WHILL Model C2
A compact front-wheel power chair that turns inside 29.9" on omni-directional wheels and still has 3" of ground clearance for grass and thresholds. Up to 12.4 miles at up to 5 mph, and 300 lbs. of capacity.
Turns inside 29.9" and still crosses grass and gravel.
Omni-directional front wheels let the Model C2 slide sideways into a turn instead of swinging wide. Up to 12.4 miles on a charge, up to 5 mph, and 300 lbs. of capacity.
Built for real life
What stands out
Omni-directional front wheels
Each front wheel carries 10 compact rollers, so the chair slides sideways into a turn instead of swinging wide. The turning radius is 29.9".
3" of ground clearance
Four independently sprung wheels and a 2" obstacle rating, so grass, gravel and a raised threshold are all within its ground.
Three seat sizes
16" W X 16" D, 18" W X 18" D and 20" W X 18" D, all at the same price, with the seat height adjustable from 15.9" to 19.1".
Separates for a car
It comes apart by hand into four parts. The heaviest piece is the rear drive base at 42.8 lbs.
Airline approved battery
The 6 lbs. lithium battery is approved for air travel and charges in about 5 hours.
The Model C2 is the chair to look at when the same machine has to work indoors and outdoors. The omni-directional front wheels are the reason: each one carries 10 compact rollers, so the chair moves diagonally into a turn and gets around a 29.9" radius without a three-point turn, which very few outdoor-capable chairs manage. Then it steps outside on 3" of ground clearance, four independently sprung wheels and a 2" obstacle rating, so grass, gravel and a raised threshold are all within its ground. The honest caveats are three. It is heavy to move by hand at 114 to 116.4 lbs., and although it disassembles into four parts, the heaviest piece is still 42.8 lbs., so it is a two-person lift for most people. The colour you pick is the arm cover and nothing else, because the frame is black on every one. And the 5 mph top speed applies where local rules allow it, otherwise the chair is set to 3.7 mph. If you want a chair you can fold in one motion and lift alone, the Model F weighs 58.9 lbs. and folds, and it gives up the ground clearance to do it.
Straight talk
Is it right for you?
A good fit if you
- need one chair for indoors and outdoors, it has 3" of ground clearance and clears a 2" obstacle
- turn in tight rooms and shop aisles, the turning radius is 29.9"
- weigh up to 300 lbs. and want a choice of a 16", 18" or 20" wide seat
- fly with your chair, the lithium battery is airline approved
Look elsewhere if you
- need to fold a chair in one motion and lift it alone, the Model F folds and weighs 58.9 lbs.
- want the frame itself in a colour, the colour on this chair is the arm cover and the frame is black
- need more than 300 lbs. of capacity
- want a power elevating seat, this chair does not offer one
Getting the size right
Not sure it will fit you?
Five measurements, taken at home with a tape and a firm chair, tell you whether a seat will suit you. The guide opens right here with a printable worksheet.
Specifications
Speed and range vary with rider weight, terrain, temperature and battery condition.
What to expect after you order
After you place your order, we place it with WHILL and track it to your door. The carrier schedules the delivery window with you in advance, so you are never left guessing when it will arrive.
This power wheelchair ships one way. Here is what that includes.
This option works best if you have help on hand and want the lowest delivery cost.
We schedule with you
The carrier calls ahead to set a delivery appointment that works for you.
Your power wheelchair arrives boxed
It comes on the delivery truck in its protective packaging.
Dropped at your curb
The driver brings it to your curb, driveway, or garage entrance.
You take it from there
Moving it inside and unboxing it is up to you or someone helping you.
Warranty and returns
The WHILL Model C2 is covered by WHILL's own limited warranty, published by WHILL as follows.
| What is covered | How long |
|---|---|
| Base and seat frame | 5 years |
| Seat and back cushion | 2 years |
| Mechanical, electrical, components, batteries and tires | 1 year |
If something goes wrong
Call us first at 1-855-HIELINE. We file the claim with WHILL for you and get the covered part sorted out rather than handing you a phone number.
