HKM-0324051 Folding Electric Wheelchair Dual 250W Motors 500W Peak 12-Inch Pneumatic Rear Tyres 23.6 in Turning

HKM-0324051 · electric wheelchairs · 12 Ah Lithium-Ion (metric and US units listed) · 57.3 lb (26 kg) Approximate

12 Inch Pneumatic Rear With 8 Inch Casters and an LCD JoystickFolding 12 Inch Pneumatic Rear 8 in

The HKM-0324051 turns in 23.6 in - the tightest circle in this range - and rolls on a 12 in pneumatic rear tire that takes the edge off pavement the solid-wheel builds pass straight through. Two 250W brushless hub motors give 500W combined and a 3.7 mph top speed, and the 24V system runs on a single 12Ah lithium pack rated for 12.4 mi per charge.

What separates this build from the rest of the family is the chassis: 8 in solid casters in front, a 12 in pneumatic drive wheel behind.

That rear tire is why the chair rides differently. Air absorbs the seam between two paving slabs and the lip of a dropped kerb, so an hour on a shopping street costs less at the end of it.

At a Glance

• Model — HKM-0324051 | Electric Wheelchair
• Motor — 500 W Combined (2 x 250 W Brushless Hub)
• Climbing Angle — 8 Degrees Max
• Battery Voltage — 24 V DC
• Battery Capacity — 12 Ah Lithium-Ion
• Battery Type — Lithium-Ion, Removable
• Range per Charge — 12.4 mi (20 km) Typical
• Top Speed — 3.7 mph (6 km/h)
• Front Wheels — 8 in Solid PU Casters
• Rear Wheels — 12 in Pneumatic Drive
• Brake System — Electromagnetic (Joystick-Release)
• Turning Radius — 23.6 in (600 mm) Approximate

Frame, Motors and Fold

500W combined from two 250W hub motors is more pull than the 180W builds offer, which shows up on a ramped entrance and on carpet.

Top speed stays at 3.7 mph - the extra power arrives as torque rather than as pace. The 12Ah lithium pack returns 12.4 mi of typical range and recharges in 6 to 8 hours.

The pack is removable, so it charges indoors, and the charger accepts 100-240 V, which covers a trip abroad without a transformer.

• Motor: 500 W Combined (2 x 250 W Brushless Hub)
• Climbing Angle: 8 Degrees Max
• Battery Voltage: 24 V DC
• Battery Capacity: 12 Ah Lithium-Ion
• Battery Type: Lithium-Ion, Removable
• Range per Charge: 12.4 mi (20 km) Typical

The trade is that a pneumatic tire wants its pressure checked and can puncture, where a solid one cannot. The seat is 18.1 in wide with a 16.5 in cushion and a 17.7 in backrest, the armrests flip up, and the footrest flips back and adjusts for length.

Battery, Range and Charging

A 23.6 in radius is what lets this chair come around inside a bathroom, a lift or the end of a shop aisle where a wider chair needs a three-point turn.

It comes from the shorter wheelbase and the 8 in casters rather than from a different controller. For a house with a narrow hall or a bathroom door that opens inward, that difference is the one that decides whether the chair can be used indoors at all.

Outdoors it makes for a chair that changes direction quickly on a pavement crowded with bins and bollards.

That is a two-hand lift into a boot for one adult, and the pack comes out to take 12Ah of battery off the frame first.

Who It Fits and How It Drives

The wheels are the reason for the weight and the size: a 12 in pneumatic drive wheel cannot fold as flat as an 8 in solid one.

The trade is a chair that rides better and turns tighter in exchange for a slightly larger folded package. An air-filled rear tire is the reason this chair rides better than the solid-wheel builds, and the reason it asks for more attention.

• Pressure wants checking every week or two
• What that buys is comfort over distance
• On a shopping street of joined slabs
• For indoor use only, a solid tire would do the same job with less upkeep

What's in the Box

HKM-0324051 ships in one carton with the the product and the parts listed above. Check each item against the list before the first use, and keep the carton for the first month in case something has to go back.

Color and Finish

Check the pneumatic rear tire weekly and keep it at the sidewall pressure; it is the one part of this chair that needs routine attention.

Wipe the frame and upholstery with mild soap, and clear grit from the casters, where debris makes the chair pull and squeak.

Battery Care and Maintenance

Charge the pack indoors and unplug at full. Test the brake on level ground before the first trip, and respect the 8 degree climbing limit and the 265 lb load rating - the rating assumes a rider on the seat, not a bag hung from the handle.

The seat is 18.1 in wide over a 16.5 in cushion with a 17.7 in backrest, a slightly smaller cabin than the 18.9 in builds - which is also why the turning circle is tighter.

The armrests are padded and flip up for a side transfer. The footrest flips back and adjusts for length, so a taller rider is not left with knees high, and it clears the way when someone steps up to the chair.

The joystick carries an LCD showing charge state and speed setting, and releasing it sets the electromagnetic brake. Folded, the chair measures 29.5 x 15.0 x 29.1 in - a squarer package than a flat-folding chair, and 57.3 lb with the pack fitted.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Service and Policies

Coverage that lasts beyond the box. Orders ship free with a tracking number in 2 to 5 business days. From delivery, the product is protected for 180 days against manufacturing defects and transit damage, returnable within 30 days for a full refund, and covered by a 24-month parts-and-labor warranty on manufacturing defects. Four policies, one idea: ship it free, protect it for 180 days, take it back for 30, and stand behind it for two years.

HKM-0324051 · Electric Wheelchairs · 500 W Combined (2 x 250 W Brushless Hub) · 8 Degrees Max · 24 V DC · 12 Ah Lithium-Ion · Lithium-Ion, Removable · 12.4 mi (20 km) (20 km) Typical · 3.7 mph (6 km/h) · 8 in Solid PU Casters · 12 in Pneumatic Drive · Electromagnetic (Joystick-Release) · 23.6 in (60 cm) (600 mm) Approximate · 24 V DC Joystick with LCD · Aluminum Alloy · 6-8 Hours · 18.1 in (46 cm) (460 mm) · 16.5 in (42 cm) (420 mm) · 265 lb (120 kg) (120 kg)