Heavy duty battery facts
- A heavy duty battery is an industrial grade deep cycle battery that can be discharged up to 80%.
- They have higher recharging cycles without the performance being affected.
- Heavy duty batteries can be purchased as flooded, gel or AGM
- They may have a longer life than other deep cycle batteries. With proper care some of these batteries can have a life span of between 20-25 years.
When to use a heavy duty battery
A heavy duty battery is invaluable in situations where you need battery power to run electric equipment over an extended period of time.
They are built in such a way that the thicker plates in these batteries can withstand more shaking and vibration than other deep cycle batteries. This makes them perfect to use in jobs where the machinery does a lot of off road work in rough terrain.
Examples of heavy duty battery applications
Here are just a few of the applications where using a heavy duty battery can make a huge difference:
Construction
Bulldozing, cranes and other construction machinery need to have a dependable battery whose plate won't break or shake loose while the machine is digging or running over extremely rough ground. Heavy duty batteries are built for these types of machines.
Emergency vehicles
Not only are there many situations where emergency vehicles must run over some rough terrain, but ambulance and other emergency vehicles need to run electrical equipment to monitor vital signs and perform other important functions. A heavy duty battery may mean the difference between life and death.
Backup power system
Any place that needs a backup power system is more than likely going to use a heavy duty battery.
Electric vehicles
Electric cars, trucks, boats and other vehicles.
Farm equipment
Not only does farm equipment need to traverse some rough terrain in order to plough fields and provide other duties, but many farmers find having a battery with a longer life is simply more cost effective than having a battery that wears out too quickly.
If you use any of these types of machinery or applications then a heavy duty battery may be the right choice for you. These batteries are highly reliable in circumstances where dependability is needed to get the job done quickly and efficiently. These batteries have also proven themselves to be long lasting and the perfect choice for emergency vehicles where a life could depend on a battery's ability to perform the task it is needed to perform.
Keep in mind however, that these batteries come in a variety of brand names and not all heavy duty batteries are equal. If you are unsure of which battery may be right for you talk to us at Pb Batteries so that we can advise you on which heavy duty battery is best for your needs.
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