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Originally Posted by carsce  Gryantaylor,
As a long term amputee, the BX24 works real well for me as a 4wd wheelchair. It allows me much freedom and on those days when I can't stand, transferring to the BX does not require a lift. (however, it does require some upper body strength) The BX could fill all the activities you mentioned as long as you are not talking about 20 or more acres of stuff to do.
I especially like PILOON's nipple idea on the treadle. All this time I have been using my crutch on those bad days. Hmmmm, another modification is on the way for the BX. 
The downside I have with the BX is getting into the seat for the backhoe. But that's another story.
Good luck,
Carl |
Carl, thanks for the information its great to hear from someone who actually has to live with a similar condition. I've tried to get in and out of a wheel chair and on to things like tractor seat without using my legs but I still don't have any real understanding of what its like. I've looked at the BX with my Uncle as it would certinally be large enough for anything he needs to do but he was concerned that he didn't have the upper body strength to get up into the seat, turning the seat around for backhoe operation would be all but impossible. He also really wanted a factory cab in part because snow blowing with a cab is much much nicer then with my little machine and 2) he is very concerned that something will break, he'll get stuck or for some reason he might need to wait for help since he can't just walk back to the house. If he's in a cab hes not as worried about having to hang out in the cab for a while (hours) while he calls for some help. I'm not convinced that a cab is totally necessary as it makes getting in and out far more complicated but, if he isn't confrotable using it he simply won't which will defete the point.
I'll be sure to let him know about your BX and how its working out for you. Prehaps it will change his mind or at least provide some peice of mind that someone else has done it before.
Thanks again