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Fullriver DCG55-12 · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 55Ah

Reference: BOL-FULLRIVER-DCG55-12

Fullriver DCG55-12: electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 55 Ah, measuring 271 × 170 × 189 mm.

The Fullriver DCG55-12 at a glance

The Fullriver DCG55-12 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 DCG55-12 belongs to the Fullriver DCG Series range. See all Fullriver batteries

Inside the DCG55-12: AGM technology

The DCG55-12 is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. It withstands many more cycles than a conventional lead battery, at the cost of being more sensitive to overcharging.

Fullriver DCG55-12 vs DCG56-12 and HC60B

The real differences between the DCG55-12 and the closest Fullriver models:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Fullriver DCG55-12 (this one)55 Ah271 × 170 × 18919 kg
Fullriver DCG56-1256 Ah278 × 175 × 19021.1 kg
Fullriver HC60B60 Ah278 × 175 × 1906.22 kg
  • Fullriver DCG56-12: 1 Ah more, a different case (278 × 175 × 190 mm).
  • Fullriver HC60B: 5 Ah more, a different case (278 × 175 × 190 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Fullriver DCG55-12

No other reference in the catalogue fully matches the dimensions and polarity of the DCG55-12; you will find the closest ones among our electric wheelchair batteries.

Fullriver DCG55-12 codes and part numbers

The DCG55-12 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceDCG55-12
Terminal typeAP
Not to be confused withFullriver DCG50-12 (50 Ah), Fullriver DCG51-12 (51 Ah), Fullriver DCG56-12 (56 Ah)

Before ordering the DCG55-12, check this

  • With 55 Ah, the DCG55-12 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
  • The DCG55-12 needs 271 × 170 × 189 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

Frequently asked questions about the Fullriver DCG55-12

Fullriver DCG55-12 or DCG56-12?

Compared with the DCG55-12, the Fullriver DCG56-12 has 1 Ah more. With 56 Ah, the DCG56-12 runs longer between charges than the DCG55-12 (55 Ah). Mind the space: the DCG56-12 measures 278 × 175 × 190 mm.

How much does the Fullriver DCG55-12 weigh?

The DCG55-12 weighs 19 kg. For reference, the Fullriver DCG56-12 (56 Ah) weighs 21.1 kg.

Do I have to replace both batteries at once?

Yes. Wheelchairs fit two batteries in series, and a new one next to a worn one becomes unbalanced and lasts much less.

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