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Industrial & Commercial Energy Battery Systems
48 Volt Batteries
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Rubix Giga Stack Series RGS51100 5.12kWh 100Ah 48V LiFePO4 Battery
- AMP Hours100 Ah
- Voltage48 V
- ChemistryLiFePO4
Delivery on Sep 18–23
Limited stock
Discover Energy Helios 52-48-16000 16.1 kWh 314Ah 48V Outdoor-Rated High-Performance LiFePO4 Battery
- AMP Hours314 Ah
- Voltage48 V
- ChemistryLithium, LiFePO4
Free deliveryDelivery on Sep 11–16
Limited stock
EG4 PowerPro EG4LIFPOW4-48V280A 14.3kWh 280Ah 48V Outdoor/Waterproof Heated Lithium Battery
- AMP Hours280 Ah
- Voltage48 V
- ChemistryLithium, LiFePO4
Pickup on Fri, Sep 11
Delivery on Sep 11–16
Limited stock
16kWh Whole Home Backup: MidNite Power 48V LiFePO4 Battery + 18kW Sol-Ark Hybrid Inverter - ESS kit
- AMP Hours314 Ah
- Voltage48 V
- ChemistryLiFePO4
Free deliveryDelivery on Sep 11–16
Limited stock
- AMP Hours314 Ah
- Voltage48 V
- ChemistryLithium, LiFePO4
Free deliveryDelivery on Sep 11–16
12 Volt Batteries
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= 111
MK Battery DEKA 8AU1H 32Ah 12V AGM Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 111)
- AMP Hours32 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryAGM
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 111
MK Battery DEKA 8GU1H 36Ah 12V Gel Deep-Cycle Battery (Pallet of 111)
- AMP Hours31.6 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryGel
- Group sizeU1
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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MK Battery DEKA 8G40-EI-DEKA 48Ah 12V Gel Deep-Cycle Battery (Pallet of 90)
- AMP Hours48 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryGel
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 72
MK Battery DEKA 8A22NF 55Ah 12V AGM Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 72)
- AMP Hours55 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryAGM
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Interstate DCM0075 75Ah 12V AGM Deep-Cycle Battery (Pallet of 36)
- AMP Hours75 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 17–22
In stock
= 36
Interstate GEL0075 70Ah 12V Gel Deep-Cycle Battery (Pallet of 36)
- AMP Hours70 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Gel
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 17–22
In stock
= 28
Interstate DCM0090 100Ah 12V AGM Deep-Cycle Battery (Pallet of 28)
- AMP Hours100 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 17–22
In stock
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MK Battery DEKA 8G34-EI-DEKA 70Ah 12V Gel Deep-Cycle Solar Battery (Pallet of 44)
- AMP Hours70 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryGel
- Group size34
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 28
Interstate DCM0100 110Ah 12V AGM Deep-Cycle Battery (Pallet of 28)
- AMP Hours110 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 17–22
In stock
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MK Battery DEKA 8A24 79Ah 12V AGM Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 44)
- AMP Hours79 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryAGM
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Interstate SLA1195 120Ah 12V AGM Deep-Cycle Battery (Pallet of 28)
- AMP Hours120 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 17–22
In stock
= 28
Interstate GEL0100 100Ah 12V Gel Deep-Cycle Battery (Pallet of 28)
- AMP Hours100 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Gel
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 17–22
In stock
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MK Battery DEKA 8G24-UT-DEKA 73.6Ah 12V Gel Deep-Cycle Solar Battery (Pallet of 44)
- AMP Hours73.6 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryGel
- Group size24
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 44
MK Battery DEKA 8G24-EI-DEKA 84.5Ah 12V Gel Deep-Cycle Solar Battery (Pallet of 44)
- AMP Hours84.5 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryGel
- Group size24
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 36
MK Battery DEKA 8A27 92Ah 12V AGM Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 36)
- AMP Hours92 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryAGM
- Group size27
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 36
MK Battery DEKA 8A27DT 92Ah 12V AGM Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 36)
- AMP Hours92 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryAGM
- Group size27
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 36
MK Battery DEKA 8A31DT 105Ah 12V AGM Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 36)
- AMP Hours105 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryAGM
- Group size31
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 36
MK Battery DEKA 8A30-HEI 105Ah 12V AGM Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 36)
- AMP Hours105 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryAGM
- Group size31
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 36
MK Battery DEKA 8G27-HUT 88Ah 12V Gel Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 36)
- AMP Hours88 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Gel
- Group size27
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 36
MK Battery DEKA 8G30-HFL 97.6Ah 12V Gel Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 36)
- AMP Hours97.6 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Gel
- Group size30
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 4
