Tacela A4 Folding Stretcher — Mobile Casualty Evacuation System

The Tacela A4 Folding Stretcher is designed for rapid and safe transport of casualties from the position to the evacuation point. The system combines portability, durability, and ease of use: deployment takes only two minutes, when folded the stretcher fits into a cover, and the wheels are removable and stored in a carry bag for shoulder or hand transport. The stretcher is specifically designed for casualty evacuation, ensuring a horizontal position for the injured with strap fixation and shock absorption due to the stretched fabric on the frame.

The wheelbase has high ground clearance and puncture-proof polyurethane foam wheels, allowing the system to be used on various terrains: fields, forest belts, plowed areas. Thanks to the balanced wheelbase, when transporting, a weight of 100 kg feels like 15 kg, and a special quick-release strap allows the entire load to be transferred to the shoulders, freeing the hands. Handles on both sides allow the stretcher to be carried over obstacles or, if necessary, pushed by an accompanying person, assisting the lead. This enables one person or a small squad to quickly evacuate a casualty, reducing the risk of significant blood loss and preserving the unit's combat effectiveness.

The Tacela A4 stretcher can withstand a dynamic load of up to 140 kg, so it can also be used to deliver ammunition and supplies from the drop-off point to the position. The water-repellent dense olive/khaki fabric combined with the black frame makes the stretcher less visible on the terrain. The stretcher has been tested in harsh conditions and received positive feedback from military personnel.

Advantages and Features

• Quick Deployment: unfolds in two minutes.
• Portability: folded stretcher fits into a cover, wheels into a bag.
• Load Balancing: 100 kg feels like 15 kg due to the wheelbase.
• High Ground Clearance and Puncture-Proof Wheels: works on difficult terrain.
• Durability: withstands 140 kg dynamic load.
• Cargo Transport Capability: suitable for delivering ammunition and supplies.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Tacela (Ukraine)
• Unfolded size (cm): 230 x 55 x 42
• Folded size (cm): 115 x 20 x 10
• Frame and wheelbase material: steel
• Frame weight: 13.6 kg
• Wheelbase weight: 9.4 kg
• Wheelbase ground clearance: 46 cm
• Height above ground: 50 cm
• Payload: 140 kg
• Wheels: polyurethane foam, tubeless, puncture-proof
• Fabric: dense, waterproof, 100% polyester (1000 den), olive/khaki color
• Package contents: stretcher, wheelbase, two covers (bags), strap with carabiners and optional damper cushion

Example usage algorithm: in a folded state, the stretcher is delivered to the drop-off point; in two minutes, the stretcher is deployed, ammunition or supplies can be loaded onto it and delivered to the position. The stretcher is kept in a deployed state and, if necessary, is ready for rapid casualty evacuation; after use, it can be used to transport cargo back to the evacuation point.

The Tacela A4 Folding Stretcher — an effective solution for units holding positions, as well as for assault groups that need a fast, reliable, and mobile system for evacuation and cargo transport in difficult terrain conditions.

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