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SPIDERWAY 36V 105Ah LiFePO₄ Battery for Aerial Work Platforms and Scissor Lifts

High-Performance 38.4V 105Ah Lithium Battery for AWP & Scissor Lifts

Upgrade your aerial work platform with a more efficient, longer-lasting, and lower-maintenance power solution. The SPIDERWAY 36V 105Ah AWP lithium battery delivers 38.4V nominal voltage, 105Ah capacity, and approximately 4.03 kWh of energy, making it a powerful LiFePO₄ battery solution for compatible electric aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, and other industrial access equipment.

Designed with a 200A Battery Management System (BMS), high-quality prismatic LiFePO₄ cells, and an industrial steel enclosure, this battery is engineered for demanding equipment applications where reliable power and long service life matter. If your AWP is currently powered by a conventional 36V lead-acid battery system, this SPIDERWAY lithium battery provides a practical pathway toward lead-acid to lithium conversion.

36V 105Ah AWP Lithium Battery at a Glance

SpecificationDetails
Battery TypeLiFePO₄ / LFP Lithium Battery
Nominal Voltage38.4V
System Voltage36V
Capacity105Ah
EnergyApprox. 4.03 kWh
BMS200A Intelligent BMS
Cell TypePrismatic LiFePO₄
EfficiencyUp to 99%
Battery WeightApprox. 37 kg
Dimensions460 × 290 × 240 mm
EnclosureSteel
Protection RatingIP56
TerminalM8
ApplicationAWP / MEWP / Scissor Lift
Optional Charger38.4V 25A Lithium Battery Charger

The battery specifications are based on the current SPIDERWAY product configuration.

Why Choose a 36V Lithium Battery for Your AWP?

Electric aerial work platforms operate in demanding environments. They need enough power to drive motors, hydraulic systems, steering systems, lifting mechanisms, and onboard electronics while maintaining reliable performance throughout the working cycle. Traditional lead-acid batteries can perform these tasks, but they also introduce several operational limitations. Switching to a 36V 105Ah LiFePO₄ battery can significantly improve the overall battery system.

1. Replace Lead-Acid with High-Efficiency LiFePO₄

The biggest advantage of an AWP lithium battery is not simply that it is “lighter” or “newer.” It is the ability to deliver more usable energy with less routine maintenance. Compared with conventional lead-acid batteries, LiFePO₄ technology offers:

  • Higher usable energy
  • More stable voltage output
  • Higher charging efficiency
  • Faster charging potential
  • Minimal routine maintenance
  • No electrolyte watering
  • No conventional acid maintenance
  • Longer service life
  • Better suitability for frequent charging

For AWP rental fleets and industrial equipment operators, these advantages can translate into higher equipment availability and lower lifetime battery-management costs.

2. 200A BMS for Demanding AWP Applications

AWPs can require substantial current during acceleration, climbing, lifting, and other high-load operating conditions. This battery is equipped with a 200A BMS, providing an intelligent control and protection layer between the battery cells and the equipment. The BMS is designed to monitor and protect critical battery operating conditions, helping manage:

  • Overcharge
  • Over-discharge
  • Overcurrent
  • Short circuit
  • Abnormal temperature
  • Cell protection

This intelligent battery management system helps maintain safe and stable battery operation while extending the usable life of the battery system.

3. Up to 99% Energy Efficiency

The SPIDERWAY 38.4V 105Ah battery is specified with efficiency of up to 99%. High charging and discharge efficiency helps reduce energy losses during normal operation and charging. For commercial AWP fleets operating multiple machines every day, even incremental improvements in energy efficiency can become meaningful over thousands of operating hours.

4. Approximately 4.03 kWh of Lithium Power

With 38.4V × 105Ah = approximately 4.03 kWh, this battery provides a substantial energy reserve for compatible 36V-class electric AWP applications. The 105Ah capacity makes it suitable for applications requiring a balance between runtime, battery size, weight, and installation space. The exact operating time will depend on the AWP model, motor load, hydraulic demand, operating conditions, temperature, terrain, and duty cycle.

5. 37 kg Industrial Lithium Battery Design

Battery weight matters when replacing large lead-acid battery banks. The SPIDERWAY battery weighs approximately 37 kg and measures 460 × 290 × 240 mm, providing a relatively compact form factor for an industrial 36V battery solution. The compact design can simplify battery installation and service in compatible AWP battery compartments. Before ordering, always confirm:

  • Battery compartment dimensions
  • Original battery configuration
  • Connector type
  • Cable arrangement
  • Charger compatibility
  • BMS requirements
  • Machine voltage
  • Peak current requirements

6. Designed for Aerial Work Platforms and Scissor Lifts

The battery can be positioned as a 36V / 38.4V lithium power solution for compatible aerial work platforms (AWPs), mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and electric scissor lifts. Potential application categories include:

Electric Scissor Lifts

For electrically powered scissor lifts used in construction, building maintenance, warehouse operations, industrial facilities, commercial property maintenance, and indoor installation projects.

Aerial Work Platforms

Suitable battery configurations can be developed for compatible self-propelled AWP, electric scissor lift, vertical mast lift, compact access platform, and mobile elevating work platform.

Industrial Access Equipment

The same battery architecture can also be adapted for selected industrial electric vehicles and equipment requiring a 36V-class lithium battery.

Upgrade Your AWP from Lead-Acid to Lithium

A Better Alternative to Traditional 36V Lead-Acid Batteries

Many older electric scissor lifts and aerial work platforms were originally equipped with lead-acid battery systems. After years of operation, these batteries may experience:

  • Reduced runtime
  • Voltage sag
  • Longer charging times
  • Increasing maintenance requirements
  • Capacity degradation
  • Frequent replacement
  • Battery watering requirements
  • Corrosion around terminals
  • Reduced equipment productivity

Replacing an aging lead-acid system with an appropriately engineered LiFePO₄ battery can modernize the power system without necessarily replacing the entire machine.

Lead-Acid vs. LiFePO₄ for AWP Applications

FeatureLead-AcidSPIDERWAY LiFePO₄
Routine WateringRequired for flooded typesNo
Charging EfficiencyLowerHigh
Voltage StabilityGradual voltage dropMore stable
MaintenanceHigherMinimal
Charging FlexibilityMore limitedBetter suited to opportunity charging
Energy DensityLowerHigher
Battery ManagementBasic / externalIntelligent BMS
Acid Leakage RiskYesNo electrolyte watering
Service LifeTypically shorterLong-cycle LFP technology
Fleet MaintenanceMore labor-intensiveReduced maintenance

The actual performance and service life of any battery depend on the machine, charging profile, operating conditions, and battery management.

Reduce AWP Battery Maintenance

For equipment rental companies, battery maintenance can become a hidden operating expense. Traditional lead-acid batteries may require technicians to regularly inspect and maintain electrolyte levels. With LiFePO₄ technology, routine watering is eliminated. That means fewer maintenance tasks for operators and technicians. For a fleet of 20, 50, or 100 electric scissor lifts, reducing routine battery maintenance can have a meaningful impact on fleet-management efficiency.

Opportunity Charging for Multi-Shift AWP Operations

AWP rental companies and industrial operators often care more about machine availability than simply battery capacity. Lithium batteries are particularly attractive for applications where equipment may need to be recharged between operating cycles. Instead of treating every charging session as a long overnight process, compatible lithium systems can provide greater flexibility for:

  • Break-time charging
  • Between-shift charging
  • Lunch-break charging
  • Scheduled opportunity charging
  • Fleet charging management

When correctly matched with the battery and charger, this approach can help maximize equipment utilization.

Compatible with Major AWP Brands and Platforms

SPIDERWAY develops lithium battery solutions for major aerial work platform and scissor lift manufacturers. Potential application brands include:

  • Genie®
  • JLG®
  • Skyjack®
  • Haulotte®
  • Snorkel®
  • Dingli®
  • Sinoboom®
  • Zoomlion®
  • LGMG®
  • MEC®
  • Mantall®
  • XCMG®

However, brand compatibility does not automatically mean universal plug-and-play compatibility. Different AWP models can use different battery compartments, voltage configurations, connectors, chargers, motor controllers, BMS communication systems, current requirements, and battery dimensions. Therefore, SPIDERWAY recommends confirming the exact AWP model and original battery specifications before ordering.

