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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Track Driven Wheelchair for Off-Road Adventure

Filed under: Rehab , Society


We've covered all-terrain motorized wheelchairs before (1,2) and you know what? These "tank-chairs" are awesome and so we're talking about it again.

The latest company to enter the fray is Action Manufacturing of Marshall, MN, makers of the Action Trackchair. If you're paralyzed below the waist but have a hankering to explore a little off the beaten path, you've got a mini tank under you to help out.

Here's a report from KARE news:

Prices on Action's website run for $6000 for most models, though "Orange with Blue Metallic Splash" seems to be on sale for $5500.

Product page: Action Trackchair - off road wheelchair

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hey there,$6,000 and $5,500 are the demo and display models. Brand new is $8,000. thanks for the post


Posted by: jeff
on December 10, 2009 05:16 PM GMT

I'd buy this just so I can have a throne from which to say "THIS IS SPARTA!"


Posted by: skippy
on December 10, 2009 05:35 PM GMT

I've found this fantastic website that sells off road wheelchairs that climb stairs. Believe me they're awesome!!!!!!! please visit www.allterrain4x4wheelchairs.com


Posted by: Ali
on December 14, 2009 08:36 AM GMT

Yes I truly say this one is a wonderful site and the viewers comments are Awesome !!

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on January 13, 2010 11:08 PM GMT

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