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Scissor Lift Batteries

48 Volt Batteries

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Trojan Pacer P-105 48V 220Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)Trojan Pacer P-105 48V 220Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)

Trojan Pacer P-105 48V 220Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)

  • AMP Hours220 Ah
  • Voltage48 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
  • PackagingPack

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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Trojan T-105 48V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)Trojan T-105 48V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)

Trojan T-105 48V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)

  • AMP Hours225 Ah
  • Voltage48 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
  • PackagingPack

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Trojan T-105 EHPT 48V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)Trojan T-105 EHPT 48V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)

Trojan T-105 EHPT 48V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)

  • AMP Hours225 Ah
  • Voltage48 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
  • PackagingPack
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Trojan Pacer P-125 48V 235Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)Trojan Pacer P-125 48V 235Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)

Trojan Pacer P-125 48V 235Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)

  • AMP Hours235 Ah
  • Voltage48 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
  • PackagingPack
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Trojan T-105 Plus 48V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)Trojan T-105 Plus 48V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)

Trojan T-105 Plus 48V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (8x6V)

  • AMP Hours225 Ah
  • Voltage48 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
  • PackagingPack
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Trojan T-875 48V 170Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x8V)Trojan T-875 48V 170Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x8V)

Trojan T-875 48V 170Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x8V)

  • AMP Hours170 Ah
  • Voltage48 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC8
  • PackagingPack

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Ft. Myers, FL

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Trojan T-875 EHPT 48V 170Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x8V)Trojan T-875 EHPT 48V 170Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x8V)

Trojan T-875 EHPT 48V 170Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x8V)

  • AMP Hours170 Ah
  • Voltage48 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC8
  • PackagingPack
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Trojan P-1275 48V 145Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (4x12V)Trojan P-1275 48V 145Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (4x12V)

Trojan P-1275 48V 145Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (4x12V)

  • AMP Hours145 Ah
  • Voltage48 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC12
  • PackagingPack

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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Trojan Motive T875-AES 48V 158Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Industrial (6x8V)Trojan Motive T875-AES 48V 158Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Industrial (6x8V)

Trojan Motive T875-AES 48V 158Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Industrial (6x8V)

  • AMP Hours158 Ah
  • Voltage48 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
  • Group sizeGC8
  • PackagingPack

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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Trojan AC J305E-AC 48V 305Ah Battery Pack for Industrial & Motive Power (6x8V)Trojan AC J305E-AC 48V 305Ah Battery Pack for Industrial & Motive Power (6x8V)

Trojan AC J305E-AC 48V 305Ah Battery Pack for Industrial & Motive Power (6x8V)

  • AMP Hours305 Ah
  • Voltage48 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size902
  • PackagingPack

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Orlando, FL

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36 Volt Batteries

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Trojan T-105 EHPT 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)Trojan T-105 EHPT 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)

Trojan T-105 EHPT 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)

  • AMP Hours225 Ah
  • Voltage36 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
  • PackagingPack
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Trojan T-105 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)Trojan T-105 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)

Trojan T-105 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)

  • AMP Hours225 Ah
  • Voltage36 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
  • PackagingPack

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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Trojan Pacer P-125 36V 235Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)Trojan Pacer P-125 36V 235Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)

Trojan Pacer P-125 36V 235Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)

  • AMP Hours235 Ah
  • Voltage36 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
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Trojan T-105 Plus 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)Trojan T-105 Plus 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)

Trojan T-105 Plus 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (6x6V)

  • AMP Hours225 Ah
  • Voltage36 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
  • PackagingPack
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32 Volt Batteries

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Trojan Motive T875-AES 32V 158Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Industrial (4x8V)Trojan Motive T875-AES 32V 158Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Industrial (4x8V)

Trojan Motive T875-AES 32V 158Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Industrial (4x8V)

  • AMP Hours158 Ah
  • Voltage32 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
  • Group sizeGC8
  • PackagingPack

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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24 Volt Batteries

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Trojan T-105 Plus 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (4x6V)Trojan T-105 Plus 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (4x6V)

Trojan T-105 Plus 36V 225Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart (4x6V)

