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Used TGA WHILL Model C2
The WHILL Model C2 is a compact powerchair with omni-wheels at the front, which let it turn in a 760 mm radius. It goes up to 4 mph and up to 11 miles on a charge (TGA's figure; WHILL's own brochure says 20 km, about 12.4 miles). It comes apart into four pieces for a car boot, the heaviest 19.4 kg, and its lithium battery is approved for air travel. It is made by WHILL, a Japanese company, and sold in the UK by TGA Mobility.
At a glance
4 mph
Top speed
Up to 11 miles
Range
19.4 kg
Heaviest piece
760 mm
Turning radius
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Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 4 mph (6 km/h) in the UK |
| Vehicle class | Class 2 |
| Range | Up to 11 miles / 18 km (maker's figure, TGA; WHILL's current brochure and manual say 20 km / 12.4 miles) |
| Maximum user weight | 115 kg (18 st 1 lb) with the 16-inch seat; 136 kg (21 st 5 lb) with the 18- or 20-inch seat |
| Maximum slope | Under 10°: WHILL's manual says not to drive on slopes of 10° or more (its spec gives 10° as the maximum) |
| Maximum obstacle height | 5 cm (50 mm); WHILL's manual says not to drive over steps higher than this |
| Ground clearance | 6 cm (2") |
| Turning radius | 760 mm |
| Motors | 2 × 24V 150 W |
| Drive | 2-wheel drive, with omni-wheels at the front |
| Suspension | Four-wheel suspension |
| Speed settings | 4 |
| Controls | Joystick control pad, on the left or the right; remote driving by Bluetooth through WHILL's app |
| Weather | IPX4 tested |
| Battery | |
| Battery | Lithium-ion, 25.3V 10.6Ah, 2.7 kg, lifts out |
| Charging | 5 hours, from a household socket |
| Air travel | Approved; check with your airline |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 985 mm (with the leg rest) |
| Width | 554 mm (WHILL's manual; its brochure gives 554 to 654 mm) |
| Seat width | 40, 45 or 50 cm (16, 18 or 20 in), depending on the chair |
| Seat depth | 40 cm (16-inch seat) or 45 cm (18- and 20-inch seats) |
| Front wheels | 257 mm omni-wheels |
| Rear wheels | 265 mm, airless tyres |
| Total weight | 51.9 kg (16-inch seat), 52.6 kg (18-inch), 52.8 kg (20-inch); TGA gives 52.5 kg, and 53.5 kg for the C2 Support |
| Comes apart into | 4 pieces: seat 12.2–13.1 kg, rear drive base 19.4 kg, front drive base 17.6 kg, battery 2.7 kg |
| Backrest | WHILL's standard back; on some chairs the NXT EXTEND thoracic back (C2 Support), with a headrest on the C2 Support Plus |
Before you buy a used WHILL Model C2
How fast and how far does the Model C2 go?
Up to 4 mph (6 km/h) in the UK. TGA gives a range of up to 11 miles (18 km); WHILL's current brochure says 20 km (12.4 miles). The rider's weight, hills, cold weather and an older battery all shorten it.
What is the maximum user weight?
It depends on the seat: 115 kg (18 st 1 lb) with the 16-inch seat, and 136 kg (21 st 5 lb) with the 18- or 20-inch seat. Those are WHILL's figures, and they include anything you carry. TGA's page gives 136 kg for every seat, so check the seat width of the chair.
Will it go in a car?
It does not fold, but it comes apart in four steps into four pieces: the seat (12.2 to 13.1 kg), the rear drive base (19.4 kg), the front drive base (17.6 kg) and the battery (2.7 kg). TGA says the pieces fit into a car boot.
Can I take it on a plane?
Its lithium-ion battery is approved for air travel, and WHILL says the chair can go in the hold. Airlines set their own rules for powerchairs and batteries, so check with yours before you book.
What are the C2 Support and C2 Support Plus?
Versions of the Model C2 that TGA sells with an NXT EXTEND thoracic backrest (Support) or that backrest and a headrest (Support Plus). TGA gives them the same speed, range and weight limit, and a weight of 53.5 kg.
Is the WHILL Model C2 right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.