48 Volt Forklift Batteries
48 Volt Forklift Batteries — Tubular Flooded Lead-Acid
ForeverPure Power 48-volt forklift batteries are the largest category in the catalog, covering heavy 6,000–12,000 lb counterbalance forklifts and high-bay reach trucks. Tubular flooded lead-acid construction with extra-thick positive plates for deep-discharge daily duty.
Typical Applications
- Heavy 4-wheel sit-down counterbalance (6,000–12,000 lb)
- Toyota 8FGCU / Hyster H80FT
- Crown FC / Raymond 7400 Pacer
- High-bay turret and reach trucks
Available Capacity Range
340 to 1,360 Ah at 6-hour rate. ForeverPure Power stocks 18 48V SKUs:
- 24-85-9 — 340 Ah @ 6 hr, 1180 lb, 18.06" × 31.75" × 22.63"
- 24-85-11 — 425 Ah @ 6 hr, 1531 lb, 22.12" × 31.88" × 22.63"
- 24-85-13-a — 510 Ah @ 6 hr, 1950 lb, 20.88" × 38.25" × 23"
- 24-85-13-b — 510 Ah @ 6 hr, 1990 lb, 25.63" × 31" × 23.25"
- 24-85-15-a — 595 Ah @ 6 hr, 2310 lb, 23.75" × 38.5" × 23"
- 24-85-15-b — 595 Ah @ 6 hr, 2250 lb, 25.56" × 34.25" × 22.64"
- 24-100-13 — 600 Ah @ 6 hr, 1788 lb, 25.3" × 30.75" × 25.65"
- 24-125-11 — 625 Ah @ 6 hr, 2292 lb, 18" × 38.32" × 30.57"
- 24-85-17 — 680 Ah @ 6 hr, 2630 lb, 26.56" × 38.63" × 23.38"
- 24-125-13-a — 750 Ah @ 6 hr, 2771 lb, 20.38" × 38" × 30.5"
- 24-125-13-b — 750 Ah @ 6 hr, 2520 lb, 25.5" × 30.63" × 30.5"
- 24-85-19 — 765 Ah @ 6 hr, 2851 lb, 30" × 38.75" × 23"
- 24-85-21 — 850 Ah @ 6 hr, 3185 lb, 33" × 38.75" × 23"
- 24-85-23 — 935 Ah @ 6 hr, 3278 lb, 35.75" × 38.2" × 22.64"
- 24-85-25-a — 1020 Ah @ 6 hr, 3381 lb, 39.13" × 38.88" × 23.38"
- 24-85-25-b — 1020 Ah @ 6 hr, 3381 lb, 25.75" × 57.75" × 23.27"
- 24-85-27 — 1105 Ah @ 6 hr, 4200 lb, 38.5" × 42" × 23.5"
- 24-125-21 — 1250 Ah @ 6 hr, 3869 lb, 32.88" × 38.25" × 30.63"
Charging
48V chargers: absorption 56.4–57.0 V, float 52.2–54.0 V, equalize 60.0 V (2.50 V/cell). Discharge cutoff 40.8 V (1.70 V/cell). Most common forklift voltage in the US.
Construction & Standards
- Tubular positive plates with lead-antimony alloy
- Envelope separators (polyethylene)
- Tank formation for uniform cell capacity
- Hardigg jar with high impact resistance
- Flip vent caps with electrolyte level indicator
- Single-point watering compatible (Flow-Rite, Philadelphia Scientific)
- 1,500+ cycles @ 80% DoD per BCI BCIS-14
Shipping & Hazmat
All 48V flooded lead-acid forklift batteries ship as UN 2794, Hazard Class 8 (Corrosive), Packing Group III, NMFC 60680, Freight Class 70 via hazmat-certified LTL carrier. ForeverPure provides all required hazmat documentation.
Warranty & Support
1-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty. Matched chargers, watering systems, and replacement-fit consultation included. Contact our battery specialists for fleet pricing, sizing help, or freight quotes.
