Description
The Golden Technologies Cricket GP302 is a forward-folding carbon fibre power chair for travel and everyday indoor use. It carries up to 300 lb and turns in 22 in.
Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere
- It suits a rider at or under 300 lb who can lift about 33 lb with the battery, joystick, cushion and bag removed.
- The seat is one size, 18 in by 18 in. A wider hip needs another chair.
- Ground clearance is 2.6 in, so it is not a rough-trail base.
- Compare it with other folding power wheelchairs if the lift is too heavy.
Will the Cricket GP302 fit the rider and the vehicle?
- Weight limit 300 lb. Range was tested at 200 lb and reaches up to 9.3 miles.
- Seat 18 in wide and 18 in deep, 19.3 in from the ground, with a 19.3 in back, 16 in from the footrest and 9.5 in from the seat to the arm top.
- Open size is 36.6 in long and 22.4 in wide. It forward-folds and can stand on end once both anti-tip brackets are extended and locked.
- Turning radius is 22 in. The doorway must clear the 22.4 in open width.
How it drives, and what it does not do
- Rear-wheel drive with 8.5 in drive wheels and 7 in casters, all foam-filled and flat-free, plus 1.6 in anti-tip wheels. Never inflate the tyres.
- Top speed is 3.7 mph from a 250 W brushless motor, with a 35 amp Micon controller, electro-mechanical brakes and a freewheel mode.
- The battery is a 12 Ah 24 V lithium pack weighing 3.8 lb, charged by a 2 amp off-board charger. Charge 5-8 hours after each use; the first charge reaches about 90%, and 4-5 cycles bring full capacity.
- It climbs no more than 6 degrees and no curb over 1.5 in. Never back up or down a curb, and remove the battery if the chair will sit unused for more than a week.
Folding, transfers and controls
- To fold, power off, set both freewheel levers to the drive position, push the backrest and pull the latch, then flip the footrest up.
- Stand the folded chair only with both anti-tip brackets fully extended and locked; otherwise it can tip over.
- A seat belt is included. Never use the backrest as a handle to transfer in or out. The joystick USB port charges a phone, not the chair.
How it compares
- The Cricket LT side-folds and is lighter. This GP302 folds forward and uses a 12 Ah pack.
- A lighter carbon travel chair is the Pride Jazzy Carbon.
- See power wheelchairs if 300 lb or a 22 in turn is the wrong fit.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Cricket GP302 be pushed if the battery is flat?
Yes. It has a freewheel mode. Put it in freewheel only when a helper holds the chair, and never sit on it in freewheel on a slope.
Is the 33.2 lb figure the whole chair?
No. 33.2 lb leaves off the battery, joystick, cushion and bag. Assembled weight is 39.3 lb.
What slope and curb can it handle?
Up to 6 degrees and a curb of 1.5 in, driven straight on. Never back up or down a curb.
Does the USB port charge the wheelchair?
No. The joystick USB port is for a phone or tablet. The chair charges from the off-board charger.
Frame warranty is 5 years. Drive train and electronics are 13 months, and the battery is 1 year. Funding may help: see who may help pay, or book a free home assessment.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 300 lb (136 kg)
- Product weight
- 39.3 lb assembled; 33.2 lb without battery, joystick, cushion and bag
- Seat width
- 18 in
- Seat depth
- 18 in
- Back height
- 19.3 in
- Seat height
- 19.3 in from the ground to the top of the seat; 16 in from the footrest to the seat
- Drive wheel size
- 8.5 in rear, flat-free and foam-filled
- Caster size
- 7 in front, flat-free and foam-filled; 1.6 in rear anti-tip
- Overall width
- 22.4 in
- Overall length
- 36.6 in
- Ground clearance
- 2.6 in
- Turning radius
- 22 in
- Maximum obstacle height
- 1.5 in curb; never back up or down a curb
- Maximum slope
- 6 degrees
- Driving range
- Up to 9.3 miles, tested at 200 lb
- Top speed
- 3.7 mph (6.0 km/h)
- Controller
- 35 amp Micon
- Brakes
- Electro-mechanical, with freewheel mode
- Motor
- 250 W brushless
- Battery
- 12 Ah 24 V lithium-ion, 3.8 lb
- Available colours
- Black carbon fibre frame, black seat
- Compatible with
- 12 Ah 24 V lithium-ion battery, 3.8 lb
- Battery charger
- 2 amp off-board charger; 5-8 hours after each use
- Seat belt
- Standard, included
- Warranty
- Frame 5 years; drive train 13 months; electronics 13 months; battery 12 months
- Product type
- Forward-folding carbon fibre power wheelchair
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
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Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Warranty
Warranty details
Golden Technologies warrants the Cricket GP302 to the first consumer who bought it from an authorized Golden Technologies retailer, from the date of purchase. A warranty registration card must be on file for service.
- Carbon fibre frame: 5 years.
- Motor and gearbox, electrical brake function, controller, charger, wiring, forks, armrests, footrest, bearings, bushings and other rubber and plastic parts: 13 months.
- Batteries supplied by Golden: 12 months.
- Accessories supplied by Golden: 1 year.
- Covers replacement parts only. Labour, service calls, transport and freight are paid by the owner.
- Excludes wear items (tires and tubes, plastic shrouds, armrest pads, motor brushes, bulbs and fuses, battery cases, brake pads, upholstery), loss or theft, battery leakage, abuse, misuse, accident, neglect, improper use or storage, commercial use, exceeding the weight limit, and unapproved repairs or accessories.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
