Stair climber for manual wheelchairs
XSTO TR250T
A tracked stair climber that carries a manual wheelchair and its user up and down stairs.
Electric tracked stair climber for manual wheelchairs, operated from behind. Carries up to 130 kg in total and handles steps up to 180 mm high.
Key figures
- Maximum load
- 130 kguser, wheelchair and luggage together
- Weight
- 56 kgwith battery
Manufacturer figures. Real-world range and performance depend on the user, terrain, temperature and speed.
Overview
The TR250T is not a wheelchair. It is a powered, tracked carrier: a manual wheelchair (with its user) is secured onto it, and the unit then drives up or down the stairs on non-slip tracks while a helper guides it with its operating handle. XSTO pitches it at families who currently have to bump a wheelchair up steps by hand.
Because the wheelchair user stays in their own chair, it can be an alternative to a stairlift or a stair-climbing powerchair where the stairs are shared, in a building you do not own, or somewhere you visit rather than live. It breaks down into modules for the car. Using it safely depends on the helper being trained and on the stairs being within its limits.
Good for
Highlights
- Electric track drive for stairs, with non-slip tracks
- Fits manual wheelchairs with 20 to 25 inch rear wheels
- Carries up to 130 kg in total - user, wheelchair and luggage together
- Emergency stop switch and a balance indicator line to show when to switch between stair and level modes
- Adjustable fixing bar and shock-absorbing headrest
- Three-step quick disassembly for transport
Things to consider
Our honest notes, from XSTO’s figures and UK rules. Worth raising with the seller or your assessor.
- XSTO presents it as a way for a family member or carer to take a wheelchair user up and down stairs, using the operating handle - it is not designed for the person in the wheelchair to operate alone. Get proper training before using it.
- XSTO says it fits wheelchairs with 20 to 25 inch wheels, and the 130 kg limit includes the wheelchair itself, which rules out most powerchairs.
- Stairs must have steps no higher than 180 mm and an angle no steeper than 35°, with enough landing space to turn. Measure before you buy.
- At 56 kg it is heavy, even though it comes apart into modules.
- XSTO describes battery life in steps (840–1,000) on one page and in floors (46–100) on another. Ask for the figure in the manual.
- We could not find a UK stockist listing the TR250T in September 2026. HMRC guidance says stair and chair lifts designed for use with a wheelchair can qualify for VAT relief, but whether this product qualifies is for the supplier to decide.
Full specifications
As published by XSTO, checked September 2026. Where XSTO’s pages disagree, we show both figures.
| Maximum load (user, wheelchair and luggage) | 130 kg |
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| Climbing speed | 21 steps a minute |
| Steps per charge | 840–1,000 steps |
| Maximum step height | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
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| Maximum stair angle | 35° |
| Minimum landing | U-shaped stairs 2200 × 1400 mm; L-shaped stairs 1100 × 1400 mm |
| Clearance width | 865 mm (34 in) |
| Weight with battery | 56 kg |
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| Maximum size (L × W × H) | 1535 × 750 × 1000 mm |
| Battery | Lithium, 25.55 V 18.2 Ah |
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| Charge time | 5 hours |
| Motor | 24 V 400 W DC |
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| Water protection rating | IPX4 |
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| Wheelchair wheel size | 20–25 inch |
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Certifications and approvals
We did not find product-specific certification documents (such as UKCA or CE declarations, or MHRA registration) on XSTO’s product pages. XSTO’s corporate site shows a range of approval marks without saying which apply to which model. If approvals matter to you, ask the seller for the documents for this model.
UK rules for this model
A stair climber, not a chair you drive
The UK class 2 and class 3 rules cover powered wheelchairs and scooters that you drive. This is a helper-operated device for stairs, so ask the supplier about training, safe use in your home and whether VAT relief applies.
Where to buy in the UK
We could not find a UK seller listing the XSTO TR250T in September 2026. Ask the UK distributor whether it can supply one.
Contact the UK distributor (Mobility Robot)
More about buying XSTO in the UK, including stockists and what to ask.
Sources we checked
Information checked September 2026. Links open the original page in a new tab.
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