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Used Van Os Excel Galaxy 4
The Excel Galaxy II from Van Os Medical is a large four-wheel road scooter; the Motability Scheme lists it as the Galaxy 4. It goes up to 8 mph and, by Van Os's figures, between 25 and 35 miles on a charge, and carries riders up to 160 kg (25 stone). It has a swivelling captain's seat with a headrest and an LCD display on the tiller.
At a glance
8 mph
Top speed
25 to 35 miles
Range
160 kg (25 st)
Maximum user weight
146 cm
Length
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Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 8 mph (12.9 km/h) |
| Range | Between 25 and 35 miles, varying with the rider's weight, battery condition, weather and ground (Van Os's description; its specification tables give 56 km / 35 miles) |
| Maximum user weight | 160 kg (25 st) |
| Ground clearance | 13 cm (5.1") |
| Turning radius | 161 cm |
| Tyres | Solid tyres were offered on the Shiraz Red, Gun Metal Grey and Lightning Blue scooters (Van Os, 2024) |
| Lights | Full LED |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 146 cm |
| Width | 65 cm |
| Height | 130 cm |
| Total weight (with batteries) | 127 kg |
| Seat width | 51 cm |
| Seat depth | 46 cm |
| Seat height (from the ground) | 65 cm |
| Seat | Captain's seat that swivels right round, with a height-adjustable headrest; seat height and backrest angle adjust |
| Armrests | Adjust in height and width, flip back and come off |
| Electrics and controls | |
| Batteries | 2 × 12 V 75Ah (Van Os's 2024 portfolio; its 2020 catalogue says 90Ah) |
| Charger | 24 V 8 A |
| Display | Multi-function LCD on the tiller |
| Tiller | Adjusts in angle; delta (wrap-around) handlebar in Van Os's 2020 table |
| Basket | Removable front basket with a carry handle |
Before you buy a used Excel Galaxy 4
How fast and how far does the Galaxy 4 go?
Up to 8 mph. Van Os gives a range of between 25 and 35 miles on a charge, varying with the rider's weight, battery condition, weather and ground. Its specification tables give 56 km (35 miles).
What is the maximum user weight?
160 kg (25 stone), by Van Os's figure. The seat is 51 cm wide and 46 cm deep.
How big and heavy is it?
Van Os gives it as 146 cm long, 65 cm wide and 130 cm high, and 127 kg with its batteries. Van Os calls it a maxi size road scooter.
Is the Galaxy 4 the same as the Excel Galaxy II?
As far as we can tell, yes. The Motability Scheme lists the four-wheel Excel Galaxy II as the Galaxy 4. It is not the three-wheel Galaxy II 3, and not the newer Galaxy EVO models.
Do they all have the same tyres?
Not always. Van Os offered solid tyres on the Shiraz Red, Gun Metal Grey and Lightning Blue scooters, so some may have solid tyres. Each listing says what that scooter has.
Is the Excel Galaxy 4 right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.