery or ask about timing, call us at (905) 451-7743.
We work with Ontario funding programs
We prepare and submit the paperwork so you get the equipment you need, sooner.
- Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- March of Dimes Canada
- WSIB
- Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
Questions about this product?
Talk to a local specialist today. We will help you find the right equipment and the funding to cover it.