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MK Battery M55-12 SLD M · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 55Ah

Reference: BOL-MK-M55-12 SLD M

MK Battery M55-12 SLD M: electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 55 Ah, measuring 226 × 135 × 214 mm.

Where the MK Battery M55-12 SLD M fits

The MK Battery M55-12 SLD M 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 M55-12 SLD M belongs to the MK Battery MK AGM range. See all MK Battery batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the MK Battery M55-12 SLD M

Other AGM batteries that fit the M55-12 SLD M's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Long WP55-12NAGM55 Ah226 × 135 × 214
Long WP55-12NEAGM55 Ah226 × 135 × 214
Kronobat ES55-12AGM55 Ah226 × 135 × 214
Fullriver HC55AGM55 Ah229 × 138 × 212
Q-Battery 12LCP-56AGM56 Ah229 × 138 × 210

MK Battery M55-12 SLD M vs M62-12 SLD M and M22NF-HC: differences

What sets the M55-12 SLD M apart from its neighbours in the MK Battery range:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
MK Battery M55-12 SLD M (this one)55 Ah226 × 135 × 21417 kg
MK Battery M62-12 SLD M65 Ah226 × 135 × 21418.7 kg
MK Battery M22NF-HC48.4 Ah228.3 × 138.9 × 210.118.14 kg
  • MK Battery M62-12 SLD M: 10 Ah more, the same dimensions.
  • MK Battery M22NF-HC: 6.60 Ah less, a different case (228.3 × 138.9 × 210.1 mm).

AGM technology in the M55-12 SLD M

Inside, the M55-12 SLD M has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. It is fitted in cars with advanced Start-Stop and in deep-cycle equipment.

Check this before ordering the MK Battery M55-12 SLD M

  • Length, width and height of the M55-12 SLD M: 226 × 135 × 214 mm.
  • With 55 Ah, the M55-12 SLD M replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.

Part numbers and codes for the MK Battery M55-12 SLD M

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the M55-12 SLD M with these codes:

Commercial referenceM55-12 SLD M
Terminal typeM6
Not to be confused withMK Battery M45-12 SLD M (45 Ah), MK Battery M50-12 SLD M (50 Ah), MK Battery M75-12 SLD M (75 Ah)

Frequently asked questions about the MK Battery M55-12 SLD M

M55-12 SLD M or M62-12 SLD M: which one suits me?

Compared with the M55-12 SLD M, the MK Battery M62-12 SLD M has 10 Ah more. With 65 Ah, the M62-12 SLD M runs longer between charges than the M55-12 SLD M (55 Ah). Both measure 226 × 135 × 214 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the MK Battery M55-12 SLD M weigh?

17 kg, with 55 Ah of capacity. For reference, the MK Battery M62-12 SLD M (65 Ah) weighs 18.7 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the MK Battery M55-12 SLD M?

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

How much range does the MK Battery M55-12 SLD M give in an electric wheelchair?

It depends on weight, terrain and the chair. As a guide, with 55 Ah per battery an average chair covers several kilometres a day; range drops with hills and cold batteries.

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