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MK Battery 8GTE35 · Electric wheelchair battery 6V 196Ah

Reference: BOL-MK-8GTE35

MK Battery 8GTE35: electric wheelchair battery with 6 V and 196 Ah, measuring 244.9 × 190.8 × 270.5 mm.

Who the MK Battery 8GTE35 is for

The MK Battery 8GTE35 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 8GTE35 belongs to the MK Battery MK GEL range. More MK Battery batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the MK Battery 8GTE35

Other gel batteries with the dimensions and polarity of the 8GTE35: with gel it is best to stay with gel, because the charging profile is different.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Deka 8GTE35GEL196 Ah244.9 × 190.8 × 270.5

MK Battery 8GTE35 vs 8GGC2: which one to choose?

What sets the 8GTE35 apart from its neighbours in the MK Battery range:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
MK Battery 8GTE35 (this one)196 Ah244.9 × 190.8 × 270.531.3 kg
MK Battery 8GGC2180 Ah260.4 × 180.1 × 276.431.3 kg
  • MK Battery 8GGC2: 16 Ah less, a different case (260.4 × 180.1 × 276.4 mm).

What it means that the 8GTE35 is GEL

The 8GTE35 is a gel battery: the electrolyte is immobilised in silica gel. The 8GTE35 handles repeated deep discharges well, its strong point compared with an AGM.

What to look at before buying the 8GTE35

  • The 8GTE35 needs 244.9 × 190.8 × 270.5 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
  • Your current battery should say about 196 Ah; a little more is also fine.

MK Battery 8GTE35 codes and part numbers

Look for any of these 8GTE35 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

Commercial reference8GTE35
Terminal typeEAPT

Frequently asked questions about the MK Battery 8GTE35

MK Battery 8GTE35 or 8GGC2?

Compared with the 8GTE35, the MK Battery 8GGC2 has 16 Ah less. With 196 Ah, the 8GTE35 runs longer between charges than the 8GGC2 (180 Ah). Mind the space: the 8GGC2 measures 260.4 × 180.1 × 276.4 mm.

How much does the MK Battery 8GTE35 weigh?

The 8GTE35 weighs 31.3 kg. For reference, the MK Battery 8GGC2 (180 Ah) weighs 31.3 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the MK Battery 8GTE35?

For the 8GTE35, other gel batteries with its size and polarity: Deka 8GTE35.

How much range does the MK Battery 8GTE35 give in an electric wheelchair?

It depends on weight, terrain and the chair. As a guide, with 196 Ah per battery an average chair covers several kilometres a day; range drops with hills and cold batteries.

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