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Fullriver DCG40-12 · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 40Ah

Reference: BOL-FULLRIVER-DCG40-12

The Fullriver DCG40-12 is an electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 40 Ah, measuring 198 × 166 × 171 mm.

The Fullriver DCG40-12 at a glance

The Fullriver DCG40-12 is a deep-cycle battery for electric wheelchairs: sealed, maintenance-free and built to discharge and recharge every day without losing capacity. It is fitted as a 12 V pair and takes hundreds of daily cycles, something a starter battery could not handle.

The DCG40-12 belongs to the Fullriver DCG Series range. More Fullriver batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Fullriver DCG40-12

Other AGM batteries that fit the DCG40-12's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Long WP40-12AGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171
Long WP40-12NAGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171
Long WP40-12EAGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171
Long WP40-12NEAGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171
Ritar RA12-40BAGM42 Ah198 × 166 × 171

Fullriver DCG40-12 vs HC44 and DCG32-12: differences

How the DCG40-12 compares with Fullriver batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Fullriver DCG40-12 (this one)40 Ah198 × 166 × 17113.5 kg
Fullriver HC4444 Ah198 × 166 × 17040 kg
Fullriver DCG32-1232 Ah197 × 131 × 17110.6 kg
  • Fullriver HC44: 4 Ah more, the same dimensions.
  • Fullriver DCG32-12: 8 Ah less, a different case (197 × 131 × 171 mm).

What it means that the DCG40-12 is AGM

The DCG40-12 is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. Being sealed, the DCG40-12 can be fitted in the boot or under a seat with no risk of spills.

Before ordering the DCG40-12, check this

  • The DCG40-12 needs 198 × 166 × 171 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
  • Your current battery should say about 40 Ah; a little more is also fine.

Part numbers and codes for the Fullriver DCG40-12

Look for any of these DCG40-12 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

Commercial referenceDCG40-12
Terminal typeM6
Not to be confused withFullriver DCG240-12 (240 Ah), Fullriver DCG50-12 (50 Ah), Fullriver DC140-12 (140 Ah, 795 A)

Frequently asked questions about the Fullriver DCG40-12

DCG40-12 or HC44: which one suits me?

Compared with the DCG40-12, the Fullriver HC44 has 4 Ah more. With 44 Ah, the HC44 runs longer between charges than the DCG40-12 (40 Ah). Both measure 198 × 166 × 171 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Fullriver DCG40-12 weigh?

13.5 kg, with 40 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Fullriver HC44 (44 Ah) weighs 40 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Fullriver DCG40-12?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Long WP40-12, Long WP40-12N and Long WP40-12E. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the DCG40-12.

How much range does the Fullriver DCG40-12 give in an electric wheelchair?

It depends on weight, terrain and the chair. As a guide, with 40 Ah per battery an average chair covers several kilometres a day; range drops with hills and cold batteries.

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