FERNO POWERX Powered Stretcher
The FERNO POWERX Powered Stretcher is designed for use in vehicles equipped with a tail-lift or ramp, providing enhanced handling, maneuverability, and patient transport support. Built to minimize manual handling risks, POWERX offers powered operation, configurable features, and a strong platform for frontline emergency care, specialist transport, and bariatric applications.
Recently upgraded, the latest POWERX version includes improved ergonomic access to the control box and battery, stronger one-piece push poles, a more agile shortened head-end design for tight spaces, and updated control buttons for easier power and lighting operation.
With a safe working load of 350 kg in the raised position and 400 kg in the lowered position, POWERX is designed to support demanding ambulance and patient transport environments while helping reduce overall vehicle weight, improve workflow, and simplify cleaning and maintenance.
Common Applications
FERNO POWERX is suitable for emergency medical services, ambulance fleets, patient transport providers, specialist care teams, and bariatric patient handling where powered movement and strong stretcher performance are required.
Ambulance & Patient Transport
- Vehicles with tail-lift or ramp access
- Frontline emergency ambulance use
- Patient transport services
- Specialist care transport
Bariatric & High-Capacity Support
- Safe working load up to 350 kg raised
- Safe working load up to 400 kg lowered
- Configurable for bariatric applications
- Expandable patient surface support
Features and Benefits
Powered Handling Support
POWERX is powered to help minimize manual handling injury risks and improve operation during patient movement and transport.
Reduced Weight Design
Reduced weight makes the stretcher easier to maneuver and can contribute to lower overall vehicle weight and fuel consumption.
Improved Ergonomic Access
Relocated control box and battery are designed for easier, more ergonomic access during daily operation.
Stronger Push Poles
New one-piece push poles provide greater strength, with redesigned holders and fastening tools for easier attaching and detaching.
More Agile Maneuverability
Shortening at the head end improves maneuverability in tight spaces, supporting better handling inside healthcare and ambulance environments.
Simple Controls
Updated control button design makes powering and lighting easier, supporting straightforward operation for care teams.
Quick Recharge Battery
Long-lasting lithium-ion battery technology supports reliable operation and fast recharging during ambulance service use.
Enhanced Infection Control
Wipe-clean mattress and restraints using anti-bacterial materials support cleaning, hygiene, and infection control workflows.
Configurable Design
POWERX can be configured for multiple applications, from frontline A&E use to specialist care and bariatric transport.
Expandable Patient Surface
The patient surface can be extended to 945 mm width using the Split-Scoop patient surface extender kit, supporting larger patients across the full trolley length.
Standard Features
- Push poles at head and foot end
- Directional wheel locks at head end
- Wheel brakes on all four corners
- Anti-Bacterial Pressure-Reducing ABPR mattress
- Wipe-clean Biosafe restraints
- MCF winch-link connection
- Emergency manual lower release handle
- Safe working load: 350 kg raised position / 400 kg lowered position
Optional Features
- Lateral-folding cotsides
- SX Surface Xtender™ cotsides
- Side lighting
- Latching backrest monitor hook
- CD / ZA oxygen cylinder holder
- Webbing i/o Biosafe patient harness
Product Specifications
| Product Type | Powered ambulance stretcher for tail-lift or ramp vehicles |
|---|---|
| Load Limit | 350 kg raised position / 400 kg lowered position |
| Width | 57 cm |
| Height | 88 cm |
| Length | 193 cm |
| Expandable Surface Width | Up to 945 mm using Split-Scoop patient surface extender kit |
Certifications
- EN 1789
- EN 1865
- CE
- AS/NZS 4535:1999
Compatible Fasteners
SlideLock™ 150 mm
SlideLock™ 255 mm
Standard 2-Part Lock
NMI 2-Part Track Lock
Unwin 2-Part Track Lock
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Compatible Accessories
A range of add-on accessories is available for POWERX to support IV management, side handling, storage, transfer support, equipment mounting, bariatric use, pediatric restraint, battery management, and patient safety.
Three-Stage IV Pole
Load Frame Handles
Storage Net Head-End
Adjustable Winged Headrest
Transfer Board
Patient Shield
PacRac+ Instrument Platform
Scoop EXL Stretcher
SX Surface Xtender
SX Surface Xtender Pads
Mattress Sidepads
Surface Extender Kit
Inflatable Sidepads & Pump
Battery 5Ah
Battery Charger 12V DC
Battery Charger 240V
Pedi Mate+
NeoMate
KangooFix
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Biosafe 4-Point Harness
Biosafe Leg Restraint Strap
Powered Stretcher for Tail-Lift and Ramp Ambulance Vehicles
The FERNO POWERX Powered Stretcher provides a configurable patient transport solution for ambulance vehicles with tail-lift or ramp access. With powered handling, 350/400 kg load capacity, reduced weight, ergonomic upgrades, infection-control materials, expandable patient surface options, compatible lock systems, and a wide range of accessories, POWERX supports safer patient movement, easier operation, and reliable ambulance transport performance.