  • AMP Hours225 Ah
  • Voltage24 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
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Trojan Motive T-125 48V 240Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Solar (8x6V)Trojan Motive T-125 48V 240Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Solar (8x6V)

Trojan Motive T-125 48V 240Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Solar (8x6V)

  • AMP Hours240 Ah
  • Voltage24 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
  • PackagingPack

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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Trojan Motive T-125 24V 240Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Solar (4x6V)Trojan Motive T-125 24V 240Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Solar (4x6V)

Trojan Motive T-125 24V 240Ah Battery Pack for Golf Cart & Solar (4x6V)

  • AMP Hours240 Ah
  • Voltage24 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2
  • PackagingPack

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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Trojan AC J305E-AC 24V 305Ah Battery Pack for Industrial & Motive Power (4x8V)Trojan AC J305E-AC 24V 305Ah Battery Pack for Industrial & Motive Power (4x8V)

Trojan AC J305E-AC 24V 305Ah Battery Pack for Industrial & Motive Power (4x8V)

  • AMP Hours305 Ah
  • Voltage24 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size902
  • PackagingPack

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Orlando, FL

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12 Volt Batteries

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Trojan 27-AES LBL 89Ah 12V AGM Battery for Aerial Lifts, Floor Machines, Marine & RV - 3X Cycle LifeTrojan 27-AES LBL 89Ah 12V AGM Battery for Aerial Lifts, Floor Machines, Marine & RV - 3X Cycle Life

Trojan 27-AES LBL 89Ah 12V AGM Battery for Aerial Lifts, Floor Machines, Marine & RV - 3X Cycle Life

  • AMP Hours89 Ah
  • Voltage12 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
  • Group size27

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Tampa, FL

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Trojan Motive J185G-AC Universal Terminal 185Ah 12V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines & IndustrialTrojan Motive J185G-AC Universal Terminal 185Ah 12V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines & Industrial

Trojan Motive J185G-AC Universal Terminal 185Ah 12V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines & Industrial

  • AMP Hours185 Ah
  • Voltage12 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size921

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Trojan Motive J185P-AC Dual Terminal 205Ah 12V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines & IndustrialTrojan Motive J185P-AC Dual Terminal 205Ah 12V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines & Industrial

Trojan Motive J185P-AC Dual Terminal 205Ah 12V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines & Industrial

  • AMP Hours205 Ah
  • Voltage12 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size921

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Orlando, FL

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Trojan Motive T1275-AES M8 130Ah 12V Aerial Lift & Floor Machine BatteryTrojan Motive T1275-AES M8 130Ah 12V Aerial Lift & Floor Machine Battery

Trojan Motive T1275-AES M8 130Ah 12V Aerial Lift & Floor Machine Battery

  • AMP Hours130 Ah
  • Voltage12 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
  • Group sizeGC12

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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Trojan Motive J185-AES M8 175Ah 12V Floor Machine & Material Handling BatteryTrojan Motive J185-AES M8 175Ah 12V Floor Machine & Material Handling Battery

Trojan Motive J185-AES M8 175Ah 12V Floor Machine & Material Handling Battery

  • AMP Hours175 Ah
  • Voltage12 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
  • Group size921

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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8 Volt Batteries

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Trojan Motive T875-AES 158Ah 8V AGM Deep-Cycle Battery Maintenance-Free Golf Cart & IndustrialTrojan Motive T875-AES 158Ah 8V AGM Deep-Cycle Battery Maintenance-Free Golf Cart & Industrial

Trojan Motive T875-AES 158Ah 8V AGM Deep-Cycle Battery Maintenance-Free Golf Cart & Industrial

  • AMP Hours158 Ah
  • Voltage8 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
  • Group sizeGC8

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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6 Volt Batteries

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Trojan Pacer P-305 UT 300Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Industrial Equipment & Golf CartsTrojan Pacer P-305 UT 300Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Industrial Equipment & Golf Carts

Trojan Pacer P-305 UT 300Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Industrial Equipment & Golf Carts

  • AMP Hours300 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size902

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Tampa, FL

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Trojan Motive J250G UT 235Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Cleaning Machines & Multi-PurposeTrojan Motive J250G UT 235Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Cleaning Machines & Multi-Purpose