Returns
This power wheelchair may be returned within 30 days of delivery if it is unused and in the original packaging. Contact us before starting a return. See our return policy for complete details.
This power wheelchair has a 20% restocking fee.
Return shipping to us is yours to arrange, and the shipping we paid to deliver it to you is deducted from your refund along with that fee.
Common questions
Each front wheel carries 10 compact rollers set at an angle. The wheel rolls forward and the rollers let it slide sideways at the same time, so the chair moves diagonally into a turn instead of swinging wide. That is how a chair with 3" of ground clearance still turns inside 29.9".
Yes. It has 3" of ground clearance, four independently sprung wheels, a 2" obstacle rating and an IPX4 weather rating, so grass, gravel, packed paths and a raised threshold are all within its ground.
It disassembles by hand into four parts. The heaviest piece is the rear drive base at 42.8 lbs., so plan on two people or a lift. It does not fold.
There are three, and they cost the same: 16" W X 16" D, 18" W X 18" D and 20" W X 18" D. Measure the widest part of your hips sitting upright and add about two inches. The measuring guide on this page shows how to take them.
The arm cover. The frame, the seat and the wheels are black on every one. Arm covers are sold separately as a pair, so the color can be changed later.
WHILL builds the chair to reach 5 mph and sets it to 3.7 mph where local rules require a lower limit. The lower limit applies in parts of Europe. WHILL's manual puts the limit in the U.S. at 5 mph, so 5 mph is the top speed of the chair we sell.
Yes. The 6 lbs. lithium battery is approved for air travel and the chair is airline approved. Tell your airline in advance, as they each have their own paperwork.
Yes. We offer CareCredit financing with plans from 6 to 60 months. Use the payment estimate near the price to see monthly options and prequalify with a soft credit check that does not affect your score.
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See how this power wheelchair compares
Pick another power wheelchair in the same category and see a clear, side by side look at the specs that matter. Every figure on both sides is published by the manufacturer.
Select one.What does this mean?
On this chair the color is the arm cover. The frame, the seat and the wheels are black whichever one you pick, and every color costs the same.
Arm covers are also sold on their own as a pair, so you can change the color later without changing the chair.
Select one.What does this mean?
This is two measurements and it is the choice worth taking time over.
Width is how wide the seat is across. Sit upright, have someone measure the widest part of your hips, then add about two inches so you are not pressed against the arms. Round up to the nearest size.
Depth is how far the seat runs from your back to its front edge. Measure from your back to the back of your knee, take off an inch or two, and aim for a gap of three or four fingers behind the knee.
All three sizes cost the same. The seat size also sets how wide the whole chair is, from 21.8" up to 25.6", which matters if you have a narrow doorway to get through.
If a therapist has measured you, their numbers win over anything here. If nobody has, use the measuring guide on this page.
Select one.What does this mean?
This sets which armrest the controller sits on.
Put it on the hand you already use. For most people that is the hand they write with. Choose the other side if that hand is out of commission. Both sides cost the same and neither is an upgrade.
Select one.What does this mean?
This is the armrest the joystick sits on. Most people choose the side of their stronger hand. Both sides cost the same.
Included.What does this mean?
This chair has one fixed footplate and no alternative, so there is nothing to choose here.
Optional. Tap any add-on to include it in your order.What does this mean?
These are extras that fit onto the power wheelchair, and every one of them is optional. Adding them here means they arrive with it rather than as a separate order later.
Read each card before you add two of them. Some accessories mount in the same place, so only one of those can be fitted at a time.
Included.What does this mean?
This section is how your order reaches you and how far into your home it comes.
Curbside is the free option. The power wheelchair ships from the manufacturer straight to your address. Allow about two to three days for the order to be processed and shipped, then about five more in transit depending on where you live. No carrier in this trade quotes an exact date, so treat both figures as estimates rather than promises. It arrives boxed at the curb, and getting it inside is yours to arrange.
This one comes in a single box and the setup is not hard. The box goes through a normal doorway and most people manage it on their own. The free option is a fair choice here.
Included.What does this mean?
This section covers what the manufacturer warrants and for how long.
There is nothing to buy here. The full terms are in the Warranty tab further up this page.
