Prices checked November 12, 2026 on each seller's page. Not sure which scooter fits? Compare them side by sidePrices checked November 12, 2026. Which scooter fits? Compare them
Prices checked November 12, 2026on each seller's own US page, with the date shown
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One public formula7 criteria, the same for every scooter
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Who should pick what
Weight capacity is the maker's rating, not a suggestion: riding above it puts the scooter outside what it was built and tested for. This list keeps every scooter rated 325 lb or more and weighs capacity at 40%. The Pride Maxima comes first: 500 lb, up to 19.5 miles and a 22-inch seat for $3,445. The Pride Victory 10 carries 400 lb for $2,529 and comes apart, with a 63 lb heaviest piece.
The Drive Cobra GT4 is the outdoor machine: 450 lb, 10 mph, 35 miles and full suspension, at $4,399 and 340 lb. If the rider is under 325 lb and the scooter must fit a trunk, the Go Go Sport and Golden Buzzaround XL are the travel scooters rated highest.
Tom Becker, Editor, mobility scooters and travel aids, updated November 12, 2026
All 5, ranked
Ordered by heavy-duty fit; the score shown is each scooter's one overall score.
Best for riders over 400 lb who need a 500 lb rating, a 22-inch seat and real range.
+ 500 lb capacity
+ 19.5 mi range
+ 196.8 lb heaviest piece
+ Does not come apart
8.2/10Good
500 lb weight capacity (Pride)
22-inch-wide high-back seat, depth adjustable from 18 to 20 inches
Up to 19.5 miles per charge, tested at maximum weight capacity
The catch: It does not come apart, so it lives where it can be driven in and out: a garage, a ground-floor entry with a ramp, or a vehicle with a lift built for it. At 27 inches wide and 47.5 long with a 53-inch turning radius, it also needs room indoors. Batteries are covered for 6 months, the electronics and drivetrain for 2 years.
$3,445 at Mobility Department · checked Nov 12, 2026
Best for everyday riders who want a full-size, 400 lb scooter that still comes apart for the car.
+ 400 lb capacity
+ 15.5 mi range
+ 63 lb heaviest piece
+ Breaks down into pieces
8.8/10Very good
400 lb weight capacity (Pride)
Up to 15.5 miles per charge with the standard U1 batteries; 40 Ah batteries optional
5.3 mph top speed and 10-inch solid tires
The catch: The heaviest piece is 63 lb and the scooter weighs 185 lb with batteries. Mobility Department's page advertises 20 to 25 miles of range; Pride's own spec sheet says up to 15.5 miles, and that is the figure we use.
$2,529 at Mobility Department · checked Nov 12, 2026
Best for outdoor riders who want speed, suspension and 35 miles, and have a garage to keep it in.
+ 450 lb capacity
+ 35 mi range
+ 191 lb heaviest piece
+ Breaks down into pieces
7.7/10Fair
Up to 35 miles of range and a 10 mph top speed (Drive)
450 lb capacity; 20 or 22 inch captain's seat
Full suspension, 14-inch pneumatic tires, 7 inches of ground clearance
The catch: It weighs 340 lb (191 lb base, 55 lb seat, 94 lb of batteries) and needs an 82-inch turning radius, so it is an outdoor machine for a garage, a ramp and wide paths. Drive covers the electronic controller and drive train for 14 months and the batteries for 6. Pneumatic tires ride softly but can go flat.
$4,399 at Mobility Department · checked Nov 12, 2026
Best for most riders who want one scooter for the car trunk and the long Saturday at the outlet mall.
+ 325 lb capacity
+ 12 mi range
+ 44 lb heaviest piece
+ Breaks down into pieces
9.1/10Excellent
325 lb weight capacity on a scooter that still breaks down into five pieces
Up to 12 miles per charge, tested by Pride at maximum weight capacity
9-inch tires front and rear, bigger than most travel scooters on this list
The catch: Its heaviest piece weighs 44 lb and the full scooter 129.5 lb with batteries, so "portable" means a strong helper or a scooter lift, not a quick one-handed swing into a sedan. The 41.5-inch turning radius is fine for stores but wider than the Elite Traveller 2's 37 inches in a tight hallway.
$1,899 at Mobility Department · checked Nov 12, 2026
Best for riders who want suspension and a tight 39-inch turn in a scooter that still comes apart.
+ 325 lb capacity
+ 8 mi range
+ 42.5 lb heaviest piece
+ Breaks down into pieces
8.5/10Very good
Front and rear suspension, rare on a scooter that comes apart
MicroTurn: 39-inch turning radius with four-wheel stability (Golden)
325 lb capacity and 3.5 inches of ground clearance under the deck
The catch: Range is the weak spot: Golden lists up to 8 miles. And the price we score is the MSRP, because Golden only lists dealers. Dealer prices are often lower, so call two before you buy and compare with the Pride Elite Traveller 2.
Same criterion values as everywhere on the site; only the weights change, and they only set the order. Anything a seller does not state scores 2/10. Full method.
Price (dated, US)15%
Heaviest piece you lift5%
Range per charge20%
Weight capacity40%
Air-travel battery0%
Warranty10%
Top speed10%
Which scooter is right for you?
Put the top three side by side
Price, heaviest piece, range, capacity, battery and warranty in one table, with the best value of your selection highlighted.
The Pride Maxima 4-Wheel. It comes first on this ranking's weights and scores 8.2/10 overall. The Maxima is the heavy-duty answer when 400 lb is not enough. Pride rates it for 500 lb, gives it a 22-inch-wide, depth-adjustable high-back seat and quotes up to 19.5 miles per charge at full load.
How did you rank these 5 scooters?
With one published formula: 7 criteria, each scored out of 10 from the maker's or seller's own pages, then weighted for this need (price (dated, us) 15%, heaviest piece you lift 5%, range per charge 20%, weight capacity 40%, warranty 10%, top speed 10%). The score shown is each scooter's one overall score, so a scooter can sit first here with a lower overall score than the one below it. Details on how we score.
What do these scooters cost?
From $1,899 to $4,399 in this ranking, checked on November 12, 2026. Each review gives the source, the delivery terms and any "regular" price the seller shows.
What mobility scooter holds the most weight?
Of the scooters we compare, the Pride Maxima, rated for 500 lb by Pride.
Can a heavy duty scooter fit in a car?
Rarely. The Maxima does not come apart, the Cobra GT4's base weighs 191 lb, and the Victory 10's heaviest piece is 63 lb. Plan on a vehicle lift or a garage.
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