Sunrise Medical · folding powerchair
Used Sunrise Medical Q50R Carbon
The QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon is a folding powerchair with a carbon fibre frame, weighing from just 14.5 kg without its battery. It comes with one 10Ah lithium-ion battery, for up to 12 km (about 7.5 miles). It folds in seconds without taking the battery out, and it suits travel by car, train, bus or plane.
At a glance
14.5 kg
Weight (without battery)
Up to 12 km
Range
6 km/h
Top speed
136 kg
Maximum user weight
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Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 6 km/h (3.7 mph) |
| Range | Up to 12 km (about 7.5 miles; maker's figure) |
| Batteries | 1 × 10Ah lithium-ion (a second battery fits in its own slot) |
| Motors | 2 × 250W brushless |
| Maximum kerb climb | 40 mm |
| Maximum safe slope | 6° |
| Turning radius | 800 mm |
| Air travel | Batteries IATA approved (UN3171); check with your airline |
| Size | |
| Width | 570 mm |
| Length | 923 mm |
| Folded (L × W × H) | 370 × 570 × 767 mm |
| Seat width | 440 mm |
| Seat depth | 420 mm |
| Backrest height | 464 mm |
| Castor wheels | 165 mm |
| Drive wheels | 210 mm |
| Weight | |
| Weight | From 14.5 kg (without battery); the battery 1.4 kg |
| Maximum user weight | 136 kg |
| Frame | Carbon fibre |
Before you buy a used Q50R Carbon
How heavy is the Q50 R Carbon?
From 14.5 kg without its battery, and the battery weighs 1.4 kg. That makes it one of the lightest folding powerchairs to lift.
How far will it go?
Up to 12 km (about 7.5 miles) on its 10Ah battery. A second battery fits in its own slot and doubles that to up to 24 km (the Q50 R Carbon Plus comes with two). These are the maker's figures; the rider's weight, hills and the weather all shorten it.
How small does it fold?
To 370 mm long, 570 mm wide and 767 mm high, in seconds, without taking the battery out. It fits the boot of a small car, and it can go on a train or a bus.
Can I take it on a plane?
Its lithium-ion batteries are approved by IATA for air travel (UN3171). Airlines set their own rules for battery-powered chairs, so check with yours before you book.
How fast does it go, and what can it climb?
Up to 6 km/h (3.7 mph), over kerbs up to 40 mm and up slopes of up to 6 degrees. It carries up to 136 kg.
Is the Q50R Carbon right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.