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Joystick conversion kits. A joystick-controlled add-on drive whose motor wheels replace the manual wheels to make a compact power chair.
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Benoit Systemes Light Drive 2 joystick power pack for wheelchairs
The Benoit Systemes Light Drive 2 is a removable joystick power pack that fits most manual wheelchairs in about 20 seconds. The pack weighs 8.8 kg and its 12 Ah lithium battery another 4 kg. Speed is programmable up to 10 km/h. Fitting it does not change the chair's dimensions, its ability to fold or its balance point.
- Type
- removable joystick power pack
- Weight
- 8.8 kg pack plus 4 kg battery
- Max user weight
- approx. 120 kg (264 lb)
- Top speed
- 10 km/h, programmable
Benoit Systemes Light Drive 2 key features
- Attaches in about 20 seconds
- Motors disengage so the chair can be pushed by hand
- 229 Wh lithium battery that complies with IATA rules
- Small joystick, with dual attendant control optional
- Anti-tip device and charger supplied
- Seven colours
Who the Benoit Systemes Light Drive 2 suits
For people who need joystick drive some of the time or all of the time on a manual chair they already have. It is a practical route to powered mobility for travel, since the battery meets air transport rules.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 8.8 kg (19.4 lb)
- Max user weight
- 120 kg (265 lb)
- Range
- 14 km (9 miles)
- Top speed
- 10 km/h (6.2 mph)
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Benoit Systemes Light Drive 2 specifications
| Type | removable joystick power pack |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8.8 kg pack plus 4 kg battery |
| Max user weight | approx. 120 kg (264 lb) |
| Top speed | 10 km/h, programmable |
| Range | 14 to 20 km |
| Battery | 12 Ah lithium, 229 Wh |
| Charge time | 5 to 6 hours |
| Battery life | minimum 1,000 cycles |
| Compatibility | most manual wheelchairs |
| Maker country | France |
| Brand | Benoit Systemes |
| Category | Power add-ons for manual wheelchairs, Joystick conversion kits |
| Catalog ID | PA-015 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Benoit Systemes Light Drive 2: common questions
How long does it take to fit the Light Drive 2?
The maker gives an installation time of 20 seconds. The motors can also be disengaged to use the chair manually.
Can the Light Drive 2 battery go on a plane?
The 12 Ah, 229 Wh lithium battery is stated to comply with IATA air transport rules. Confirm with your airline before flying.
How far does the Light Drive 2 go?
Between 14 and 20 km per charge. Recharging from empty takes 5 to 6 hours.
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