Key differences between the Permobil F3 Corpus and the Permobil F5 Corpus
Powerbase size
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Permobil F3 Corpus
Permobil F3 CorpusThe Permobil F3 Corpus is the smaller of the two Front-Wheel-Drive powerchairs.
The base width of the Permobil F3 is 610mm, and the overall length of the Permobil F3 is 1016mm - which includes the support-wheels / anti-tippers.
The overall weight of the Permobil F3 Corpus with 65ah batteries is 175kg. -
Permobil F5 Corpus
Permobil F5 CorpusThe Permobil F5 Corpus is the larger of the two Front-Wheel-Drive powerchairs.
The base width of the Permobil F5 is 648mm, and the overall length of the Permobil F5 is 1067mm - which includes the support-wheels / anti-tippersThe overall weight of the Permobil F5 Corpus with 85ah batteries is 189kg.
Suspension
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F3 Corpus
Permobil F3The Permobil F3 Corpus features Permobil's Smooth suspension system
The F3 Corpus has all-round independent suspension which is adjustable. Offering comfort and performance.
The Permobil F3 can climb kerbs up to 75mm with a run-up, or, 50mm without a run-up. -
F5 Corpus
Permobil F5The Permobil F5 Corpus features Agile suspension.
Much like the F3, The F5 has all-round independent suspension - but, with the addition of oil-dampened shock-absorbers. This offers superior vibration reduction, comfort and performance.
The Permobil F5 can climb kerbs up to 75mm with a run-up, or, 50mm without a run-up.
Performance
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Permobil F3
F3 CorpusThe Permobil F3 Corpus has a maximum speed of 6mph / 10 km/h.
The motors are slightly less powerful at 300w, which is plenty for indoor and outdoor driving. These are powered by the R-Net 120a power module.
As standard, the F3 Corpus comes with 65ah Permobil Hybrid batteries that offer up to 32km in range. These can be upgraded to the 85ah batteries that offer up to 40km.
The Permobil F3 has a maximum user weight of 150kg. -
Permobil F5
F5 CorpusThe Permobil F5 Corpus has a
maximum speed of 7.5mph / 12 km/h.
The motors are more powerful at 500w, The low-end torque offers great performance outdoors, yet remains comfortable for indoor use.
As standard, the F5 Corpus comes with 85ah Permobil Hybrid batteries that offer up to 40km in range.
The Permobil F5 has a maximum user weight of 150kg.
Power functions
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Permobil F3
F3The Active Height power seat elevator on the Permobil F3 will raise the seat by 300mm / 12".
The Permobil F3 also has the capability of achieving up to 30 Degrees of Active Reach anterior tilt. -
Permobil F5
F5The Active Height power seat elevator on the Permobil F5 will raise the seat by 350mm / 14".
The Permobil F5 also has the capability of achieving up to 45 Degrees of Active Reach anterior tilt