Trojan P-1275 12V 145Ah Battery Pack of 4 for Golf Cart (4x12V)
- AMP Hours145 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC12
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 30
Trojan P-1275 12V 145Ah Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery Golf Cart & Industrial (Pallet of 30)
- AMP Hours145 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC12
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 10
Trojan P-1275 12V 145Ah Battery Pack of 10 for Golf Cart (10x12V)
- AMP Hours145 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC12
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan P-1275 12V 145Ah Battery Pack of 6 for Golf Cart (6x12V)
- AMP Hours145 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC12
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 10
Trojan Motive T-1275 LPT 150Ah 12V Battery Pack of 10 for Golf Cart (10x6V)
- AMP Hours150 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC12
Ready to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 30
Trojan Motive T-1275 LPT 150Ah 12V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery Golf Cart & Industrial (Pallet of 30)
- AMP Hours150 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC12
Ready to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 4
Trojan Motive T-1275 LPT 150Ah 12V Battery Pack of 4 for Golf Cart (4x6V)
- AMP Hours150 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC12
Ready to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan Motive T-1275 LPT 150Ah 12V Battery Pack of 8 for Golf Cart (8x6V)
- AMP Hours150 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC12
Ready to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan Motive T-1275 LPT 150Ah 12V Battery Pack of 6 for Golf Cart (6x6V)
- AMP Hours150 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC12
Ready to ship on Sep 16–21
Limited stock
= 45
- AMP Hours102 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
- Group size31
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 16
MK Battery DEKA 8A4DLTP 198Ah 12V AGM Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 16)
- AMP Hours198 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryAGM
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 16
MK Battery DEKA 8G4D-HAP 183Ah 12V Gel Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 16)
- AMP Hours183 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Gel
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 16
MK Battery DEKA 8G4D-HLT 183Ah 12V Gel Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 16)
- AMP Hours183 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Gel
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
DEKA 8A8D-LTP-DEKA 12V AGM Lead-Acid Storage Battery (by MK Battery)
- AMP Hours245 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
Delivery on Sep 16–21
In stock
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MK Battery DEKA 8G8D-HAP 225Ah 12V Gel Deep Cycle Battery (Pallet of 12)
- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage12 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Gel
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
8 Volt Batteries
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Trojan Pacer P-875 8V 165Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x8V)
- AMP Hours165 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 4
Trojan Pacer P-875 8V 165Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (4x8V)
- AMP Hours165 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 40
- AMP Hours165 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 10
Trojan Pacer P-875 8V 165Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (10x8V)
- AMP Hours165 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan Pacer P-875 8V 165Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x8V)
- AMP Hours165 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 40
Trojan Motive T-875 LPT 170Ah 8V Deep-Cycle Battery Golf Cart & Industrial Power (Pallet of 40)
- AMP Hours170 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 40
Trojan Motive T-875 EHPT 170Ah 8V Deep-Cycle Battery Golf Cart & Industrial Power (Pallet of 40)
- AMP Hours170 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 10
Trojan T-875 8V 170Ah Battery Pack of 10 for Golf Cart (10x8V)
- AMP Hours170 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan T-875 8V 170Ah Battery Pack of 6 for Golf Cart (6x8V)
- AMP Hours170 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan T-875 8V 170Ah Battery Pack of 8 for Golf Cart (8x8V)
- AMP Hours170 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 6
Trojan T-875 EHPT 8V 170Ah Battery Pack of 6 for Golf Cart (6x8V)
- AMP Hours170 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 4
Trojan T-875 8V 170Ah Battery Pack of 4 for Golf Cart (4x8V)
- AMP Hours170 Ah
- Voltage8 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC8
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
6 Volt Batteries
In stock
= 40
Trojan Pacer P-105 LPT 220Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery Golf Cart & RV (Pallet of 40)
- AMP Hours220 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 10
Trojan Pacer P-105 6V 220Ah Battery Pack of 10 for Golf Cart (10x6V)
- AMP Hours220 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 8
Trojan Pacer P-105 6V 220Ah Battery Pack of 8 for Golf Cart (8x6V)
- AMP Hours220 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 6
Trojan Pacer P-105 6V 220Ah Battery Pack of 6 for Golf Cart (6x6V)
