Forklift Battery Cross-Reference: Toyota, Crown, Hyster, Yale, Raymond, Linde

Last reviewed by the ForeverPure Engineering Team on April 21, 2026. We update this guide quarterly.

Battery interchangeability is one of the underappreciated strengths of the forklift industry. Because lift-truck OEMs use Battery Council International (BCI) standard dimensions, third-party batteries with matching voltage, capacity, and W×D×H drop in to most popular models without modification.

This guide cross-references ForeverPure Power batteries against the most common forklift models from each major OEM.

Crown Forklift Batteries

Crown Equipment Corporation (Ohio) is the largest US-domestic forklift manufacturer. Most Crown trucks use 24V, 36V, or 48V flooded lead-acid traction batteries.

• Crown WAV / WP series (walkie pallet jack) — 24V, 150-340 Ah — ForeverPure 12-75-5.wc, 12-85-5.wc, 12-85-7-a.wc
• Crown ESR / FC series (sit-down counterbalance) — 36V or 48V, 510-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 18-85-13-a, 18-85-15-b, 24-85-15-a
• Crown SX / SP series (reach truck) — 36V, 750-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 18-125-13, 18-125-15, 18-125-17
• Crown TR / TC series (turret truck) — 48V, 1,000-1,360 Ah — ForeverPure 24-85-21, 24-85-25-a, 24-125-21

Toyota Forklift Batteries

Toyota Material Handling (Indiana) leads the US forklift sales market. Toyota electric models span 24V to 80V.

• Toyota 7FBE / 8FBE (3-wheel sit-down, 3,000-4,000 lb) — 36V, 510-680 Ah — ForeverPure 18-85-13-a, 18-85-15-a, 18-85-17-a
• Toyota 7FBCU / 8FBCU (4-wheel sit-down, 3,000-6,500 lb) — 48V, 510-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 24-85-13-a, 24-85-15-a, 24-85-19
• Toyota 7FBH (high-capacity, 8,000-15,500 lb) — 80V, 625-750 Ah — ForeverPure 40-125-11-a, 40-125-11-b, 40-125-13
• Toyota 8BR / 8BNCU (reach trucks) — 36V, 750-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 18-125-13, 18-125-15

Hyster & Yale Forklift Batteries

Hyster and Yale (sister brands under Hyster-Yale Group) share extensive parts commonality. Both use BCI-standard battery sizes.

• Hyster E25-40HSD / Yale ERC-MC (3,000-4,000 lb) — 36V, 510-680 Ah — ForeverPure 18-85-13-a, 18-85-15-a
• Hyster E45-65 / Yale ERC050-070 (4,500-6,500 lb) — 48V, 600-850 Ah — ForeverPure 24-85-13-a, 24-85-17, 24-85-21
• Hyster H80FT / Yale GP-VX (8,000+ lb) — 80V, 625-750 Ah — ForeverPure 40-125-11-a, 40-125-13
• Hyster R30/40 / Yale NR-EC (reach trucks) — 36V, 600-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 18-100-17, 18-125-13, 18-125-15

Raymond Forklift Batteries

Raymond (Toyota Industries subsidiary, New York) specializes in narrow-aisle and reach trucks.

• Raymond 8210 / 8410 (walkie pallet jack) — 24V, 200-340 Ah — ForeverPure 12-85-5.wc, 12-85-7-a.wc, 12-85-9
• Raymond 4250 / 4450 (sit-down) — 36V or 48V, 600-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 18-85-15-b, 18-85-17-b, 24-85-15-a
• Raymond 7400 / 7500 Pacer (reach truck) — 36V, 750-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 18-125-13, 18-125-15, 18-125-17
• Raymond Swing-Reach (narrow aisle) — 48V, 850-1,360 Ah — ForeverPure 24-85-21, 24-85-25-a, 24-125-21

Linde / Komatsu / Mitsubishi / Clark / Cat / Nissan / Jungheinrich

All other major OEMs use BCI-standard battery dimensions. Cross-reference is straightforward: match voltage, Ah, and W×D×H to the data plate.

• Linde E25-50 (German market) — 48V, 600-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 24-85-13 to 24-85-21
• Mitsubishi FBC15-30 — 36V/48V, 510-850 Ah — ForeverPure 18-85-13 to 24-85-17
• Cat EP15-35CN — 36V/48V, 510-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 18-85-15-a to 24-85-19
• Clark CMP15-30 — 36V/48V, 510-850 Ah — ForeverPure 18-85-13-a to 24-85-17
• Nissan 1F4 series — 36V/48V, 510-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 18-85-13-a to 24-85-19
• Jungheinrich EFG-S30-50 — 48V, 510-1,360 Ah — ForeverPure 24-85-13 to 24-85-25
• Komatsu FE25-50 — 48V, 510-1,000 Ah — ForeverPure 24-85-13-a to 24-85-19

How to Verify Cross-Reference

1. Read your forklift's data plate: voltage, battery compartment dimensions (W × D × H), minimum battery weight.
2. Cross-reference dimensions against the ForeverPure dimensions chart.
3. Verify connector type (SB175, SB350, SBE320, Anderson SY) and cable length.
4. Contact our sizing team with your truck make, model, year, and serial number for confirmation.

Aftermarket vs OEM Pricing

OEM-branded batteries (Toyota / Crown / Hyster brand-stamped) typically cost 40-70% more than equivalent BCI-standard aftermarket batteries with the same chemistry, voltage, capacity, dimensions, and warranty. Aftermarket FLA batteries from reputable suppliers (ForeverPure Power, Trojan, Crown direct, Deka, US Battery) carry equivalent BCI BCIS-14 testing and 1-year manufacturer warranties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use a different brand battery in my Toyota / Crown / Hyster forklift?

A: Yes — all major forklift OEMs use Battery Council International (BCI) standard battery dimensions. Any aftermarket battery with matching voltage, Ah, W×D×H, and weight drops in. Confirm connector type and cable length to avoid adapter purchases.

Q: Are aftermarket forklift batteries reliable?

A: Reputable aftermarket FLA batteries (ForeverPure Power, Trojan, Crown, Deka, US Battery) test to the same BCI BCIS-14 standard as OEM-branded batteries and carry equivalent 1-year warranties. Avoid no-name imports without manufacturer warranty support or BCI testing.

Q: Will using an aftermarket battery void my forklift warranty?

A: No, under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (US federal law), an OEM cannot void the truck warranty solely because you used an aftermarket battery, provided the aftermarket battery meets the OEM's electrical and dimensional specifications.

Q: How do I find the right battery for an older forklift without a data plate?

A: Contact the lift-truck OEM with the serial number for original specifications. We also cross-reference by truck make, model, and serial — contact us with that info.

Q: What is BCI Group size and does it apply to forklift batteries?

A: Battery Council International (BCI) Group sizes are the dimensional standards used for both automotive and industrial batteries. For forklifts, BCI specifies the cell-and-tray dimensions for each common voltage/Ah combination, which is why third-party batteries fit OEM trucks.