The V-Max
Power pushing & braking for a caregiver
The V-Max is a lightweight portable power add-on for your wheelchair that offers pushing and braking assistance for a caregiver.
The unique control mechanism is intuitive and easy to learn. The motor can be disengaged to allow for free-wheeling movement. Easily engage the motor again to provide power pushing and braking assistance for use on hills, ramps, or for longer distances where fatigue can become an issue.
The V-Max comes in two models: Standard for weights up to 200 kgs, and the V-Max+ for weights up to 300 kgs.
DETAILS
- Lightweight and portable – can be easily transported in a standard car. No truck or van required!
- Intuitive, direct steering
- Doubles as a pushing and braking aid for assistants
- Can be added to your existing wheelchair*
| V-Max | V-Max+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight approved | 440 lbs (200 kg) (person, wheelchair, V-Max)(1) | 660 lbs (300 kg) (person, wheelchair, V-Max+)(1) |
| Possible wheel sizes | 20″ & 24″ | 24″ |
| Speed Forward | backward | 6 km/h | 3 km/h adjustable | 5.5 km/h | 3 km/h adjustable |
| Range with one charge of the batteries | up to 19 km (2) | up to 22 km (2) |
| Braking-/climbing capacity | up to 20% (3) | up to 12% (3) |
| Batteries | 2 x 12 V / 16 Ah | 2 x 12 V / 22 Ah |
| Direct current motor | 24 V / 130 W | 24 V / 419 W |
| Weight. drive including grips | 8.2 kg | 13.5 kg |
| Weight, battery pack | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) | 14.3 kg |
| Weight, power cable | 0.44 lbs (0.2 kg) | |
| Weight, bag for battery pack | 0.44 lbs 0.2 kg | |
| Weight, charger | 0.44 lbs 0.2 kg | |
| Total weight | 19.1 kg | 28.6 kg |
| Class of application | B | |
| (1) | Please note the manufacturer’s stipulations for the maximum load. | |
| (2) | According to ISO 7176-4, the range depends on the person’s weight, the underground, the territory, the temperature, etc. | |
| (3) | At an approved weight of 286 lbs (130 kg), the braking – / climbing capacity also depends on the surface material, terrain, temperature, etc. | |
* Add-on kits are compatible with a wide range of type 1, type 2, and type 3 wheelchairs. Please contact us for details.
