Replacement Batteries For Aerial Lifts
When working on a job site, it is necessary for equipment operators to get the most battery life out of your scissor lifts. High-quality Deep Cycle batteries can provide you with years of reliable, cost-efficient power. Choosing the right batteries and properly maintaining them is crucial to get the most out of your lift.
Picking the Correct Battery
When selecting a replacement battery, it is important to refer to the lift manufacturer’s specifications. Most lifts use either 6V or 12V batteries, but not all batteries are able to supply sufficient power for every lift. The size of the lift, its lift capacity, and the lift’s intended application help determine its power requirements.
For Example:
- JLG’s ES Series and R Series scissor lifts utilize a 24V system requiring four 6V batteries with a minimum rating of 220 amp-hours. Batteries like the U.S. Battery US 2000 XC2 or US 2200 XC2 are ideal for these power requirements.
- While the JLG LE Series scissor lifts are a 48V system and require eight 6V batteries with a minimum rating of 370 amp-hours. Making our US L16 XC2 the perfect fit for this series of lifts.
Maintaining Your Deep Cycle Batteries
Committing to a regular maintenance regimen is essential to increasing your lift’s battery life. Regularly doing the following can also greatly reduce your operating costs:
- Checking and replenishing the electrolyte levels. Installing a BWT or Flow-Rite single-point-watering kit can make this an easy and quick process.
- Performing an equalization charge
- Checking and Cleaning battery terminals and connections
- Performing an opportunity charge when/if possible
For a full list of proper Deep Cycle Battery Care & Maintenance procedures, please see our Care & Maintenance page or download our Care & Maintenance brochure.
U.S. Battery Deep Cycle batteries are handcrafted in the U.S.A. The batteries also feature our exclusive XC2 formulation that gives them the highest initial capacity, fastest cycle-up time to full-rated capacity, improved rechargeability, and the highest total energy delivered than any battery in their class.
Do you have a Skyjack, Snorkel, Genie, or another type of aerial lift and want to know what U.S. Battery product would work best for you? Then please leave a comment below.
13 Responses
Need replacement batteries for old Simon 32/21 electric boom lift, 24v system. Not sure what was in it.
Hi Michael,
From the information we’ve found on the 32/21, it uses (8) 6-volt deep cycle batteries like our US 2200 XC2. We highly recommend double-checking the dimensions of the battery trays before purchasing batteries to verify that the ones you are considering will fit properly.
Best,
-Mike Wallace, V.P. of Marketing
Need some prices have jlg-40e have to replace all batteries
Hi Randy,
Thank you for your interest in U.S. Battery Mfg. Co. products! I would be happy to put you in contact with our Sales Manager for your area; they can help you with any questions on pricing. Where are you located?
Best,
-Mike Wallace, V.P. of Marketing
Wildcat sl25 batteries what size purchase it with no batteries
Buenas, necesito cambiar mis baterías de jlg 30e
Hola Rafaei,
Nuestra batería US 145 XC2 funcionará en su máquina JLG. Puede localizar un Distribuidor Autorizado en su área aquí.
Mejor,
-Mike Wallace, V.P. de Márketing
I have a hunter off road man lift it has 6 6volt batteries in it will fit 8 total wired from positive to negative what volt would that be and what charger would I need
Hi Randy,
If you want to switch from six 6 volt batteries to eight 6 volt batteries, it would increase the pack voltage from 36 volts to 48 volts. However in most applications, it is not as simple as just adding batteries in series even if the vehicle has room for them. If the motor is designed to run at 36 volts, you need to check with the manufacturer to determine if it will operate at 48 volts. You would also have to change the charger to a 48 volt charger.
If you are looking to add runtime, a simpler change would be to use higher amp-hour capacity 6 volts batteries. We have several options in 6 volt batteries with various amp-hour capacities to choose from. This would not require a motor change or a charger change depending on the charger you have.
Best,
-Mike Wallace, V.P. of Marketing
MEH 2034HT…will your 6v, 208AH batteries suffice?
I have genie Gs 1930
What size ah is mandatory? I see some say 225 ah and some say it should have 255 ah
What’s the performance difference?
I have a 2-ft x 2 ft genie high lift 12 volt I believe the capacity is 250 lb what type of battery would I need
Hi Curtis,
Do you know the model number of your lift? This would help identify the best replacement battery.
Best,
-Mike Wallace, V.P. of Marketing