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Fullriver HC8 · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 8Ah

Reference: BOL-FULLRIVER-HC8

Fullriver HC8: electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 8 Ah, measuring 138 × 86 × 101.6 mm.

The Fullriver HC8 at a glance

The Fullriver HC8 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 HC8 belongs to the Fullriver FULLRIVER HC range. The full range of Fullriver batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Fullriver HC8

No other reference in the catalogue fully matches the dimensions and polarity of the HC8; you will find the closest ones among our electric wheelchair batteries.

Fullriver HC8 vs DC10-12: differences

What sets the HC8 apart from its neighbours in the Fullriver range:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Fullriver HC8 (this one)8 Ah138 × 86 × 101.656.6 kg
Fullriver DC10-1210 Ah151 × 65 × 1173.3 kg
  • Fullriver DC10-12: 2 Ah more, a different case (151 × 65 × 117 mm).

Inside the HC8: AGM technology

The HC8 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.

What to look at before buying the HC8

  • Length, width and height of the HC8: 138 × 86 × 101.6 mm.
  • Capacity of the HC8: 8 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.

Fullriver HC8 codes and part numbers

The HC8 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceHC8
Terminal typeM6
Not to be confused withFullriver HC18 (18 Ah), Fullriver HC28 (28 Ah), Fullriver HC80 (80 Ah)

Frequently asked questions about the Fullriver HC8

Fullriver HC8 or DC10-12?

Compared with the HC8, the Fullriver DC10-12 has 2 Ah more. With 10 Ah, the DC10-12 runs longer between charges than the HC8 (8 Ah). Mind the space: the DC10-12 measures 151 × 65 × 117 mm.

How much does the Fullriver HC8 weigh?

The HC8 weighs 56.6 kg. For reference, the Fullriver DC10-12 (10 Ah) weighs 3.3 kg.

Which charger does the Fullriver HC8 need?

A charger with an AGM mode that limits voltage to about 14.4-14.7 V. Never an old unregulated charger: overcharging dries out an AGM beyond repair.

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