Golden Technologies Cricket LT Carbon Folding Power Wheelchair

Model: GP309  |  By Golden Technologies  |  HCPCS: K0899  |  FDA Class II Device

25.8 lbs.* — One of the Lightest Power Wheelchairs in Its Class  |  Innovative Side-Fold to 12" Profile — Stays on Wheels  |  300 lb Weight Capacity  |  Airline & Cruise Approved Lithium Battery  |  Memory Foam Cushion Included Standard  |  Battery Carry Bag Included  |  Up to 9.5-Mile Range  |  5-Year Frame Warranty

*25.8 lbs. without battery, cushion, and drink holder.

The Golden Technologies Cricket LT Carbon is the newest and lightest member of the Cricket family — a folding power wheelchair engineered around two priorities that matter most to active travelers and everyday users: dramatically reduced weight, and a faster, easier fold. Where most folding power wheelchairs collapse front-to-back — requiring the user or caregiver to lift the seat or fold the frame lengthwise — the Cricket LT folds sideways, collapsing to a compact 12-inch profile while staying on its wheels. This means the chair can be rolled to the car, folded, and tilted into the trunk without lifting it off the ground first. The carbon fiber frame achieves 25.8 lbs. without the battery — making it one of the lightest power chairs available at this capacity level. A contoured memory foam cushion and battery carry bag come standard. 300 lb weight capacity. Up to 3.7 mph. Up to 9.5-mile operating range on an airline-friendly lithium-ion battery. Flip-up armrests for easy transfers. Compact joystick with USB charging port. Red-highlighted frame lock for safe parking and transport. 5-year frame warranty. HCPCS K0899. By Golden Technologies. Available at Medical Department Store — see us in-store at any of our six Southwest Florida locations, or call to discuss.

Specifications

*Speed and range vary with user weight, terrain, battery charge and condition, and tire pressure. Range tested at 200 lbs.

Cricket LT vs. Cricket — What's Different

Key Features

• Innovative side-fold — stays on its wheels, collapses to 12" — virtually every folding power wheelchair on the market folds front-to-back, either by folding the frame lengthwise or by lifting and folding the seat; front-to-back folding reduces the width of the chair but keeps it roughly the same length, and the chair must be tilted or lifted to load into a car trunk; the Cricket LT's side-fold mechanism is fundamentally different: it collapses the chair laterally, reducing it to a 12-inch-wide profile while the chair stays on its wheels; this allows a caregiver or user to roll the folded chair to the vehicle and tip it into the trunk on its wheels rather than lifting it — a meaningful practical difference for anyone with limited upper body strength or for a single caregiver managing loading alone
• 25.8 lbs. without battery — one of the lightest in its class at 300 lb capacity — achieving this weight at 300 lb capacity using carbon fiber construction is the core engineering achievement of the Cricket LT; most 300 lb-capacity folding power chairs weigh 40–55 lbs. with battery; the Cricket LT's 25.8 lb frame weight means the fully assembled chair is lighter than many competitors' frame-only weight; for anyone whose primary concern with a power wheelchair has been whether they or a caregiver can manage to load it into a vehicle, the Cricket LT changes that calculation
• 100% carbon fiber frame — strong and light — carbon fiber provides a higher strength-to-weight ratio than aluminum, the material used in most portable power wheelchairs; the frame supports 300 lbs at a fraction of the weight that an equivalent aluminum frame would add; carbon fiber also resists corrosion, relevant for use in Florida's coastal salt air environment
• Memory foam cushion included standard — the original Cricket ships with a mesh seat; the Cricket LT includes a contoured memory foam cushion as standard equipment; memory foam distributes pressure more evenly than mesh or standard foam, reducing pressure point buildup during extended use — an important consideration for users who spend significant portions of their day in the chair
• Airline-friendly and cruise-approved lithium battery — with carry bag included — the lithium-ion battery meets airline regulations for carry-on transport, allowing the Cricket LT to travel on commercial flights; a battery carry bag is included standard for the airline requirement to stow the battery separately from the chair; the battery is also approved for cruise ship travel, making the Cricket LT a practical choice for the port cities — Fort Myers, Naples, Tampa — serving Southwest Florida's cruise travelers
• USB charging port on joystick — charge a phone, tablet, or other device directly from the joystick during use; a practical feature for full-day outings, shopping trips, or travel days where staying connected matters
• Flip-up armrests — easier transfers — armrests flip up to allow lateral transfers in and out of the chair without climbing over the armrest; important for users who transfer to a dining chair, car seat, or other seating independently or with assistance
• Red-highlighted frame lock — a visible red-covered lock secures the chair in folded position during transport and prevents unintentional movement when parked; the red highlighting makes it easily visible to confirm the lock is engaged before lifting or loading
• 5-year frame warranty — significantly longer than the 13-month frame warranty on the original Cricket and above the industry standard for folding power wheelchairs; reflects Golden Technologies' confidence in the carbon fiber construction
• 1-year in-home service included — Golden Technologies includes a free one-year in-home service agreement covering parts and labor; service is performed at your home rather than requiring the chair to be transported to a service center; Medical Department Store services Golden Technologies products at all six Southwest Florida locations