- AMP Hours220 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan Pacer P-105 6V 220Ah Battery Pack of 4 for Golf Cart (4x6V)
- AMP Hours220 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 40
Trojan Motive T-605 LPT 210Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery Golf Cart & Industrial (Pallet of 40)
- AMP Hours210 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
Customer Choice
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Trojan T-105 6V 225Ah Battery Pack of 8 for Golf Cart (8x6V)
- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 10
Trojan T-105 6V 225Ah Battery Pack of 10 for Golf Cart (10x6V)
- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan T-605 6V 210Ah Battery Pack of 6 for Golf Cart (6x6V)
- AMP Hours210 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan T-605 6V 210Ah Battery Pack of 8 for Golf Cart (8x6V)
- AMP Hours210 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan T-605 6V 210Ah Battery Pack of 10 for Golf Cart (10x6V)
- AMP Hours210 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan T-105 EHPT 6V 225Ah Battery Pack of 8 for Golf Cart (8x6V)
- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan T-605 6V 210Ah Battery Pack of 4 for Golf Cart (4x6V)
- AMP Hours210 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
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Trojan T-105 EHPT 6V 225Ah Battery Pack of 6 for Golf Cart (6x6V)
- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 6
Trojan T-105 6V 225Ah Battery Pack of 6 for Golf Cart (6x6V)
- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
Limited stock
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Trojan Pacer P-125 6V 235Ah Battery Pack of 8 for Golf Cart (8x6V)
- AMP Hours235 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 4
Trojan T-105 6V 225Ah Battery Pack of 4 for Golf Cart (4x6V)
- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
Limited stock
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Trojan Pacer P-125 6V 235Ah Battery Pack of 6 for Golf Cart (6x6V)
- AMP Hours235 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
Customer Choice
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Trojan T-105 Plus 6V 225Ah Battery Pack of 8 for Golf Cart (8x6V)
- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 6
Trojan T-105 Plus 6V 225Ah Battery Pack of 6 for Golf Cart (6x6V)
- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
= 4
Trojan T-105 Plus 6V 225Ah Battery Pack of 4 for Golf Cart (4x6V)
- AMP Hours225 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
Limited stock
= 40
- AMP Hours207 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
Limited stock
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Trojan Motive T-125 6V 240Ah Battery Pack of 8 for Golf Cart & Solar (8x6V)
- AMP Hours240 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
In stock
DEKA 8L16-DEKA 6V Flooded Lead-Acid Storage Battery (by MK Battery)
- AMP Hours370 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
Delivery on Sep 16–21
Limited stock
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- AMP Hours305 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group size902
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
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Customer Choice
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Trojan Motive T-125 6V 240Ah Battery Pack of 4 for Golf Cart & Solar (4x6V)
- AMP Hours240 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group sizeGC2
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
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Trojan AC J305E-AC 6V 305Ah Battery Pack of 4 for Industrial & Motive Power (4x6V)
- AMP Hours305 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group size902
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
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Trojan AC J305E-AC 6V 305Ah Battery Pack of 6 for Industrial & Motive Power (6x6V)
- AMP Hours305 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
- Group size902
Free deliveryReady to ship on Sep 16–21
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Fullriver DC400-6 L16 415Ah 6V AGM Deep‑Cycle Battery
- AMP Hours415 Ah
- Voltage6 V
- ChemistryAGM
- Group size903
Delivery on Sep 11–16
- Overview
- Articles
Not every battery can hold up in a warehouse, a cell tower, or a large solar installation. Industrial batteries are built for those conditions — heavy daily use, deep discharge cycles, and environments that would wear out a standard battery in weeks.
This guide covers what they are, how the main types differ, and what to check before buying. No technical background needed.
What Are Industrial Batteries?
Industrial batteries are large-capacity batteries built for commercial and industrial environments. They discharge deeply and recharge repeatedly — sometimes thousands of times — without losing significant capacity.
A few things separate them from standard batteries:
- Thicker internal plates that hold up under heavy cycling
- Higher capacity, often hundreds to thousands of amp-hours
- Ruggedized casings rated for vibration, dust, and temperature swings
- Built for multi-shift use, not the occasional short discharge of a car battery
They belong to the deep cycle battery family. But they're engineered to a tougher standard than the deep cycle batteries used in RVs or small off-grid setups.
Types of Industrial Batteries
Flooded Lead-Acid (FLA)
The traditional choice. FLA batteries contain a liquid electrolyte and need periodic watering to stay in good condition.
