The Invacare Action 3 Light is a refined version of the standard Action 3 NG, designed to reduce overall weight while retaining the adjustability and robustness that the Action range is known for. Through the use of lighter components — including premium lightweight wheels with black spokes, hubs and tyres, and redesigned aluminium castor housings — the Action 3 Light brings the starting weight down to around 13 kg, depending on specification.
In everyday terms, that reduction makes a noticeable difference when lifting the chair in and out of a car, handling it indoors, or managing short transfers. It does not turn the chair into a minimal, ultra-performance model, but it does make it more manageable without sacrificing the durability expected from a medium active wheelchair.
As with the standard Action 3 NG, the Light is not an “off-the-shelf” chair. Each wheelchair is built to individual measurements following assessment, allowing seat width, depth and height to be matched accurately to the user. This sizing flexibility is a key reason the Action 3 range is so widely used, as it allows the chair to be set up properly rather than adapted around a compromise fit.
The Action 3 Light supports a very broad range of configuration options. Cushion choice ranges from basic foam through to pressure-relieving solutions from Invacare and third-party manufacturers. Backrest options include standard and tension-adjustable upholsteries, folding or reclining backrests, and height-adjustable push handles. Leg support can be configured with standard swing-away legrests at different angles, elevating legrests, one-piece footplates or amputee supports. Armrest choices include swing-away and removable designs, with full-length or desk-length pads.
A wide selection of positioning accessories can also be added, including headrests, lateral supports and Bodypoint belts, allowing the chair to accommodate users who need more than basic seating. Wheel options include puncture-resistant or solid tyres, different castor sizes, and plastic-coated handrims. Frame colour is also configurable, with multiple standard colours available and further options at additional cost, allowing the chair to feel personal rather than institutional.
Functional accessories such as anti-tips, step tubes, tray tables and cane holders can be specified where needed, reinforcing the Action 3 Light’s role as a practical, adaptable wheelchair rather than a specialist or niche design.
Overall, the Action 3 Light suits people who want a reliable, adjustable manual wheelchair with reduced weight compared to standard models, but without moving into the more restrictive world of highly fixed or ultra-light active chairs. It is particularly appropriate where flexibility, durability and ease of handling matter more than absolute minimal weight.
