Best Wheelchair Transfer Boards in 2022

The best Wheelchair transfer boards help people that are in a wheelchair and need to get out of their chair onto other places the ability to do so easier than without using one.  If you or a loved one find it difficult moving from a bed or vice versa to your wheelchair then a transfer board might be right for you.  The same will hold true for using the toilet even if grab bars are installed.  A transfer board makes moving about from the chair to other areas on a daily basis easier.

What are transfer Boards?

Simply put it’s a very simple board that is created and designed that lets you transfer your body weight by sliding on the board from a wheelchair to a bed, toilet, or car seat.  These boards are designed so that you can put a minimum strain on your upper body during the move. Injuries like sprained legs or foot surgeries that require moving from the wheelchair can easily be done with the use of transfer boards.  

Top 5 Wheelchair Transfer Boards

Our Rank	Transfer Boards	Our Score
1.	DMI Transfer Board	4.8/5
2.	Sammons Preston-58075 Bariatric Transfer Board	4.7/5
3.	Sammons Preston – 58067 Hardwood Transfer Board for Wheelchair Users	4.6/5
4.	34 Inch Plastic Transfer Board with Hand Holes	4.6/5
5.	Wooden Slide Transfer Board with Handles, 500 lb Capacity	4.5/5

1. DMI Transfer Board

This transfer board is our top choice in a transfer board.  This board can help you or your caregiver transfer you or someone you love from a wheelchair to a toilet, chair, car, or bed.  These mobility aids help in living independently.  This board is made from wood and has a smooth high gloss surface with tapered ends.  We love the optional handles and lightweight that makes up this transfer board.

Features we love:

Cutout handles offer a safe and secure girl for extra leverage.  

The thick and sanded wood is sealed so there is no friction when sliding across the board.  The coating also helps to prevent chips and cracks so there is no snapping on clothing.

What is it made from?

Think scotch pine and has the dimensions of 30 x 8 x 1 and has a weight capacity of 440 pounds. 

2. Sammons Preston-58075 Bariatric Transfer Board

This is our runner up for the best wheelchair transfer boards.  With its long and strong board, it can hold up to 600 lbs.   This is a great device for a caregiver or even for the person by themselves to transfer from cars, beds, toilets, and more.

For those looking for a longer board, this could be the one for you.  For car doors that do not open up far enough and wheelchairs can not get as close you will need to find a longer transfer board.

Things we love:

• Very strong, can hold up to 600 pounds
• Handles
• Longboard at 35″ and 8″ wide
• Lightweight: 1.81 pounds

3. Sammons Preston – 58067 Hardwood Transfer Board for Wheelchair Users

This large surface area makes transporting easy from a wheelchair to a bed, chair, or car.  The board measures 8″ wide and 3/4″ deep.  The hardwood board also has a nice tapered end to 1/8″ for easy sliding.

This board is lightweight and is easy to take with you wherever you go.  This particular board has a weight capacity of 250 pounds so it is not as strong as some other boards.  However, if you do not require much weight this board works great.

These boards work great and are essential to help anyone transport between areas.  These boards help give back your independence. 

4. 34 Inch Plastic Transfer Board with Hand Holes

This transfer board is made from white H-D Poly Plastic and measures 1/2″ thick x 34″ long x 8″ wide.  It has two hand holes that help to secure during transfer.   This type of plastic is very strong and durable however the maximum recommended weight is 250 pounds.  

We love that the construction is made from striated and smooth surfaces so it still works well on bare skin transfers.  The plastic also makes it very easy to clean.  This lightweight board makes a wheelchair transfer easy and secure and can be taken with you because of its lightweight.