➕ Low upfront cost, proven reliability, widely available
➖ Requires regular maintenance, releases hydrogen gas during charging, heavy
Best for forklifts, floor scrubbers, large stationary backup systems where maintenance staff are on site
AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat)
A sealed lead-acid design. The electrolyte is absorbed into fiberglass mats, making AGM batteries spill-proof and maintenance-free.
➕ No maintenance, higher discharge rates than FLA, safe in enclosed spaces
➖ Costs more than FLA, sensitive to overcharging
Best for telecom backup, UPS systems, data centers, locations with limited ventilation
Gel
Gel batteries use a silica-based gelled electrolyte. They handle deep discharge and heat better than other lead-acid types.
➕ Tolerates deep discharge, good heat resistance, maintenance-free
➖ Needs slow charging, lower peak power output
Best for remote solar installations, high-temperature environments, long-duration low-draw applications
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4 / LFP)
LFP is now the most common chemistry in modern industrial applications. It combines long cycle life, thermal stability, and high efficiency — and unlike most lithium types, it contains no cobalt.
➕ 2,000 to 10,000 cycles, fast charging, lightweight, maintenance-free, built-in BMS
➖ Higher upfront cost than lead-acid
Best for forklifts, solar storage, telecom, applications where long-term reliability matters more than the lowest purchase price
Lithium NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt)
NMC packs more energy into a smaller, lighter package than LFP. Common in electric vehicles and high-performance industrial equipment.
➕ Higher energy density, lighter weight
➖ Less thermally stable than LFP, contains cobalt (higher cost, more supply chain sensitivity)
Best for weight-sensitive applications where power density is the priority
Flow Batteries
Flow batteries store energy in external tanks of liquid electrolyte pumped through a cell stack. They're suited for very large-scale, long-duration storage.
➕ Near-unlimited cycle life, scalable capacity, long discharge duration
➖ Large footprint, complex infrastructure, very high cost
Best for utility-scale grid storage, industrial microgrids, peak shaving at large facilities
Industrial Batteries vs. Standard Deep Cycle Batteries
Running commercial equipment or building large-scale industrial energy storage systems? A standard deep cycle battery won't hold up. Industrial batteries are built for far heavier use and last considerably longer.
Where Industrial Batteries Are Used
Forklifts and material handling. Electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and AGVs go through multiple discharge and recharge cycles every single day. That's exactly what industrial traction batteries are designed for.
Telecom and data center backup. Cell towers and server rooms can't go down when the grid does. Industrial batteries keep them running through outages — and they need to be reliable enough to never be the reason something fails.
Industrial solar and renewable energy storage. Large commercial and industrial solar installations store power in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and release it on demand. This is one of the fastest-growing segments in industrial energy right now.
UPS systems. Uninterruptible power supplies protect hospitals, factories, and financial operations from sudden power loss. The batteries powering them need to be highly reliable with long backup capability.
Rail and heavy transport. Locomotives, mining vehicles, and heavy transport equipment use industrial traction batteries for propulsion and auxiliary power in demanding conditions.
Commercial cleaning equipment. Floor scrubbers and sweepers run on industrial deep cycle batteries through full working shifts. Not the most glamorous application, but it's one of the most common.
Industrial Lithium Batteries vs. Lead-acid: Which is Right for You?
Go with lead-acid if the upfront cost matters most, your operation is already set up for it, and you have someone on staff to handle regular maintenance.
Go with lithium (LFP) if you want lower total cost over time, need fast charging between shifts, or simply can't staff regular battery upkeep.
A lead-acid battery runs one shift per day — 8 hours of use, 8 hours charging, 8 hours to cool down. A lithium battery can opportunity-charge in about an hour and run through multiple shifts. In a busy warehouse, that gap adds up fast.
Key Specs to Check Before You Buy
Voltage (V). Must match your equipment. Common industrial voltages are 12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, and 80V. Confirm compatibility before ordering — it's a simple check that prevents expensive mistakes.
Capacity (Ah / kWh). Amp-hours (Ah) measure stored energy. Kilowatt-hours (kWh) is the same unit at a larger scale. More capacity means longer runtime. Worth knowing: lead-acid batteries deliver only about 50% of their rated Ah safely, while LFP delivers 80 to 100%.
Cycle life. How many full charge/discharge cycles before the battery drops to 80% of original capacity. Lead-acid: 300–500 cycles. LFP: 2,000–10,000 cycles. This number is what makes the cost comparison between chemistries meaningful.
Depth of discharge (DoD). DoD is the percentage of capacity you can actually use. LFP is rated for 80–100% DoD. Push a lead-acid battery below 50% regularly and you'll cut its already shorter lifespan even shorter.
