Should I buy a Midmark Exam Table or a Brewer Exam Table?POSTED: July 26, 2009 at 4:13 pm BY: Administrator |
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Midmark Ritter 204 |
Brewer Basic |
Many healthcare professionals have asked us this question. The truth is, there is no simple answer. Midmark and Brewer both make excellent exam tables, yet some key factors do differentiate both companies. It all boils down to your needs and preferences.
Let's focus on some of the features of the basic manual exam tables. The warranty for the Midmark Ritter 204 lasts for 1 year, while the Brewer Basic exam table comes with a 3-Year warranty. Brewer also offers eighteen different color options and customized colors upon request, while Midmark only offers eight colors.
When it comes to patient safety and comfort, the Midmark Ritter 204 has a weight capacity of 500 lbs. while the Brewer Basic has a weight capacity of 325 lbs.. Both basic exam tables come standard with a step surface and an extended legrest.
The Ritter 204 has 3 pass-through side drawers, while the Brewer Basic only has 2. The Midmark Ritter 204 also comes with an electrical receptical. Both come standard with a pneumatic backrest & debris tray. Both also have an option for pelvic tilt and drawer warmer.
We would be very interested to hear your opinion. Feel free to post your comments.
| Midmark Ritter 204 | Brewer Basic | |
| Durability and Safety: | ||
| Warranty | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Weight Capacity | 500 lbs. | 325 lbs. |
| Function: | ||
| Dimensions (Height, Length, Width) | 32.13" x 56.25" x 28.5" | 32" x 57.5" x 26.5" |
| Length with legrest extended | 73.75" | 71" |
| Backrest Adjustment | Pneumatic | Pneumatic |
| Pelvic Tilt & Drawer Warmer | Optional | Optional |
| Electrical Receptacle | Standard | Optional |
| Storage: | ||
| Side Storage | Three Pass-Through Drawers | Two Drawers |
| Front Storage | Two Drawers | Two Drawers |
| Holds Paper Size: | 21" x 3.5" | 21" x 3.5" and 18" x 3.5" |
| Patient Comfort: | ||
| Sturdy Pull-Out Step | Yes | Yes |
| Step Size (W x D x H) | 18" x 17" x 9" | 20.5" x 11" x 8.6" |
| Extendable Leg Rest | Yes | Yes |
| Aesthetics: | ||
| Standard Upholstery Color Options | 8 | 18 |
| Seamless Upholstery | Additional Fee | Standard |
Midmark is by far more popular.
Although I agree with #1 that Midmark is more popular. We have recently purchased some Brewer exam tables (not from Dealmed.com) and we are pretty surprised at the superior level of quality. It was also a couple of dollars cheaper. The seamless upholstery I believe is higher quality then Midmark's.
The Brewer table comes standard with seamless tops making it more worth the investment.
So which exam table is better?