Electric Wheelchair Motor

Does anybody know if there is a web site that sells cheap or rebuilt electric wheelchair motors. I've checked some sites, but they have a really crappy set up. I'm looking to spend anywhere from $75 to $180. I need about a 1-2hp motor for a robot i'm building.
Nothing from china! I'm not going to pay that shipping.

Why not call a company in your local area that does mobility services for seniors? They may even be able to give you one for free.
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2008-04-30 14:16:14 by bradster1200

Not sure what to use this on

I want to make an off road electric wheelchair for my son I tried used electric wheelchair motors but they dont have the power to go up very much of an incline. I tried to change the gear ratio, it climbs a little better but its slower. It runs on a 24 volt system 2 twelve volt batteries.

well why not use a modified winch motor One for a atv would probably be enough.Keep the double batteries wired in series (for 12volts)for a longer run time.
I suggest upgrading to a chain drive and sprocket setup. and perhaps tires that have a wider stance.
You could also add a suspension to the seat(part) by either using a spring or air setup something like 4 4"bags on the corners of the seat could be inflate around 30 psi(seems about right) with a simple 12v compressor and a adjustable 1-100psi valve would give a soft ride over the bumps(and ruts).

goodluck

2008-11-02 15:06:18 by flagnsnarf

Price: $319.99 $125.00

Heavy duty black powder coat steel construction with a reinforced mesh deck
Requires a 2" Class III/IV hitch receiver
Large 47" x 28" platform with multiple tie-down points to secure cargo

I'm building a tank-like robot, and i'm buying a pair of wheelchair motors. I was wondering if these motors require the motor controller that was originally on the wheelchair? I'm going to buy some controllers for the tank (that control the flow of electricity from an input signal given by the remote). Would these controllers need to be linked through the original controller or just to the motors?

It depends what you want to achieve.
For sure the motor controllers provide a great deal of things you want, but reverse engineered-it to modify it for your goal may be quite a challenge.
It’s like asking do you need a transmission on a car.
There are many vehicles like lawn mowers and tractors that do not have a transmission!

Hope this properly answers your question


Guru

2009-07-31 14:17:41 by bradster1200

other than the internet {no ebay for example} Can u buy them in DIY shops for example? They need to be able to plug into the mains or a plug could be easily fitted to it.
Motor type in question would be like ones used for electric wheelchair or something like that

Your question is a bit confusing.
You say "...like ones used for electric wheelchair..." but those certainly don't "....use mains electricity...."
So be more specific what you really want, and knowing in which country you live would also help those who try to help you.

2008-12-15 02:54:02 by IronBahamut

The Motors are large 12 Volt motors from an electric wheelchair, I'd like to use them for a motorized project, but i need to know the amperage to get a speed controller that will work for the project

Connect 12 volts through an ammeter.

Or read the nameplate on the motor, that usually has a current or wattage number.

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2009-01-17 15:35:44 by William K