Gizmodo: tank chair

Tank Chair Prefers Backyard Lounging to International Destruction

Adrian Covert — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:30:00 EDT

When you think Tank Chair, you might consider something more imposing than what's presented here. But then you realize it's inspiration does indeed come from the treads of a military tank.

Creator j-michael doesn't really say whether or not the chair rolls like real treads or not, but at the very least, it would be a great conversation piece for when people visit. [j-michael via LikeCool via Craziest Gadgets]

Extreme Tank Wheelchair Gets Upgraded: Rascal Owners...Be Very Afraid

Sean Fallon — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:00:54 EST

The second generation of the Tank Chair is even bigger and badder than the original, with a 24v, 2hp, 127rpm variable speed motor powered by four Optima Deep Cycle batteries. It also has a 22:1 gear ratio and it can handle a 10% incline with no problems.

The upgrade even includes a full-sized and generously cushioned chair for optimum comfort on those bumpy off road excursions or for those times when you are forced to mow down some dude on a Rascal monster truck style. Pricing and release date information have not been made available. [Tank Chair via RegHardware via Crave]

Rugged Wheelchair Lets Disabled Go Off-road

Louis Ramirez — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 19:00:27 EST

It may look like some oversized BattleBot, but the Tank Chair is a rugged, off-road wheelchair that lets anybody with leg injuries "get back to nature." Each chair is custom built and can take on any type of terrain. There's no word on pricing, but any wheelchair that looks this cool has got to be worth the splurge. Hit the jump for some extra shots.

– Louis Ramirez
Tank Chair [via Jalopnik]