SPIDERWAY: Industrial LiFePO₄ Battery Manufacturer

SPIDERWAY is focused on lithium battery solutions for industrial equipment rather than consumer batteries alone. Its product portfolio covers applications including:

  • Aerial Work Platform Batteries
  • Scissor Lift Lithium Batteries
  • Forklift Lithium Batteries
  • Golf Cart Batteries
  • GSE Batteries
  • AGV Batteries
  • Cleaning Machine Batteries
  • Pallet Truck Batteries
  • Industrial Battery Chargers
  • Custom OEM / ODM Battery Systems

This application-focused approach allows SPIDERWAY to develop battery configurations around the actual requirements of industrial equipment.

OEM & ODM AWP Lithium Battery Solutions

Need something different from the standard 38.4V 105Ah configuration? SPIDERWAY can support customized industrial lithium battery projects. Depending on project requirements, battery configurations can be developed around voltage, capacity, dimensions, BMS current, connector, communication protocol, charger, enclosure, mounting structure, display, battery monitoring, and OEM branding. This makes SPIDERWAY suitable for AWP manufacturers, scissor lift manufacturers, equipment rental companies, battery distributors, AWP dealers, fleet operators, and industrial equipment integrators.

38.4V 105Ah Lithium Battery with Optional Charger

For customers replacing a lead-acid system, changing the battery alone may not be enough. The charging system must also be compatible with LiFePO₄ battery chemistry. SPIDERWAY offers a matching 38.4V 25A lithium battery charger as an optional configuration for this battery. A complete conversion project can therefore include LiFePO₄ Battery + BMS + Lithium Charger + Installation Configuration. This provides a more integrated solution for AWP battery replacement projects.

Global Supply and Local Logistics Support

SPIDERWAY supplies industrial lithium batteries to international markets and provides localized logistics support for key markets. For customers in the United States and Australia, SPIDERWAY’s current product information indicates door-to-door shipping support for this product configuration. For AWP rental companies and distributors, localized logistics can simplify battery replacement projects and reduce the complexity associated with international freight.

Who Should Consider This 36V AWP Lithium Battery?

This battery is particularly relevant to:

AWP Rental Companies

Reduce battery maintenance and improve fleet availability.

Scissor Lift Dealers

Offer customers a modern lithium replacement option for aging lead-acid equipment.

Equipment Rental Fleets

Standardize lithium battery solutions across compatible machines.

AWP Manufacturers

Integrate customized LiFePO₄ battery systems into new equipment.

Battery Distributors

Source industrial-grade 36V lithium batteries with OEM/ODM capabilities.

Fleet Operators

Upgrade existing electric access equipment without replacing the entire machine.

Make the Move from Lead-Acid to Lithium

Your AWP is only as productive as the power system behind it. If an aging 36V lead-acid battery is causing longer charging times, increased maintenance, reduced runtime, or unnecessary downtime, a 36V 105Ah LiFePO₄ lithium battery can provide a more modern alternative. The SPIDERWAY 38.4V 105Ah AWP lithium battery combines approximately 4.03 kWh of energy, a 200A BMS, high-efficiency LiFePO₄ cells, compact industrial construction, and optional lithium charging into one application-focused power solution. For compatible electric scissor lifts and aerial work platforms, it is more than a battery replacement. It is an opportunity to upgrade the entire energy system.

Ready to Upgrade Your AWP?

Send SPIDERWAY your AWP brand + model + original battery voltage + battery capacity + battery dimensions + photos, and our engineering team can help determine whether the 38.4V 105Ah LiFePO₄ battery is suitable for your application or recommend a customized configuration.

SPIDERWAY — Reliable LiFePO₄ Power Solutions for Aerial Work Platforms, Scissor Lifts, and Industrial Equipment.

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