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Long LG40-12 · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 40Ah

Reference: BOL-LONG-LG40-12

The Long LG40-12 is an electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 40 Ah, measuring 199 × 166 × 171 mm, with the positive terminal on the right.

Who the Long LG40-12 is for

The Long LG40-12 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 LG40-12 belongs to the Long LG Series range. More Long batteries

Inside the LG40-12: GEL technology

The LG40-12 is a gel battery: the electrolyte is immobilised in silica gel. It requires a charger with a specific gel profile.

Long LG40-12 vs LG45-12 and LG45-12N

Torn between the LG40-12 and another similar Long? This is what changes:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)PositiveWeight
Long LG40-12 (this one)40 Ah199 × 166 × 171right13.3 kg
Long LG45-1245 Ah199 × 166 × 171right15 kg
Long LG45-12N45 Ah199 × 166 × 171right15 kg
  • Long LG45-12: 5 Ah more, the same dimensions.
  • Long LG45-12N: 5 Ah more, the same dimensions.

Equivalents and alternatives to the Long LG40-12

Other gel batteries with the dimensions and polarity of the LG40-12: with gel it is best to stay with gel, because the charging profile is different.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
MK Battery 8G40GEL40 Ah197.1 × 168.1 × 174.8
MK Battery M40-12 SLD GGEL40 Ah197.1 × 168.1 × 174.8
Deka 8G40GEL40 Ah197.1 × 168.1 × 174.8
Long LG40-12NGEL40 Ah199 × 166 × 171

Long LG40-12 codes and part numbers

The LG40-12 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceLG40-12
Not to be confused withLong LG45-12 (45 Ah), Long LG50-12 (50 Ah)

What to look at before buying the LG40-12

  • With 40 Ah, the LG40-12 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
  • With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the LG40-12 is on the right.
  • The LG40-12 needs 199 × 166 × 171 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

Frequently asked questions about the Long LG40-12

Long LG40-12 or LG45-12?

Compared with the LG40-12, the Long LG45-12 has 5 Ah more. With 45 Ah, the LG45-12 runs longer between charges than the LG40-12 (40 Ah). Both measure 199 × 166 × 171 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Long LG40-12 weigh?

The LG40-12 weighs 13.3 kg. For reference, the Long LG45-12 (45 Ah) weighs 15 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Long LG40-12?

For the LG40-12, other gel batteries with its size and polarity: MK Battery 8G40, MK Battery M40-12 SLD G and Deka 8G40.

Which side is the positive terminal on the Long LG40-12?

The LG40-12 has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.

Which charger does the Long LG40-12 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.

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