TankChair Mk II - New generation of all-terrain electric wheelchair
Image via WikipediaTankchair LLC recently announced their 2008 model/remake of the original TankChair (from 2006)… The new and improved model, named Mk2 is electric wheelchair that was developed with mud, snow, streams, sand/gravel and other outdoor terrain in mind, allowing the user to get back to nature, or conquer home environment - including climbing up and down the stairs…
Similar than all-terrain electric wheelchair we previously wrote about 2008 model has lower center of gravity, more torque, stronger chassis, and improved incline and decline approach angles. It has rubberized tracks instead of standard wheels and looks more like a miniature tank than any of electric wheelchair cousins. It also has a full-height chair with abundant cushioning for added comfort to smoothen a bumpy ride. Electric wheelchair is using rubber tracks and high torque electric motors, and manufacturer guarantees that it will take you just about anywhere. Even the urban street and stairs, with a incline accent of up to 45-degrees!!
It’s constructed out of a one-piece steel chassis and the tracks are made from ruggedised rubber and lightweight aluminium struts. The 24v, 2hp, 127rpm variable speed motor is powered by 4x Optima Deep Cycle batteries. It also has a gear ratio of 22:1 and can traverse a ten per cent incline.
The TankChair was initially conceived 2 years ago for the designer’s handicapped wife who is an avid lover of the outdoors. This prompted a design which is capable of traversing difficult terrains such as streams, mud, snow, sand and gravel. On a side note, we are also touched by the company’s generosity with a TankChair donation to a rural area US fire station for every 10 sold. Although pricing details of the all new and improved model weren’t available at time of this writing, it is best to consult electric wheelchair buying guide or similar before buying…
Mode info: Tankchair.com