Perfect for Southwest Florida — and Traveling From It

Southwest Florida's combination of indoor shopping centers, outdoor waterfront dining, resort communities, and year-round cruise departures from Fort Myers, Naples, and Tampa makes the Cricket LT a particularly practical choice for residents and visitors. The airline-friendly battery and under-30-lb frame handle flight travel to see family or take a vacation. The 12-inch folded profile fits into most mid-size car trunks — including sedan trunks, not just SUVs. The memory foam cushion handles all-day use at a theme park or on a cruise ship. The side-fold means a single person can typically manage loading without help. Medical Department Store carries Golden Technologies products at all six Southwest Florida locations — call ahead to confirm Cricket LT floor availability for an in-person demonstration.

FAQs

Is the Cricket LT truly airline-approved — what does that actually mean for flying?

The Cricket LT's lithium-ion battery meets the FAA watt-hour limits that govern airline acceptance of lithium batteries on commercial flights. In practice: the battery must be carried in the cabin (not checked), not installed in the chair in the cargo hold. The included battery carry bag is designed for this — you remove the battery before checking the chair as a mobility aid (airlines are required to accept manual and power wheelchairs as checked mobility devices under the Air Carrier Access Act, at no additional charge), carry the battery in the bag as a carry-on or personal item, and reunite them at your destination. The chair frame itself, without the battery, goes to the cargo hold as a checked mobility aid. Some airlines may ask for the battery's watt-hour rating — keep the manufacturer's battery documentation with the carry bag when traveling. Call us at 1-866-218-0902 and we can provide the battery spec documentation for your airline if needed.

Can one person load the Cricket LT into a car trunk without help?

The side-fold design is specifically intended to make single-person loading more manageable. The sequence: fold the chair sideways (it stays on its wheels at 12" wide), roll it to the vehicle, tilt it onto its rear wheels, and roll/tip it into the trunk. Because the chair stays on its wheels through the fold, there is no full lift from ground level — the motion is more of a tilt and roll than a dead lift. Whether a specific individual can manage this depends on their upper body strength, the height of the vehicle's trunk opening, and whether they're loading into a sedan trunk (lower opening) vs. an SUV hatch (higher opening with a ramp option). At 25.8 lbs. without the battery, the mechanical lift is less than half what most comparable 300 lb-capacity power chairs require. For anyone uncertain, an in-store demonstration at any of our six Southwest Florida locations lets you try the fold and loading motion before purchasing.

What is the HCPCS code K0899 and does insurance cover the Cricket LT?

HCPCS K0899 is the code for "Power Wheelchair, Not Otherwise Classified" — it is used for powered mobility devices that don't fit the specific clinical criteria of more tightly defined Medicare power chair codes (K0813–K0816 for standard power chairs, K0820–K0829 for complex rehab chairs). Medicare coverage for power wheelchairs requires documentation of medical necessity — a qualifying diagnosis, a physician's prescription, an in-person evaluation, and evidence that less complex mobility aids (canes, walkers, manual wheelchairs) are insufficient. The Cricket LT under K0899 may or may not be covered by Medicare depending on individual coverage determinations; coverage under Medicare Advantage and private insurance plans varies. Call us before purchasing if you intend to pursue insurance coverage — our team can help identify the correct documentation pathway and what your specific plan requires before you commit to the purchase.

Questions about the Golden Cricket LT, to see a floor demonstration, or for insurance documentation assistance? Call our mobility specialists: 1-866-218-0902  |  Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–3pm EST

Venice: 941-497-2273    Sarasota: 941-923-7556    North Port: 941-282-9676    Port Charlotte: 941-743-6644    Fort Myers: 239-482-6111    Naples: 239-529-2242