Protekt Akra Bariatric Bed Series — The Lightest, Strongest Fully Electric Hospital Bed for Home Use

Protekt Akra Bariatric Bed – Fully Electric Hospital Bed for Home Use, Up to 1,000 lb Capacity

The Protekt Akra Bariatric Bed is a fully electric hospital bed for home use made for larger patients who need more room and a higher weight rating than a standard home care bed. It comes in three widths, 42, 48 and 54 inches, all with an 80-inch long sleep surface. Weight capacity is 600, 750 or 1,000 lbs depending on the width. Half rails come with the bed.

Caregivers usually ask us two things: how heavy is it, and can we get it into the bedroom? The 42-inch model weighs 200 lbs, the 48-inch weighs 298 lbs and the 54-inch weighs 307 lbs. It’s designed for tool-free assembly by one person and ships in two boxes, so the bed goes together in the room instead of squeezing through the door in one piece.

As an electric hospital bed, the Akra uses a dual motor to raise the head and change the bed height from the hand control. The square tube steel frame has a slat deck that keeps the mattress from sagging, and the wood grain bed ends look more like bedroom furniture than hospital equipment. It’s a true bariatric bed for long-term home care, rehab or recovery after surgery.

Why Choose the Protekt Akra Bariatric Bed?

If you’re shopping for a fully electric hospital bed for home use and the person using it needs more width and a higher weight rating, the Akra covers what matters most. You get three bariatric widths, capacities up to 1,000 lbs, electric head and height adjustment, a steel slat deck and half rails, in a bed one person can put together without tools.

It’s also easier to live with. The motor is quiet and self-contained, it can be swapped with the patient still in bed, and the wood grain bed ends hold up to daily bumps. We’re an authorized dealer & provider, Rated No. 1 in customer service, with fast nationwide shipping, delivered to your door, a full manufacturer warranty and cash-back rewards. Questions? Call 585-505-6665.

42″, 48″ or 54″: Which Akra Width Is Right?

All three widths share the same 80-inch sleep surface length. What changes is the width, the weight rating and the weight of the bed itself.

• 42-inch (PMBAB42): 80″ L x 42″ W sleep surface, 87.5″ overall length, 600 lb capacity, 200 lb bed weight.
• 48-inch (PMBAB48): 80″ L x 48″ W sleep surface, 88.6″ overall length, 750 lb capacity, 298 lb bed weight.
• 54-inch (PMBAB54): 80″ L x 54″ W sleep surface, 88.6″ overall length, 1,000 lb capacity, 307 lb bed weight.

Start with the user’s weight and pick a width whose rating sits comfortably above it. Then check that the room has space for that width plus a caregiver on at least one side.

Up to 1,000 lb Weight Capacity

The Akra is rated for 600 lbs on the 42-inch model, 750 lbs on the 48-inch and 1,000 lbs on the 54-inch. The manufacturer says these ratings come from independent testing. The rating is the working limit for the whole bed, so remember to count the mattress and bedding along with the patient.

What Does the Dual Motor Adjust?

The Akra’s dual motor powers two things from the hand control: the head section and the height of the whole bed. Raising the head helps with eating, reading, watching TV and sitting up to talk. Raising the bed brings the patient up to a comfortable working height for bathing, changing and dressing, so caregivers aren’t bent over.

The listing doesn’t describe a separate electric knee or foot adjustment. If that matters for your situation, call us before you order.

Deck Height From 13 Inches, or 7 Inches Without Casters

On casters, the deck adjusts from 13 to 26 inches on the 42-inch model and from 13 to 24.5 inches on the 48 and 54 inch models. A lower setting helps when getting in and out of bed. A higher setting saves your back during care.

Take the casters off and the bed sits lower: 7 to 20 inches on the 42-inch model and 7 to 18.5 inches on the wider sizes. That’s handy when a lower bed is preferred. Keep in mind the bed won’t roll once the casters are off.

Steel Slat Deck That Won’t Let the Mattress Sag

The frame is square tube steel with a slat deck. The slats keep the mattress from sagging in the middle, there are no snag points to catch sheets or skin, and the open deck is easy to wipe clean.

Can the Motor Be Swapped With the Patient in Bed?