Trojan Motive J250G UT 235Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Cleaning Machines & Multi-Purpose

  • AMP Hours235 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size901

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Trojan Motive T-145EUT Bayonet Universal Terminal 260Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Fleet & IndustrialTrojan Motive T-145EUT Bayonet Universal Terminal 260Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Fleet & Industrial

Trojan Motive T-145EUT Bayonet Universal Terminal 260Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Fleet & Industrial

  • AMP Hours260 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2H

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Trojan Pacer P-16 UT 370Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Golf Carts, Material Handling & Floor MachinesTrojan Pacer P-16 UT 370Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Golf Carts, Material Handling & Floor Machines

Trojan Pacer P-16 UT 370Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Golf Carts, Material Handling & Floor Machines

  • AMP Hours370 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size903

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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Trojan Motive T-145 Plus SureVent 260Ah 6V Floor Machine & Aerial Lift BatteryTrojan Motive T-145 Plus SureVent 260Ah 6V Floor Machine & Aerial Lift Battery

Trojan Motive T-145 Plus SureVent 260Ah 6V Floor Machine & Aerial Lift Battery

  • AMP Hours260 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group sizeGC2H

Delivery on Jun 15–18

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Trojan AC J305E-AC Dual Post 305Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Industrial & Motive PowerTrojan AC J305E-AC Dual Post 305Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Industrial & Motive Power

Trojan AC J305E-AC Dual Post 305Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Industrial & Motive Power

  • AMP Hours305 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size902

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Orlando, FL

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Trojan Motive J250P DT 250Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines, Aerial Lifts & Multi-PurposeTrojan Motive J250P DT 250Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines, Aerial Lifts & Multi-Purpose

Trojan Motive J250P DT 250Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines, Aerial Lifts & Multi-Purpose

  • AMP Hours250 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size901

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Trojan AC Series L16E-UT 370Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery Solar & Heavy-Duty IndustrialTrojan AC Series L16E-UT 370Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery Solar & Heavy-Duty Industrial

Trojan AC Series L16E-UT 370Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery Solar & Heavy-Duty Industrial

  • AMP Hours370 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size903

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Trojan AC L16G-UT 390Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Machines & Aerial LiftsTrojan AC L16G-UT 390Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Machines & Aerial Lifts

Trojan AC L16G-UT 390Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Machines & Aerial Lifts

  • AMP Hours390 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size903

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Trojan Motive J305H-AC Dual Terminal 305Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines & IndustrialTrojan Motive J305H-AC Dual Terminal 305Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines & Industrial

Trojan Motive J305H-AC Dual Terminal 305Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery for Floor Machines & Industrial

  • AMP Hours360 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size902

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Trojan AC L16P-DT Dual Terminal 420Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Machines & Aerial LiftsTrojan AC L16P-DT Dual Terminal 420Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Machines & Aerial Lifts

Trojan AC L16P-DT Dual Terminal 420Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Machines & Aerial Lifts

  • AMP Hours420 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size903

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Tampa, FL

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Trojan Motive J305-AES DT 279Ah 6V AGM Deep Cycle Floor Scrubber, Aerial Lift & Solar BatteryTrojan Motive J305-AES DT 279Ah 6V AGM Deep Cycle Floor Scrubber, Aerial Lift & Solar Battery

Trojan Motive J305-AES DT 279Ah 6V AGM Deep Cycle Floor Scrubber, Aerial Lift & Solar Battery

  • AMP Hours279 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
  • Group size902

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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Trojan L16H-AC DT 435Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Machines & Aerial LiftsTrojan L16H-AC DT 435Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Machines & Aerial Lifts

Trojan L16H-AC DT 435Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Machines & Aerial Lifts

  • AMP Hours435 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size903

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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Trojan Motive L16HG-AC Universal Terminal 435Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Cleaning MachinesTrojan Motive L16HG-AC Universal Terminal 435Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Cleaning Machines

Trojan Motive L16HG-AC Universal Terminal 435Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Flooded Battery for Floor Cleaning Machines

  • AMP Hours435 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, Flooded
  • Group size903

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Trojan Motive L16-AES DT 355Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery Solar & IndustrialTrojan Motive L16-AES DT 355Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery Solar & Industrial

Trojan Motive L16-AES DT 355Ah 6V Deep-Cycle Battery Solar & Industrial

  • AMP Hours355 Ah
  • Voltage6 V
  • ChemistryLead Acid, AGM
  • Group size903

Pickup on Tue, Jun 16 from Miami, FL

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  • Overview
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Electric scissor lifts run on deep cycle batteries — and when those batteries fail, so does your workday. Whether you're replacing a dead pack or buying for a new machine, this guide covers what to look for, which type fits your situation, and the numbers that actually matter.

What Is a Scissor Lift Battery?

A scissor lift battery is a deep cycle battery — built to discharge slowly and steadily over hours, not in one quick burst like a car starter battery. It powers the drive motor, the hydraulic pump, and the controls on an electric lift.

Most electric lifts use multiple batteries wired together into a pack. The individual cells are usually 6V or 12V. The pack delivers your lift's working voltage — typically 24V or 48V.

These batteries are physically large. The most common size is the GC2 format (also called BCI Group GC2) — the same footprint as a golf cart battery. That's why golf cart batteries are often cross-compatible with scissor lifts.

Types of Scissor Lift Batteries

There are four main chemistry types. Each has real trade-offs — not just on paper, but day-to-day on the job.

Battery typeMaintenanceLifespanCycle lifeBest for
Flooded Lead-Acid (FLA)Monthly watering3–5 years300–500 cyclesBudget buyers, outdoor use
AGMNone4–7 years700–1,200 cyclesIndoor lifts, sensitive environments
GelNone4–7 years500–900 cyclesHigh-vibration environments
LiFePO4 (Lithium)None8–10 years2,000–5,000 cyclesMulti-shift, high-cycle operations

FLA

The oldest and cheapest option. These wet-cell batteries use liquid electrolyte and need regular watering — check the fluid level, top up with distilled water, clean the terminals. They work, and they're affordable. But they require attention, and they release hydrogen gas during charging, so ventilation is not optional.

AGM

The most common choice for indoor scissor lifts. The electrolyte sits in a fiberglass mat, making the battery sealed and spill-proof. No watering, no acid fumes. AGM batteries cost more than FLA but save real time, especially if your lift works inside warehouses or on finished floors.

Gel

Similar to AGM — sealed, maintenance-free. The electrolyte is mixed with silica to form a gel, which handles vibration well. Good for rough-terrain lifts. One catch: gel batteries are sensitive to overcharging, so pairing them with the right charger matters.

LiFePO4

The premium option. Lighter than lead-acid, faster to charge (2–4 hours vs. 8–12), and built to last a decade or more. The upfront cost is higher. But for multi-shift operations where downtime is expensive, the cost per cycle often works out lower.

6V vs. 12V: Which Configuration Do You Need?

Most scissor lifts don't run on a single battery. They run on a battery pack — multiple batteries wired in series to hit the lift's system voltage.

Lift system voltageBattery configurationMin. capacity
24V4 × 6V batteries220 Ah
24V2 × 12V batteries200 Ah
48V8 × 6V batteries370 Ah

6 volt scissor lift batteries — usually in GC2 format — are the most common choice. Four in series gives you 24V; eight gives you 48V. They tend to have more amp-hour capacity per unit than comparable 12V batteries, which translates directly to runtime.

12V batteries simplify the wiring: fewer batteries, fewer connections. Some lift models specify them, particularly smaller or older machines.

Check your lift's manual before swapping formats.

Key Specs to Check Before You Buy

SpecWhat it meansWhat to look for
VoltageMust match your lift's system voltageCheck your lift manual
Amp-hour (Ah) capacityHow long the battery runs before needing a chargeMin. 220 Ah for 24V; 370 Ah for 48V
Group size / form factorPhysical dimensions — must fit the battery trayGC2 is the most common format
Cycle lifeHow many charge/discharge cycles it handlesFLA: 300–500; AGM: 700–1,200; Lithium: 2,000
Charging timeHow long until the battery is ready againLead-acid: 8–12 hrs; Lithium: 2–4 hrs
Operating temperaturePerformance drops in coldLead-acid loses up to 50% capacity at 0°F
WeightAffects lift stabilityStay within OEM weight range for your model

A correctly sized battery pack should give you 6–8 hours of runtime on a 24V system under normal working conditions. A 48V system can push to 8–10 hours.

