# Deka 8GU1 · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 31.6Ah

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> Deka 8GU1: 31.6 Ah electric wheelchair battery, 195.8×131.6×183.4 mm, GEL. Equivalent to MK Battery 8GU1 and MK Battery MU-1 SLD G.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/deka-8gu1
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Deka
- **Reference**: BOL-DEKA-8GU1
- **MPN**: 8GU1
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-06

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Deka |
| Range | DEKA GEL |
| Application | Electric wheelchairs |
| Technology | GEL |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 31.6 Ah |
| Length | 195.8 mm |
| Width | 131.6 mm |
| Height | 183.4 mm |
| Weight | 10.66 kg |

## Quick description

The Deka 8GU1 is an electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 31.6 Ah, measuring 195.8 × 131.6 × 183.4 mm.

## Description

## The Deka 8GU1 at a glance

The Deka 8GU1 is made for powered wheelchairs. It is fitted as a 12 V pair and takes hundreds of daily cycles, something a starter battery could not handle.
The 8GU1 belongs to the Deka DEKA GEL range. [The full range of Deka batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/deka-batteries)

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Deka 8GU1

Gel alternatives to the 8GU1, with the same size and polarity: a gel charger does not treat an AGM or a flooded battery the same way.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK Battery 8GU1 | GEL | 31.6 Ah | 195.8 × 131.6 × 183.4 |
| MK Battery MU-1 SLD G | GEL | 31.6 Ah | 195.8 × 131.6 × 183.4 |
| Long LG32-12 | GEL | 32 Ah | 197 × 131 × 180 |

## Deka 8GU1 vs 8G40: which one to choose?

How the 8GU1 compares with Deka batteries of similar size and capacity:

| Model | Capacity | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deka 8GU1 (this one) | 31.6 Ah | 195.8 × 131.6 × 183.4 | 10.66 kg |
| Deka 8G40 | 40 Ah | 197.1 × 168.1 × 174.8 | 14.29 kg |

- Deka 8G40: 8.40 Ah more, a different case (197.1 × 168.1 × 174.8 mm).

## GEL technology in the 8GU1

Inside, the 8GU1 holds its electrolyte in gel form. It is the classic technology for wheelchairs, scooters, motorhomes and solar.

## Check this before ordering the Deka 8GU1

- Measure the space: the 8GU1 takes up 195.8 × 131.6 × 183.4 mm.
- Capacity of the 8GU1: 31.6 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.

## Part numbers and codes for the Deka 8GU1

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the 8GU1 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | 8GU1 |
|---|---|
| Not to be confused with | Deka 8G31 (97.6 Ah) |

## Frequently asked questions about the Deka 8GU1

### 8GU1 or 8G40: which one suits me?

Compared with the 8GU1, the Deka 8G40 has 8.40 Ah more. With 40 Ah, the 8G40 runs longer between charges than the 8GU1 (31.6 Ah). Mind the space: the 8G40 measures 197.1 × 168.1 × 174.8 mm.

### How much does the Deka 8GU1 weigh?

10.66 kg, with 31.6 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Deka 8G40 (40 Ah) weighs 14.29 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Deka 8GU1?

For the 8GU1, other gel batteries with its size and polarity: MK Battery 8GU1, MK Battery MU-1 SLD G and Long LG32-12.

### Which charger does the Deka 8GU1 need?

A charger with a GEL mode not exceeding 14.1-14.4 V. Charging it with a conventional lead-acid profile damages it through overcharging.

## Other options if you are unsure about the 8GU1

- [All electric wheelchair batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/electric-wheelchair-batteries)
- [More Deka models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/deka-batteries)
- [MK Battery 8GU1](https://bateriasonline.es/en/mk-battery-8gu1) · 31.6 Ah, 195.8×131.6×183.4 mm
- [MK Battery MU-1 SLD G](https://bateriasonline.es/en/mk-battery-mu-1-sld-g) · 31.6 Ah, 195.8×131.6×183.4 mm

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