C-rate. How fast a battery charges or discharges relative to its capacity. A 1C rate means a full charge or discharge in one hour. Higher C-rate means faster charging and higher peak power. Relevant if your application involves rapid cycling or high load bursts.
Operating temperature range. Check this if your installation runs in cold storage, an outdoor solar field, or a hot factory floor. LFP batteries generally handle -20°C to 60°C for discharge, though performance drops at both ends. Note that the safe charging range is narrower: 5°C to 45°C. Charging at sub-zero temperatures can permanently damage lithium cells.
Battery management system (BMS). A BMS monitors voltage, temperature, and current — and cuts power if something goes wrong. Every quality lithium industrial battery includes one. Without it, lithium batteries are unsafe. Full stop.
Certifications. UL listing, IEC 62133, and UN38.3 mean the battery has been independently tested. This matters for workplace safety compliance, insurance, and import requirements.
Warranty. Industrial batteries typically carry warranties of 3 to 10 years or a defined cycle count. A longer warranty usually reflects a more durable product — and a manufacturer willing to back that up.
Industrial Solar Batteries: a Special Case
Industrial solar batteries operate under different conditions than most industrial battery applications.
Solar panels generate power when the sun shines. Batteries store that energy for use at night, on cloudy days, or when demand peaks. At commercial and industrial scale, this means a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Lithium iron phosphate accounts for roughly 90% of new commercial and industrial solar deployments. The combination of long cycle life, high round-trip efficiency, low maintenance, and steadily falling prices is hard to argue with.
Grid-tied systems use batteries mainly for peak shaving and backup. Off-grid systems depend on batteries for everything, which means larger banks and more careful sizing.
At larger scales, containerized BESS units handle the job: integrated battery packs, BMS, inverters, and thermal management inside a standard shipping container. Modular, expandable, and increasingly common.
How to Size a Battery Bank for Solar
- Calculate your daily energy consumption in kWh
- Multiply by the days of backup you need (1–3 for grid-tied, 3–5 for off-grid)
- Divide by usable DoD (0.8 for LFP, 0.5 for lead-acid)
💡 Example: 100 kWh/day × 2 days ÷ 0.8 = 250 kWh minimum for an LFP system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an industrial battery and a regular deep cycle battery?
Industrial batteries have thicker plates, higher capacity, and handle much heavier daily cycling — often in harsh conditions. Standard deep cycle batteries are designed for lighter use in RVs, boats, or small off-grid setups. The cycle life difference is significant: industrial batteries handle two to ten times more cycles.
How long do industrial batteries last?
Depends on chemistry and how hard you run them. Lead-acid industrial batteries typically last 1–3 years under heavy use (300–500 cycles). LFP lithium batteries last 5–10 years or longer, with 2,000 to 10,000 cycles depending on the model.
Can I use industrial batteries for solar energy storage?
Yes, and for large systems it's the right choice. LFP industrial batteries handle the daily cycling demands of a solar installation far better than consumer-grade options. Most commercial solar projects specify LFP for exactly this reason.
Are industrial lithium batteries worth the higher upfront cost?
For most high-use applications, the math works out in lithium's favor within a few years. Fewer replacements, zero maintenance costs, and higher efficiency add up. The question is really whether your upfront budget can absorb the difference.
What voltage do industrial batteries come in?
Common options are 12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, and 80V. Forklift batteries usually run at 24V, 36V, or 48V. Large energy storage systems often use 48V or higher.
How do I size an industrial battery bank?
Take your daily energy consumption in kWh, multiply by the days of backup you need, and divide by usable DoD. That gives you a minimum bank size. A good supplier will verify the calculation and flag any equipment-specific factors you might have missed.
Do industrial batteries require maintenance?
Flooded lead-acid batteries need regular watering and terminal cleaning. AGM, gel, and lithium batteries don't. If maintenance is a real concern for your operation, LFP is the practical answer.
Where can I find industrial batteries near me?
Industrial batteries are sold through specialty energy and equipment suppliers, not big-box stores. A1 SolarStore carries a range of industrial-grade deep cycle batteries — lithium and lead-acid — for solar storage, backup power, and material handling. Browse the catalog or reach out to the team if you want help matching a battery to your specific setup.
A1 SolarStore carries industrial batteries for solar installations, backup power systems, and material handling equipment, with both lithium and lead-acid options across a range of capacities and voltages. If you're not sure where to start, our team can walk you through the options.
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