JMI Motorized Universal Wheeley Bar — Powered Telescope Dolly

The JMI Motorized Universal Wheeley Bar takes hands-free telescope mobility to the next level. This is the motor-driven version of the Universal Wheeley Bar — move your complete, fully assembled telescope from storage to your observing spot with powered motorized drive, without pushing, pulling, or lifting. Built by JMI on welded steel. Made in California, USA.

Product Overview

The Motorized Wheeley Bar is a powered telescope mobility system for tripod-mounted telescopes. It combines the proven JMI Wheeley Bar frame and locking-wheel design with an integrated motorized drive unit, allowing you to move a fully loaded imaging or visual rig with minimal physical effort. Ideal for heavy setups, limited mobility situations, or observatory configurations where powered transport is needed.

Who Is This Product Best For?

Observers and imagers who regularly move heavy rigs and want a powered solution — particularly those with physical limitations, very heavy imaging setups, or long transit distances between storage and observing positions. Also suits backyard observatories where motorized roll-out is part of an automated workflow.

Why Choose This Product?

• Motorized drive: Powered movement means no pushing or pulling heavy loads manually.
• Full telescope mobility: Move the complete assembled rig — mount, OTA, cameras, cables — without breaking down any component.
• JMI build quality: Same welded steel construction and locking-wheel reliability as the standard Wheeley Bar lineup.
• USA-made: Built in California by JMI.

Important Limitations

• Currently out of stock — contact us for availability and lead time
• Verify tip-to-tip range matches your tripod before ordering
• Higher investment than standard Wheeley Bars — contact us to discuss which configuration is right for your setup

Our Recommendation

The Motorized Wheeley Bar is a premium product for situations where standard push-and-roll mobility is not sufficient. Contact Ontario Telescope before ordering to confirm the right configuration for your specific mount and tripod combination.