Battery Types

Lead-Acid

• Lead-acid batteries are available for each machine in a range of sizes to suit application needs.
• Lead Acid Battery charged overnight in the machine is likely to be a good solution in single shift and lighter 12 hour or 2 shift operations.
• Highly intensive applications and long/multiple shifts require larger or multiple batteries.
• To achieve best life, 5 Years plus, good charging and maintenance practices are needed. Operators and maintenance staff may need to be trained.
• Side battery extraction options available across the range help reduce battery exchange time.

Lithium-Ion

• Li-Ion batteries are available for each machine in a range of sizes to suit application needs.
• Highly intensive applications and long/multiple shifts require larger batteries and opportunity charging throughout the shifts.
• Fast full charge in 1-2 hrs, no battery changing required, maintenance free, higher efficiency and lower energy costs compared to lead-acid.

Fuel-Cell

• Fuel-Cell batteries are not available but are under development.
• Run on compressed hydrogen and the only emission at the point-of-use is water.
• Refuel is as quick as 3 minutes.