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MK Battery M50-12 SLD M · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 50Ah

Reference: BOL-MK-M50-12 SLD M · EAN 3660766448583

The MK Battery M50-12 SLD M is an electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 50 Ah, measuring 198.9 × 166.1 × 170.9 mm.

The MK Battery M50-12 SLD M at a glance

The MK Battery M50-12 SLD M is a deep-cycle battery for electric wheelchairs: sealed, maintenance-free and built to discharge and recharge every day without losing capacity. The M50-12 SLD M is fitted in pairs: two 12 V batteries in series give the chair's 24 V.

The M50-12 SLD M belongs to the MK Battery MK AGM range. The full range of MK Battery batteries

Inside the M50-12 SLD M: AGM technology

The M50-12 SLD M 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.

MK Battery M50-12 SLD M vs M45-12 SLD M and ES40-12: which one to choose?

Torn between the M50-12 SLD M and another similar MK Battery? This is what changes:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
MK Battery M50-12 SLD M (this one)50 Ah198.9 × 166.1 × 170.915.06 kg
MK Battery M45-12 SLD M45 Ah198.9 × 166.1 × 170.914.47 kg
MK Battery ES40-1245 Ah198.1 × 166.1 × 170.914.47 kg
  • MK Battery M45-12 SLD M: 5 Ah less, the same dimensions.
  • MK Battery ES40-12: 5 Ah less, the same dimensions.

Equivalents and alternatives to the MK Battery M50-12 SLD M

Other AGM batteries that fit the M50-12 SLD M's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Long WP50-12AGM50 Ah199 × 166 × 171
Long WP50-12NAGM50 Ah199 × 166 × 171
Long WP50-12NEAGM50 Ah199 × 166 × 171
Kronobat ES50-12AGM50 Ah198 × 166 × 171
Q-Battery 12LCP-50AGM50 Ah198 × 166 × 171
MK Battery ES50-12AGM50 Ah198.9 × 166.1 × 170.9

Part numbers and codes for the MK Battery M50-12 SLD M

The M50-12 SLD M is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceM50-12 SLD M
EAN3660766448583
Terminal typeM6
Not to be confused withMK Battery M20-12 SLD M (20 Ah), MK Battery M40-12 SLD M (45 Ah), MK Battery M55-12 SLD M (55 Ah)

What to look at before buying the M50-12 SLD M

  • Your current battery should say about 50 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • Measure the space: the M50-12 SLD M takes up 198.9 × 166.1 × 170.9 mm.

Frequently asked questions about the MK Battery M50-12 SLD M

M50-12 SLD M or M45-12 SLD M: which one suits me?

Compared with the M50-12 SLD M, the MK Battery M45-12 SLD M has 5 Ah less. With 50 Ah, the M50-12 SLD M runs longer between charges than the M45-12 SLD M (45 Ah). Both measure 198.9 × 166.1 × 170.9 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the MK Battery M50-12 SLD M weigh?

15.06 kg, with 50 Ah of capacity. For reference, the MK Battery M45-12 SLD M (45 Ah) weighs 14.47 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the MK Battery M50-12 SLD M?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Long WP50-12, Long WP50-12N and Long WP50-12NE. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the M50-12 SLD M.

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.

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