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Used Care Co Li-Tech Marathon
The Li-Tech Marathon is CareCo's lithium-battery travel scooter. It goes up to 4 mph, so it is a Class 2 pavement scooter, and CareCo gives a range of up to 40 km (about 24.8 miles) from its 30Ah lithium battery. It carries riders up to 135 kg (21 st 3 lb) and comes apart into five pieces without tools, the heaviest weighing 15 kg.
At a glance
4 mph
Top speed
Up to 40 km
Range
135 kg
Maximum user weight
15 kg
Heaviest part
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Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 4 mph (6.4 km/h): a Class 2 pavement scooter |
| Range | Up to 40 km / about 24.8 miles (maker's figure; CareCo's page also says 26 miles) |
| Maximum user weight | 135 kg (21 st 3 lb) |
| Maximum slope | 6° |
| Maximum kerb height | 40 mm (CareCo's older manual advises no kerb over 5 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 50 mm |
| Turning radius | 1250 mm |
| Motor | 270W |
| Suspension | Front and rear |
| Battery | |
| Battery | 25.2V 30Ah lithium-ion (756 Wh), one pack |
| Battery weight | 4.2 kg (an answer on CareCo's page says 5 kg) |
| Charging | On or off the scooter; 6 to 8 hours (CareCo's current manual; its older manual and an answer on its page say 8 to 12) |
| Size and weight | |
| Length × width × height | 1045 × 500 × 945 mm (CareCo's manual) |
| Weight (with battery) | About 40 to 41 kg |
| Heaviest part | 15 kg (the front section) |
| Comes apart into | Five pieces, without tools: basket, seat, battery pack, front and rear sections |
| Seat | Swivel seat, height 525 to 600 mm, about 430 to 450 mm wide and 390 mm deep |
| Wheels and tyres | 7.5 in (about 19 cm) solid PU foam, front and rear |
Before you buy a used Li-Tech Marathon
How fast and how far does the Li-Tech Marathon go?
Up to 4 mph, so it is a Class 2 pavement scooter. CareCo gives a range of up to 40 km (about 24.8 miles) on a charge, and its page also calls that 26 miles. CareCo says the rider's weight, the ground, slopes, stopping and starting, turning and the battery's condition all affect it.
What is the maximum user weight?
135 kg (21 st 3 lb).
Will it go in a car boot?
It comes apart without tools into five pieces: the basket, the seat, the battery pack and the front and rear sections. The heaviest is the front section at 15 kg, so check you or a helper can lift that.
How is it charged?
The lithium battery pack can be charged on the scooter or lifted out and charged indoors. CareCo's current manual says a charge takes 6 to 8 hours; its older manual says 8 to 12.
Can it manage hills and kerbs?
CareCo gives a maximum slope of 6 degrees and a maximum kerb of 40 mm, with 50 mm of ground clearance. CareCo says to drive at a kerb straight on, with both front wheels meeting it at the same time.
Is the Li-Tech Marathon right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.