Turny® HD/Orbit

Turny rotated outwards in the back seat of a gray car

Turny® HD/Orbit
Get seated outside the vehicle, at your desired height.
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Take a seat, on the outside.

The Turny® HD and Turny® Orbit are seat lifts. They will rotate the seat, move it outside the car and lower the seat as far down as you need. This means that you can get seated on the outside of the car. Now, all you need to do is push a button and the Turny® HD/Orbit will lift you inside the car.

Transferring to a high built car can be very difficult or even impossible. However, the Turny® HD and Orbit aren't just for wheelchair users alone. Anyone that finds getting in and out of the car difficult can benefit from a little help of the Turny® HD or Orbit.

In short, the Turny® HD/Orbit is a simple way to make your car more accessible. 

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Easier transfer to and from your wheelchair

By using the Turny® HD/Orbit you not only get the seat outside the car, but you also lower the seat to your level. This makes transfers even easier as you can always transfer to a lower point. When transferring from the wheelchair, simply lower the seat below the wheelchair seat. And when transferring to the wheelchair you stop lowering the seat above the wheelchair seat. 

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Not just for wheelchair users

You don't have to be diagnosed with a disability to find it difficult to get seated in a car. With the seat on the outside of the car getting seated is as easy as taking a seat in a chair. You can back up against the seat and let gravity do the work as you let yourself fall into the seat. You can hold on to the door for support. Once seated, the Turny® HD/Orbit will get you inside. To get out of the car, rotate the seat out and lower it down until your feet touch the ground. Now you can stand up in a forward motion like you would from a chair. Again, use the door for support if needed. You can also use the height adjustment to help lift your butt out of the seat.

Second-row seating

The Turny® HD/Orbit can just as well be installed in the second row of seats. In fact, in a lot of cars, it might even be the best choice for second-row installations. For example, in the Ford Grand C-Max and the Citroën Space Tourer there simply isn't enough room for anything but the Turny® HD/Orbit.  

Choose the car you want

Compared to lowered floor solutions and most other wheelchair accessible vehicles, a seat lift lets you choose from many more car brands and models. Yet, no matter how good a car fits with the Turny® HD/Orbit, the combination has to work for you. To find out what combination will suit both your needs and taste, contact your BraunAbility dealer for a free assessment.

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The Turny® HD/Orbit are made for use in the front passenger seat and the second-row passenger seat in high built cars like SUVs, CUVs, minivans, vans and MPVs.

For installation on the driver's side or in vehicles where space is an issue, use our technologically advanced seat lift Turny® Evo. For low built cars use a swivel base like the Turny® Low Vehicle.

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Long Reach

With a maximum reach of 480 mm, the Turny® HD/Orbit are our longest-reaching seat lifts. In really high built vehicles such as the Volkswagen T5/T6 and the Ford Tourneo Custom, it is the only option that can go low enough, to be suitable when transferring from a wheelchair.

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No permanent modification

As with all our swivel bases and seat lifts, the installation is completely reversible. In other words it will not affect the resale value of your car. You can even bring it along to your next car.

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HD or Orbit?

The Turny® HD and the Turny® Orbit are essentially the same product but there is one key difference that sets them apart. The Turny® HD has manual swivel and the Turny® Orbit has powered swivel. Thanks to bearings rotating the seat out using the Turny® HD does not require much strength. It does, however, require you to lift a locking lever before you can rotate the seat. One benefit of the manual HD is that the swivel can be performed quicker than on the powered Orbit. In the end, it's really only a question of personal preference.  

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Easy to use hand control

Are you going in or out? The intuitive 2-button hand-held control of the Turny® HD/Orbit is clearly labelled and easy to use.

Man sitting on swivel seat with feet on foot rest

Optional footrest

When rotating in and out you can let your feet drag along the ground until it's time to lift them over the sill. If you prefer a little more comfort, you can place your feet on the optional footrest.

 

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For children and adults

Lifting a child in and out of the car is heavy work and twisting motion guaranteed to take its toll on your back. As your child grows the risk of injury increases rapidly. By using the Turny® HD or the Turny® Orbit you can perform ergonomic lifts and save your back.  

Woman is assisting a girl in a swivel seat into the car

Keep an eye on things 

There's also a great social benefit of having your child close to you in the front seat. You see everything that's going on, you can talk to each other and you can enjoy the ride together. This is not quite as easy with a child riding seated in their wheelchair in the back of the van.

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Build self-esteem and independence

Having the car seat on the outside isn't just beneficial for adults. For children that want to transfer it can be the difference between possible and impossible. If and when your child is ready to start making their own transfer to and from the car seat, the Turny® HD/Orbit can be used to help build technique and muscles.

 

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Choose your seat

The Turny® HD and the Turny® Orbit is compatible with the BEV Seat, the Compact Seat, the Recaro Seat as well as our children's seats the BEV Kids and the highly adaptive GS Seat. To ensure you enjoy the same safety as anyone else inside the car all of these seats have been successfully crash-tested. 

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Transferring without lifting

If you combine the Turny® HD/Orbit with the Carony®, you have a solution that totally eliminates the lifting when moving from wheelchair to car seat. As a user you simply stay seated while the entire seat slides from wheelchair into the car. It's as safe and comfortable as a standard car seat and it's as versatile and easy to use as a transport wheelchair.

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Safety and reliability

We take safety seriously. That's why we put our products through rigorous testing. Both the Turny® HD and the Turny® Orbit has passed crash tests, extreme climates and a lifetime of usage.

Since it relies on power from the car itself, there's a manual backup system, in the event of a complete power failure in your car.

We are very proud of this innovative product and every little detail it has to offer.

 

This is a list of vehicles that are suitable for Turny® HD/Orbit.

