Specifically designed for Yale lift trucks, our lithium-ion batteries are high-performance, maintenance-free power sources engineered to enable optimised power management and peak warehouse efficiency. Validated as a fully-integrated system with the lift truck and charger, this complete energy solution delivers exceptional reliability and performance — all with the one-stop shop convenience and expertise of the independent Yale® dealer network.
The high energy density of Yale lithium-ion batteries supports long run times for fast-paced warehouses. The Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry at the core offers improved heat stability and tolerance, and longer life compared with other battery chemistries.
Unlike third-party lift truck battery solutions that mix and match components, our unified system eliminates battery-charger compatibility risks for a seamless, tightly integrated power solution. This system-level integration helps support communications between batteries and chargers directly with the lift truck, enabling early warnings and safety features. Easy-to-access external ports makes for simplified, operator-friendly charging.
Yale Battery Vision telemetry is included with lift trucks factory fitted with Yale lithium-ion batteries, empowering fleet and service managers with access to real-time battery and lift truck data.
The expected product performance of the battery will be comparable to the internal combustion engine equivalent, except it will provide instantaneous power for vehicle acceleration and lifting. In addition, the battery will provide power silently as it performs its lifting and product placement tasks.
Yes, there are charge ports on the side of the battery for charging. These are available in single or dual-charging configurations.
No, the battery will communicate with the truck via the communication harness, and the SOC will be displayed on the truck display.
LiFePO4 or Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
LFP batteries are:
The battery packs are assembled following carefully designed build processes to maintain the highest quality. Quality checks are completed at each step of the manufacturing process to fully comply with established quality standards. When battery packs have been completely assembled, an end-of-line test is performed to make sure battery packs comply with the test specifications.
Numerous validation tests were performed including drop, electromagnetic compatibility/
electromagnetic interference (EMC/EMI), temperature (full operational temperature range),
temperature (storage), charge/discharge, fault, and complete functional testing of all features.
Yes. The batteries are IP54 rated.
The BMS continuously monitors cell voltage, battery module temperature, and the overall pack
current during charging and discharging to ensure the cells remain within their specified safe
operation zone for voltage, temperature and current. This action is always performed, not only
during charging and discharging.
During the charge process, the BMS constantly monitors the cell voltage, battery module temperature and overall battery pack current. The BMS continuously communicates with the charger via CAN messaging to adjust the charge current to keep the cells within their specified safe operation zone. If, at any time, any cell approaches an unsafe operation limit during charging, the BMS opens the charge contactor to stop the charging process to keep the cell safe.
Yes. Battery information is collected by Yale Vision when equipped on the truck.
It displays information such as SOC, low SOC events, over/under temperature events, faults, energy consumption, usage versus charging time and lift lockout events.
Some telemetry parameters can be used to indicate misuse of the battery pack — specifically, repeated over-temperature faults and repeated discharge over-current faults.
There is no maintenance required for the battery pack itself; simply follow proper operating procedures. The battery pack will take care of itself.
The battery pack should be stored in a dry environment within a 15 to 25 degrees Celsius temperature range and less than 50% SOC to help ensure maximum battery life.
Less than 3.5% per month.
The expected life cycle of the battery is 3,000 charge/discharge cycles if operated at an internal battery temperature of 35°C or less.
It is possible, following this procedure: Yale will determine if the battery pack can be refurbished after doing a check of each of the modules within the battery pack to determine the state of health spread between them. Based on those results, the refurbishment plan of action will be determined.
Contact your local Yale dealer.
Custom Yale CAN communication protocol is used between the battery and charger. Therefore, only the recommended chargers can currently be used with Yale lithium-ion batteries.
No, the chargers available with Yale lithium-ion batteries cannot be used for lead acid batteries. There is no charging profile for lead acid batteries within the chargers.
No, Yale lithium-ion batteries use a proprietary protocol with Yale chargers. Additionally, Yale batteries require a power signal from the charger, which many third-party chargers do not offer.
Chargers are initially set up for specific output voltages. There is a configurable key in the connector that determines which voltage will be used while charging. The cable assembly can be swapped to reconfigure the voltage setting.
Yes. On certain models, you can use up to two chargers to charge a single battery. Dual charging must be equipped on the battery, and the battery will limit the total charge current allowed. Example: if charge current limit of the battery is 400 amps (A), but two chargers are plugged in at 300A each, the battery will only charge at 400A, not 600A.
No, the operator is prevented from driving if the battery is charging.
Yes, the charger can be ordered at the same time as the truck and delivered from the factory.
On-board chargers are anticipated to be available early 2026. Date is subject to change.
For three-phase chargers, four wire flying leads are included. These must be connected by a licensed electrician.
Depends on charger output voltage and amperage. Charger tech guides will indicate what
the required input current is. Contact your local Yale dealer.
Warranty coverage extends up to two years.
As long as the charger is installed in an appropriate environment as specified, minimal maintenance is required. Periodic inspections should be performed per the manual.
Contact your local Yale dealer.
Our worldwide network of skilled, dedicated dealers respond quickly and develop a deep understanding of your warehouse operation. Together with our dealers, we coordinate materials handling purchases and services across regions and countries and deliver the knowledge and expertise today’s warehouses need.
Our forklift battery systems are purpose-built for Yale lift trucks. They’re tested to work together — truck, battery and charger — to maximise performance, safety and reliability, and to relieve operations of the compatibility risks and hassles of third-party power and charging solutions.
