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MK Battery ES17-12 · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 18Ah

Reference: BOL-MK-ES17-12

The MK Battery ES17-12 is an electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 18 Ah, measuring 181.1 × 75.9 × 166.9 mm.

Who the MK Battery ES17-12 is for

The MK Battery ES17-12 is a deep-cycle battery for electric wheelchairs: sealed, maintenance-free and built to discharge and recharge every day without losing capacity. The ES17-12 is fitted in pairs: two 12 V batteries in series give the chair's 24 V.

The ES17-12 belongs to the MK Battery MK AGM range. More MK Battery batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the MK Battery ES17-12

As the ES17-12 is an AGM battery, we only list other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: neither an EFB nor a conventional battery can replace it.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Long WP18-12AGM18 Ah181 × 76 × 167
Long WP18-12IAGM18 Ah181 × 76 × 167
Long WP18-12NAGM18 Ah181 × 76 × 167
Long WP18-12UAGM18 Ah181 × 76 × 167
Kronobat ES17-12AGM18 Ah181 × 76 × 167
Q-Battery 12LCP-19AGM19 Ah181 × 77 × 167

MK Battery ES17-12 vs ES20-12C and ES20-12C FT: differences

How the ES17-12 compares with MK Battery batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
MK Battery ES17-12 (this one)18 Ah181.1 × 75.9 × 166.95.85 kg
MK Battery ES20-12C20 Ah181.1 × 75.9 × 166.95.94 kg
MK Battery ES20-12C FT20 Ah181.1 × 75.9 × 166.95.94 kg
  • MK Battery ES20-12C: 2 Ah more, the same dimensions.
  • MK Battery ES20-12C FT: 2 Ah more, the same dimensions.

What it means that the ES17-12 is AGM

The ES17-12 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.

What to look at before buying the ES17-12

  • The ES17-12 needs 181.1 × 75.9 × 166.9 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
  • With 18 Ah, the ES17-12 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.

MK Battery ES17-12 codes and part numbers

The ES17-12 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceES17-12
Terminal typeF2 / F3
Not to be confused withMK Battery ES1.2-12 (1.2 Ah), MK Battery ES1.9-12 (2.3 Ah), MK Battery ES12-12 (12 Ah)

Frequently asked questions about the MK Battery ES17-12

MK Battery ES17-12 or ES20-12C?

Compared with the ES17-12, the MK Battery ES20-12C has 2 Ah more. With 20 Ah, the ES20-12C runs longer between charges than the ES17-12 (18 Ah). Both measure 181.1 × 75.9 × 166.9 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the MK Battery ES17-12 weigh?

The ES17-12 weighs 5.85 kg. For reference, the MK Battery ES20-12C (20 Ah) weighs 5.94 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the MK Battery ES17-12?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Long WP18-12, Long WP18-12I and Long WP18-12N. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the ES17-12.

Which charger does the MK Battery ES17-12 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.

Other options if you are unsure about the ES17-12

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