Please note
The vehicles on this list are based on popularity and demand. Other vehicles could also be suitable for Turny® HD/Orbit. Always consult with your local dealer before buying a new vehicle.

 

Vehicle Driver Passenger 2nd row
Chevrolet Transport 1996-2007      
Chrysler Voyager 2001-2007      
Chrysler Voyager Stow N Go 2008-2016      
Citroën Berlingo 1997-2007      
Citroën Berlingo 2008-2018      
Citroën C8 2003-2014      
Citroën Evasion 1994-2002      
Citroën Jumper II 2006-      
Citroën Jumpy 1995-2006      
Citroën Jumpy 2007-2016      
Citroën Spacetourer 2016-      
Dodge Grand Caravan 2005-2007      
Fiat Doblo 263 2010-2022      
Fiat Ducato 1994-2006      
Fiat Ducato 2006-      
Fiat Scudo 1995-2006      
Fiat Scudo 2007-2016      
Fiat Talento 2016-2020      
Fiat Ulysse 1994-2001      
Fiat Ulysse 2002-2014      
Fiat Ulysse 2022-      
Ford C-Max 2011-2019      
Ford E-Tourneo Custom Mk2 2023-      
Ford E-Transit Custom 2023-      
Ford Focus C-Max 2003-2010      
Ford Galaxy 1996-2006      
Ford Galaxy 2006-2015      
Ford Grand C-Max 2011-2019      
Ford Grand Tourneo Connect Mk3 2021-      
Ford S-Max 2006-2014      
Ford Tourneo Connect Mk1 2002-2013      
Ford Tourneo Connect Mk3 2021-      
Ford Tourneo Custom Mk1 2013-2023      
Ford Tourneo Custom Mk2 2023-      
Ford Transit Custom 2013-2023      
Ford Transit Custom 2023-      
Kia Carnival 2006-2014      
Lancia Phedra 2002-2014      
Lancia Voyager 2011-2016      
Mazda 5 CR 2005-2010      
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 2005-2012      
Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 2005-2011      
Mercedes-Benz Citan 2012-2021      
Mercedes-Benz GLK X 204 2008-2015      
Mercedes-Benz ML W164 2006-2011      
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W901-905 1995-2006      
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W906 2006-2018      
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W907 2018-      
Mercedes-Benz V-Class V/W447 2014-      
Mercedes-Benz V-Class V/W639 2003-2014      
Mitsubishi Grandis 2003-2011      
Nissan Kubistar 2004-2007      
Nissan NV300 2014-2021      
Nissan NV400 2010-2021      
Nissan Primastar 2001-2014      
Nissan Primastar 2022-      
Nissan Qashqai J10 2006-2013      
Opel / Vauxhall Combo C 2001-2011      
Opel / Vauxhall Combo D 2011-2018      
Opel / Vauxhall Movano 2010-2021      
Opel / Vauxhall Vivaro A 2001-2014      
Opel / Vauxhall Vivaro B 2014-2018      
Opel / Vauxhall Zafira 1999-2003      
Opel / Vauxhall Zafira 2002-2004      
Opel / Vauxhall Zafira 2005-2014      
Peugeot 1007 2005-2009      
Peugeot 806 1994-2002      
Peugeot 807 2002-2014      
Peugeot Boxer 2006-      
Peugeot Expert 1995-2006      
Peugeot Expert 2007-2016      
Peugeot Partner 2008-2018      
Peugeot Traveller 2016-      
Renault Espace 2003-2014      
Renault Kangoo 1997-2007      
Renault Kangoo 2007-2020      
Renault Master 2010-      
Renault Scenic / Grand Scenic 2003-2009      
Renault Trafic II 2001-2014      
Renault Trafic III 2014-      
Seat Alhambra 1996-2010      
Seat Alhambra 2010-2020      
Toyota 4Runner 2002-2009      
Toyota Hiace 2007-2019      
Toyota Highlander 2007-2013      
Toyota Previa 2000-2006      
Toyota ProAce Verso 2016-      
Toyota Verso 2009-2018      
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Mk2 2003-2014      
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Mk3 2015-2020      
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Mk4 2020-      
Volkswagen Caddy Mk2 2003-2014      
Volkswagen Caddy Mk3 2015-2020      
Volkswagen Caddy Mk4 2020-      
Volkswagen ID.BUZZ Mk1 2022-      
Volkswagen Multivan T7 2022-      
Volkswagen Sharan 1996-2010      
Volkswagen Sharan 7N 2010-2022      
Volkswagen Transporter T4 1991-2003      
Volkswagen Transporter T5 2003-2015      
Volkswagen Transporter T6 2015-2024      

List updated: October 2024

Turny HD (300 / 480)

Turny HD base

Dimensions  
Length 59* cm
Width 47.5* cm
Height 16.5 cm
Vertical travel 30 cm / 48 cm
Swivel range 0-105°

* Measured without covers.

Weights  
Weight capacity** 170 kg
Unit weight 59 kg / 61 kg

** Weight capacity refers to the total weight of the seat, its accessories and the user.

Turny Orbit (300 / 480)

Turny HD base

Dimensions  
Length 59* cm
Width 47.5* cm
Height 16.5 cm
Vertical travel 30 cm / 48 cm
Swivel range 0-97°

* Measured without covers.

Weights  
Weight capacity** 170 kg
Unit weight 60 kg / 62 kg

** Weight capacity refers to the total weight of the seat, its accessories and the user.

Testing  
Cycle test approved (10,000)  
Crash test approved  
Climate test approved  
EMC test approved  
Flammability test approved  

Available for both left side and right side installation.

  Compatible with Carony

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Turny HD/Orbit: Instruction, use the footrest Download

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Turny HD/Orbit: Instruction, backrest Download

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Turny HD/Orbit: User manual Download

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