Product Description
What this product is and who it is for
- The Hillrom Transport Stretcher (P8005 / TranStar family) is a wheeled patient transport and procedural stretcher intended for hospital and clinical use, designed for moving, positioning and short-term care of patients in transport and procedural settings.
Specifications
- Safe working load: 317.5 kg (700 lb.).
- Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg: 18° maximum.
- Mattress thickness offered in seller material: 10.2 cm (approx. 4 in.) high-density foam pressure-care mattress; other thicknesses are listed as optional by the manufacturer.
- Standard IV pole sockets: multiple (manufacturer documents reference 3/4 in / 19 mm sockets and three-stage IV pole locations).
- Casters: 8 in (203 mm) urethane carpet casters (manufacturer spec).
- Siderails: fully integrated fold-down siderails as shown in supplied photograph.
- Controls: bilateral tri-pedal hydraulic foot controls and a dual-locking four-wheel braking/steering pedal system (manufacturer spec).
- High-impact shroud with integrated oxygen tank storage shown on base in photograph and listed as an available feature.
What is included / common order items
- The stretcher platform, integrated siderails, one IV pole (three-stage location standard on head section as shown), pressure-care mattress (seller lists 10.2 cm high-density foam in the product description).
- Optional/configurable items commonly offered (may not be included unless ordered): push handles, 5th-wheel steering module, four-side brake pedals, mattress thickness alternatives, radiolucent deck options, and integrated scale or handbrake options.
Condition and packaging
- Seller listing is offered as a special-order new unit (delivery timeline shown as 4–8 weeks); packaging and palleting are not stated on the listing and must be confirmed at sale.
- The supplied photograph matches manufacturer marketing imagery; the actual unit supplied will reflect ordered options and may be shipped disassembled for freight — verify assembly and on-site delivery options with the vendor.
Usage notes
- The manufacturer instructions note the stretcher's maximum load is 700 lb but that the displayed safe working load is reduced if additional equipment is zeroed on the deck; follow the instructions for weight-zeroing and load distribution.
- The IV pole safe working load and placement depend on build date and option set; confirm IV pole type and locations at order if IV/infusion compatibility is required.
Limitations and who this is NOT suitable for
- This is not a powered (electric) stretcher unless specifically ordered as a power model (P8020 family) — do not assume powered mobility or powered height adjust unless specified.
- Radiolucent-surface, bariatric-width, or electric variants exist separately; select the exact P8xxx variant required for radiology compatibility or powered functions.
Warnings
- Final configuration, optional features and warranty vary by seller quote and must be confirmed in writing before purchase.
- Packaging, freight handling, on-site assembly and service contracts are seller-specific and are not shown in the product image; request these details prior to purchase.
