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Ritar RA12-40B · Electric wheelchair battery 12V 42Ah

Reference: BOL-RITAR-RA12-40B

Ritar RA12-40B: electric wheelchair battery with 12 V and 42 Ah, measuring 198 × 166 × 171 mm.

Where the Ritar RA12-40B fits

The Ritar RA12-40B is made for powered wheelchairs. The RA12-40B is fitted in pairs: two 12 V batteries in series give the chair's 24 V.

The RA12-40B belongs to the Ritar RITAR RA range. The full range of Ritar batteries

AGM technology in the RA12-40B

Inside, the RA12-40B has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. It is fitted in cars with advanced Start-Stop and in deep-cycle equipment.

Ritar RA12-40B vs RA12-33

The real differences between the RA12-40B and the closest Ritar models:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Ritar RA12-40B (this one)42 Ah198 × 166 × 17111.5 kg
Ritar RA12-3335 Ah195 × 130 × 1809.6 kg
  • Ritar RA12-33: 7 Ah less, a different case (195 × 130 × 180 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Ritar RA12-40B

As the RA12-40B 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)
Fullriver DCG40-12AGM40 Ah198 × 166 × 171
Long WP40-12AGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171
Long WP40-12NAGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171
Long WP40-12EAGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171
Long WP40-12NEAGM40 Ah197.7 × 166 × 171
Kronobat ES45-12AGM45 Ah198 × 166 × 171

Ritar RA12-40B codes and part numbers

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the RA12-40B with these codes:

Commercial referenceRA12-40B
Terminal typeM6

What to look at before buying the RA12-40B

  • Your current battery should say about 42 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • Measure the space: the RA12-40B takes up 198 × 166 × 171 mm.

Frequently asked questions about the Ritar RA12-40B

Ritar RA12-40B or RA12-33?

Compared with the RA12-40B, the Ritar RA12-33 has 7 Ah less. With 42 Ah, the RA12-40B runs longer between charges than the RA12-33 (35 Ah). Mind the space: the RA12-33 measures 195 × 130 × 180 mm.

How much does the Ritar RA12-40B weigh?

The RA12-40B weighs 11.5 kg. For reference, the Ritar RA12-33 (35 Ah) weighs 9.6 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Ritar RA12-40B?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Fullriver DCG40-12, Long WP40-12 and Long WP40-12N. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the RA12-40B.

Which charger does the Ritar RA12-40B 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 RA12-40B

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