Cricket Folding Power Wheelchair - New
FDA Class II Medical DeviceGolden Cricket Folding Power Wheelchair
The all-new Cricket Power Wheelchair is stylish, agile, and extremely portable. Crafted with an incredibly strong yet lightweight 100% carbon fiber frame, the Cricket weighs as light as 33 lbs.*, making travel a breeze! The slim sporty design is perfect for navigating indoors and out while sightseeing, shopping, or dining. The roomy padded seat cushion and durable mesh back align with the natural curves of your body providing long-lasting comfort while on the go. The Cricket features a well-styled joystick designed to make everyday tasks easier such as driving up to a table or maneuvering through a doorway. It has an impressive 22” turning radius and offers a 300 lb. weight capacity, maximum speed of 3.7 mph, and an operating range of up to 9.3 miles on airline-approved 12 AH 24V lithium-ion batteries. It also offers convenient offboard charging and folds effortlessly for transport. The Cricket offers excellent performance and portability for your active lifestyle!
- 100% Carbon Fiber Frame
- 300 lb. Weight Capacity
- Removable Compact Joystick with USB Charger
- 35 Amp Controller
- Convenient Under Seat Storage Bag
- Removable Padded Seat
- Offboard Charging Capability
- Easy One-Step Folding
- Stands on End for Space-saving Storage
- Airline-approved Lithium-ion Battery
| CATEGORY | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Model |
GP302
|
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs. |
| Drive Wheels | Rear |
| Maximum Speed | 3.7 mph |
| Operating Range | 9.3 miles |
| Ground Clearance | 2.6" |
| Turning Radius | 22" |
| Type Batteries | 12AH 24V Lithium-Ion |
| Color | Black Carbon Fiber |
| Freewheel Mode | Yes |
| Electronic Speed Control | Yes |
| Electro-Mechanical Brakes | Yes |
| Charger | Off Board |
| Length | 36.6" |
| Width | 22.25" |
| Height (ground to top of back of seat) | 36.5" |
| Ground to Top of Seat | 19.3" |
| Number of Seat Height Positions | N/A |
| Weight of Unit: (assembled) | 39.3 lbs. |
| Weight of Unit: (minus parts) | 33.2 lbs. |
| Weight of Batteries | 3.8 lbs. |
| Drive Wheels (Rear) | 8" |
| Casters (Front) | 7" |
| Rear Anti-Tip Wheels | 1.6" |
| Standard Seat | |
| Back Height- no headrest | 19.3" |
| Width x Depth | 17.3" x 16.5" |
| Color | Black |
| Footrest | Yes |
| Warranty | Frame: 5 Years Drive Train: 13 Months Electronics: 13 Months Batteries: 12 Months |
General Frequently Asked Questions about New Power Wheelchairs
If you are hoping to invest in a new power wheelchair, it is important to understand the unique features and capabilities of the different types of drives for power wheelchairs. This includes Front-Wheel Drive, Mid-Wheel Drive, and Rear-Wheel Drive. In this Q&A, we define the different types of drives and explain the benefits and functionality of the features.
Q: What are the different types of drives for power wheelchairs?
A: Front-Wheel Drive, Mid-Wheel Drive, and Rear-Wheel Drive.
Q: What is a Front-Wheel Drive?
A: Front-Wheel Drive is where the main drive wheel is the first point of contact on the ground. Front-Wheel Drive power chairs have great traction for climbing over small objects and work great outdoors. These units need a few more inches in general for turning than a Mid-Wheel Drive chair but do perform much better outdoors. These can also be used indoors.
Q: What are some of the popular models of Front-Wheel Drive Power Chairs that you would recommend?
A: Some Front Wheel Drive Power Chairs include: Jazzy Select, Elite HD, Permobil F3, Jazzy Select 14, Jet 3 Ultra.
Q: What is a Mid-Wheel Drive?
A: Mid-Wheel Drive is where the main drive wheel is at the center of the chair. On all Mid-Wheel drive units, you will have two caster wheels in front and two in the rear or the main drive wheels. Mid-Wheel drive units are the best for indoors due to needing the smallest amount of space to turn as compared to Front-Wheel Rear Wheel drive chairs.
Q: Are there any downsides of a Mid-Wheel Drive Chair in comparison to other options?
A: The downside to a Mid-Wheel Drive chair is that if you do take it on soft surfaces outside, the front caster wheels can dig into the ground and can cause the Main-Drive wheels to spin in place. This is not very common, but it has a better chance of getting stuck in a front or rear-wheel drive unit.
Q: What type of Mid-Wheel Drive Power Chairs would you recommend?
A: Mid-Wheel Drive power chairs are very common such as the following: Jazzy 600 ES, Quantum ilevel, Jazzy Air, Jazzy Air 2, Permobil M3, Permobil M300, Quickie QM710, Pronto (M51, M61, M91, M94, M41). Most units that have electric seat lifts will be a Mid-Wheel Drive designed for maximum stability. Mid-Wheel Drive chairs are also the easiest to load into a side door entry mobility van, due to the sharpest and tightest turning radius on all the power chairs.
Q: What is a Rear-Wheel Drive?
A: The Rear-Wheel Drive is a unit that performs best outdoors. One of the downsides is that it does not perform well inside. This unit can climb higher objects and tracks the best for outdoor use, but it does not turn smoothly like a mid or front-wheel drive unit. This would not be a unit you would want to use inside unless you have a large open floor plan. An example of a rear wheel drive would be a Quantum Rival, Quickie P222, Hoveround RWD.