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Long WP55-12N · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 55Ah

Reference: BOL-LONG-WP55-12N

Long WP55-12N: electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 55 Ah, measuring 226 × 135 × 214 mm.

Who the Long WP55-12N is for

The Long WP55-12N 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 WP55-12N belongs to the Long WP Series range. The full range of Long batteries

AGM technology in the WP55-12N

Inside, the WP55-12N has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. It is fitted in cars with advanced Start-Stop and in deep-cycle equipment.

Long WP55-12N vs U1-36HE, WP55-12 and U1-36NE: differences

What sets the WP55-12N apart from its neighbours in the Long range:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Long WP55-12N (this one)55 Ah226 × 135 × 21417.1 kg
Long U1-36HE36 Ah197 × 131 × 18011 kg
Long WP55-1255 Ah226 × 135 × 22917.1 kg
Long U1-36NE36 Ah197 × 131 × 16811 kg
  • Long U1-36HE: 19 Ah less, a different case (197 × 131 × 180 mm).
  • Long WP55-12: the same capacity, a different height (229 mm instead of 214 mm). It only fits if there is room for 229 mm of height.
  • Long U1-36NE: 19 Ah less, a different case (197 × 131 × 168 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Long WP55-12N

Other AGM batteries that fit the WP55-12N's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Kronobat ES55-12AGM55 Ah226 × 135 × 214
MK Battery M55-12 SLD MAGM55 Ah226 × 135 × 214
Fullriver HC55AGM55 Ah229 × 138 × 212
Long WP55-12NEAGM55 Ah226 × 135 × 214
Q-Battery 12LCP-56AGM56 Ah229 × 138 × 210

Part numbers and codes for the Long WP55-12N

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the WP55-12N with these codes:

Commercial referenceWP55-12N
Not to be confused withLong WP45-12N (45 Ah), Long WP50-12N (50 Ah), Long WP65-12N (65 Ah)

Check this before ordering the Long WP55-12N

  • Your current battery should say about 55 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • The WP55-12N needs 226 × 135 × 214 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

Frequently asked questions about the Long WP55-12N

WP55-12N or U1-36HE: which one suits me?

Compared with the WP55-12N, the Long U1-36HE has 19 Ah less. With 55 Ah, the WP55-12N runs longer between charges than the U1-36HE (36 Ah). Mind the space: the U1-36HE measures 197 × 131 × 180 mm.

Long WP55-12N or WP55-12: what changes?

Mainly the height: the WP55-12N is 214 mm tall and the Long WP55-12 229 mm, with the same length and width and 55 Ah against 55 Ah. Before choosing between the WP55-12N and the WP55-12, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.

How much does the Long WP55-12N weigh?

17.1 kg, with 55 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Long U1-36HE (36 Ah) weighs 11 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Long WP55-12N?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Kronobat ES55-12, MK Battery M55-12 SLD M and Fullriver HC55. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the WP55-12N.

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.

Keep comparing: alternatives to the WP55-12N

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