Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator

The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator is Drive's no-seat Nitro for indoor rooms and outdoor pavement in Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. Drive's current RTL10266TWHL sheet rates it at 300 lbs (136 kg) and 13.5 lbs (6.1 kg), with handles from 32 to 37 inches (81 to 94 cm) and a 9.8 inch (25 cm) front wheel.

This is the 3-wheel Nitro. It has no seat. A removable pouch carries small items, and the aluminum frame folds side to side while it stays standing. It is not the 4-wheel Nitro Sprint or the Nitro HD, and it is not Drive's Deluxe 3-Wheel 10289 trombone frame.

Fit and height

A 3 wheel rollator fits a person who wants a narrow frame for small spaces and who does not need a seat. Drive prints handles from 32 to 37 inches (81 to 94 cm) and 16 inches (41 cm) between the arms. The overall width is 25 inches (64 cm).

Stand upright with your arms relaxed. Set the grips at your wrist crease so your elbows stay slightly bent when you hold on. Drive's push-button on each handle clicks into the next height. Match both sides. Come into a Brampton or Toronto store if you want that height checked on the floor.

• Handles 32 to 37 inches (81 to 94 cm)
• 16 inches (41 cm) between the arms
• 300 lb (136 kg) rating, rider plus what you put in the pouch

Wheels, brakes, and folding

This is a narrow rollator for small spaces. Drive prints a dual front fork, a 9.8 inch (25 cm) front wheel, and 7.5 inch (19 cm) rear wheels. The front wheel is how the Nitro 3-wheel steers through a doorway or a store aisle.

Brake cables run inside the aluminum frame. Squeeze the handbrakes to slow down. Push both handbrakes down to park. Drive's sheet says the rollator comes assembled. Fold it side to side; it stays standing so you can roll it into a closet or a car trunk.

Weight and portability

Drive prints 13.5 lbs (6.1 kg) on the RTL10266TWHL sheet. That is a lightweight folding walker you can lift with one hand after the side fold. Assembled size is 25 inches wide by 29 inches deep (64 by 74 cm). Drive does not print a folded-inch figure. The standing fold is the car-trunk reality: it stays on its wheels while it is closed.

This is not a 4-wheel rollator with a seat. If you want to sit and rest, use the Drive Nitro Sprint Rollator or the Drive Nitro Heavy Duty Rollator.

Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator specifications

These figures are from Drive's current RTL10266TWHL sheet. The specification tab holds the stored values.

Weight capacity 300 lbs (136 kg). Product weight 13.5 lbs (6.1 kg). Handle height 32 to 37 inches (81 to 94 cm). Overall 25 inches wide by 29 inches deep (64 by 74 cm). Width between arms 16 inches (41 cm). Wheels 9.8 inches (25 cm) front and 7.5 inches (19 cm) rear. Frame aluminum, brake cables inside the frame. Colour red. Comes assembled. Patent RE49,916.

Warranty on the Drive sheet is limited lifetime, for the original purchaser.

Which Drive Nitro rollator fits

The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator is the narrow, no-seat Nitro. Stay here if you want the standing side fold and a 9.8 inch front wheel in a 25 inch width. The Nitro Sprint is the 4-wheel Nitro with a seat, a 350 lb rating, and the slow-down brake. The Nitro HD is the 450 lb Nitro with a 23 inch seat. The Drive Deluxe 3-Wheel Aluminum Rollator is a different 3-wheel, the 10289 trombone frame with a basket, tray, and pouch.

Drive also makes a standard 4-wheel aluminum Nitro (RTL10266), a Nitro Elite CF carbon frame, a Nitro Duet rollator-transport chair, and a Nitro Sprint HD at 500 lb. We do not sell those four here. Ask us if one of them is the better fit.

Funding help for a walker or rollator in Ontario

Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) can fund 75% of the cost of a walker or rollator when the need is long-term and the aid is prescribed through an assessment by an ADP-registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist, and some income-support programs cover the full cost. Not every model 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 rollator across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. We bring it in, unfold it, and show you the handbrakes, the push-button handles, and the standing fold before we leave.

We have three stores in the Brampton and Toronto area if you would rather see a 3 wheel rollator 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 rollators are delivered and set up on a scheduled date.

If the rollator is going outside the GTA, ask us for a shipping 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 rollators from Westin

• Drive Nitro Sprint Rollator, the 4-wheel Nitro with a seat and a slow-down brake
• Drive Nitro Heavy Duty Rollator, the 450 lb Nitro with a 23 inch seat
• Drive Deluxe 3-Wheel Aluminum Rollator, the 10289 3-wheel with a basket, tray, and pouch

Service and warranty

When something on the rollator needs work, you call the shop that set it up, not a US parts desk. Westin Healthcare has a service and repairs department. Our technicians come to the home or workplace.

Drive manufacturer warranty

Drive's RTL10266TWHL sheet prints a limited lifetime term for the original purchaser. Wear items such as tyres and grips sit outside a lifetime frame term on Drive's other Nitro manuals. We handle the warranty claim with you. Ask us if an extended warranty is offered for your order.

Frequently asked questions

Walker Vs Rollator: Which Is Better?

The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator is a rollator: three wheels, handbrakes, and a frame you push rather than lift. A walker is a frame with no wheels or two small front wheels, built for someone who needs to bear weight. Pick this Nitro if you want a rolling 3-wheel, not a lifting walker.

Is A 3-Wheel Or 4-Wheel Rollator Better?

The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator is the 3-wheel choice: 25 inches wide, no seat, a 9.8 inch front wheel. A 4-wheel Nitro such as the Sprint has a seat and a wider stance. Pick the 3-wheel for tight indoor turns. Pick the Sprint or the HD if you want to sit.

How Do I Choose A Rollator Height?

The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator adjusts from 32 to 37 inches (81 to 94 cm). Stand upright and set the grips at your wrist crease so your elbows stay slightly bent. Use Drive's push-button on each handle and match both sides.

Does ADP Cover Rollators?

Ontario's Assistive Devices Program can help with a walker or rollator after an ADP-registered therapist assessment. Eligibility depends on the person and the category. Call (905) 451-7743 or use the funding page before you buy. We will point you to the right path for your case.

What Is The Weight Limit For The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator?

The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator is rated at 300 lbs (136 kg) on Drive's RTL10266TWHL sheet, rider plus what you put in the pouch. If you need 350 lbs and a seat, look at the Sprint. If you need 450 lbs, look at the Nitro HD.

Will The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator Fit In A Car Trunk?

The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator folds side to side and stays standing, and Drive prints 13.5 lbs (6.1 kg). That is a fold into a typical car trunk. Drive does not print folded inches. Try the fold on the shop floor if you want to see it against your car.

Does The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator Have A Seat?

The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator does not have a seat. Drive built it with a removable pouch and a standing side fold. For a Nitro with a seat, use the Sprint or the Nitro HD.

How Do The Brakes Work On The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator?

The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator uses loop handbrakes with the cables inside the frame. Squeeze to slow down. Push both levers down to park. Drive's sheet calls that the parking brake feature.

Is The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel The Same As The Deluxe 3-Wheel?

The Drive Nitro 3-Wheel Rollator is SKU RTL10266TWHL, a hidden-cable Nitro with a 9.8 inch front wheel. The Deluxe 3-Wheel is SKU 10289, a trombone frame with 7.5 inch casters, a basket, a tray, and a pouch. They are separate Drive products.

Can I Rent A Rollator In The GTA?

Westin Healthcare rents walking aids for short-term needs in the GTA. See the rentals hub and call (905) 451-7743 to check what is on the floor. A rental rollator may be a different model than the Nitro 3-Wheel.