Battery Requirements By Lift Brand

Lift modelSystem voltageBattery configMin. capacity
Skyjack SJIII 321924V4 × 6V~220 Ah
JLG ES / R Series24V4 × 6V220 Ah
JLG LE Series48V8 × 6V370 Ah
Genie GS Series24V or 48VVaries by model220–370 Ah

Always cross-check against your lift's serial number and manual. Aftermarket replacement batteries are widely available for Skyjack, JLG, and Genie machines — just confirm the voltage, Ah rating, and physical size before ordering.

How to Make Your Scissor Lift Batteries Last Longer

The biggest reason batteries die early isn't poor quality. It's poor charging habits.

  • Charge after every shift: Don't wait until the pack is completely flat. Letting lead-acid batteries sit deeply discharged causes sulfation — a buildup on the plates that permanently reduces capacity. Recharge before the pack drops below 20–30%.
  • Use the right charger: The charger voltage must match your battery system. A 24V system needs a 24V charger. Using the wrong one can damage cells even if it physically connects.
  • For FLA batteries: Check water levels monthly. Use only distilled water. Keep levels above the plates but don't overfill.
  • Clean terminals regularly: Corrosion increases resistance and slows charging. A baking soda and water solution handles it.
  • Watch the temperature: Store and charge batteries above freezing when possible. Cold dramatically reduces capacity and charge acceptance in lead-acid batteries.

With good habits, a quality lead-acid pack lasts 3–5 years. AGM and gel push that to 4–7. Lithium can run 8–10 years under normal use.

Where to Buy Scissor Lift Batteries

Buy from a supplier who can confirm compatibility with your specific lift model — not just voltage and Ah, but the physical group size and terminal configuration.

A1 SolarStore carries deep cycle batteries for aerial work platforms, including AGM, flooded lead-acid, and lithium options in GC2 and other formats. If you're not sure which battery fits your machine, our team can match by model number.

"Was searching for scissor lift batteries near me because our old ones kept dying by lunch. Stumbled on A1 SolarStore and they had exactly the right replacements in stock. Dropped the new set right into our JLG. Three months in, zero complaints."

— Australian homeowner review, SolarQuotes

FAQ

How long do scissor lift batteries last?

With regular maintenance and proper charging, flooded lead-acid batteries last 3–5 years. AGM and gel typically go 4–7 years. Lithium batteries can last 8–10 years or more. Neglecting charging habits is the fastest way to shorten that.

Can I use golf cart batteries in a scissor lift?

Often, yes. Golf cart batteries — particularly Trojan T-105 6V units in GC2 format — are widely used as scissor lift replacements. They share the same physical size and are built for deep cycle traction use. Always verify the voltage and Ah specs match your lift's requirements first.

What happens if I use the wrong charger?

Overcharging boils the electrolyte in FLA batteries and can warp the plates in AGM. Undercharging leads to sulfation and reduced capacity. Always match the charger to both the battery chemistry and the system voltage.

How do I know when to replace my scissor lift batteries?

Signs include: the lift not reaching full height, noticeably shorter runtime per charge, batteries that won't hold a charge overnight, or visible swelling and corrosion on the cells. Regularly getting less than half your usual runtime is a clear signal.

Are lithium scissor lift batteries worth the higher price?

For single-shift operations with overnight charging, lead-acid AGM is usually the better value. For multi-shift or high-cycle work where downtime costs money, lithium pays off. Faster charging, longer lifespan, and zero maintenance add up quickly.

Can I mix old and new batteries in a pack?

No. Mixing batteries of different ages, brands, or charge states pulls the whole pack down to the weakest cell. Always replace the full battery pack at once.

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