Yes. The Akra uses a UL-approved self-contained motor that can be installed or removed with the patient in bed. If service is ever needed, nobody has to get out of bed for it. The self-contained design also keeps the bed lighter and quieter.

Will It Fit Through the Door and Into the Room?

Assembled, the Akra is 42, 48 or 54 inches wide, so it isn’t meant to roll through a doorway fully built. It ships in two boxes and goes together without tools by one person, right where it’ll be used.

For room fit, plan on 87.5 inches of length for the 42-inch model or 88.6 inches for the 48 and 54 inch models. Add space at the side for a caregiver, a wheelchair or a lift. If your stairway or hallway is tight, ask us about the boxes before delivery.

Wood Grain Bed Ends for a Home Look

The head and foot boards are scratch-resistant wood grain panels. They make the bed feel less clinical in a bedroom or living room, and they stand up to wheelchairs, walkers and carts bumping into them every day.

What Safety Standards Does the Akra Meet?

Per the manufacturer, the Akra meets IEC 60601-2-52, 60601-1, 60601-1-2 and 60601-1-11. Its rail accessories comply with FDA and ASTM entrapment guidelines.

Protekt Akra vs. a Standard Home Care Bed

A standard home care bed is narrower and carries a lower weight rating. That’s fine for many people, but it can feel cramped and leave little room to turn for a larger patient. The Akra gives you 42, 48 or 54 inches of width and ratings from 600 up to 1,000 lbs. You still get the home-friendly parts: one-person tool-free setup, two-box shipping and wood grain bed ends.

Who Is the Protekt Akra Best For?

The Akra is best for a family caring for a larger loved one at home who needs a fully electric hospital bed for home use with room to move and a weight rating that leaves a safe margin. It also suits home health agencies, nursing homes and facilities setting up bariatric rooms, since you can order by width and the motor can be serviced without moving the patient.

Still comparing bed types? Our Hospital Bed Buying Guide walks through the differences, and the Hospital Bed Knowledge Base covers upkeep, lifespan and room fit.

Who May Need a Different Hospital Bed?

• Users well under 600 lbs in a small room: a standard full-electric home care bed takes up less floor space.
• People who need positions beyond head and height: if you need electric knee or foot adjustment or Trendelenburg, ask us about a bed whose specs list those functions.
• Fall-risk users who need a low bed that still rolls: the Akra only reaches 7 inches with the casters off, so a dedicated low bed may suit you better.
• People who can’t bear weight for transfers: pair the bed with a Hoyer or patient lift. A bed alone won’t solve the transfer.

Common Problem → Protekt Akra Solution

Problem: A regular hospital bed is too narrow for a larger patient, and heavy bariatric frames are hard to get into a home bedroom.

Solution: The Akra comes in 42, 48 and 54 inch widths with ratings up to 1,000 lbs. The 42-inch model weighs just 200 lbs, and every size ships in two boxes and assembles without tools by one person.

“Will we actually be able to get it up to the bedroom?” Because it arrives in two boxes and goes together in the room, you’re carrying parts, not a fully built bed. Call us at 585-505-6665 if your stairs are tight and we’ll talk it through.

Mattresses, Rails & Accessories for the Protekt Akra

Mattress: A mattress isn’t listed as included. Choose a wide bariatric mattress sized to the deck: 80 inches long and 42, 48 or 54 inches wide to match your bed. Browse our hospital bed mattresses and ask us which ones fit this frame.

Rails: Half rails come with the bed. For extra rails, pads or other add-ons, see our bed rails & accessories and ask us which fit this frame.

Trapeze: For a patient who likes to pull up or reposition on their own, look at our trapeze bars. Check the weight rating and ask us which fit this frame.

Protekt Akra Warranty

• Frame & welds: limited lifetime warranty
• Motor & hand controls: 5 years
• All other parts & components: 1 year

Key Features

✔ Up to 1,000 lb Weight Capacity
✔ Steel Frame From 200 lbs (42″ Model)
✔ Removable Casters, 7″ Low Height
✔ 42″, 48″ or 54″ Wide, 80″ Long
✔ Dual Motor Electric Head & Height
✔ Half Rails Included, Tool-Free Setup

Product Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions