A battery transfer cart is a material handling vehicle powered by an onboard rechargeable battery, eliminating the need for a trailing power cable during operation. It can be configured as either a rail transfer cart or trackless transfer cart, providing flexible transportation for heavy loads across workshops, warehouses, and industrial plants.
Battery-powered transfer carts are suitable for applications requiring flexible routing, long travel distances, or cable-free operation. The battery capacity, charging method, load capacity, travel speed, and steering configuration can be selected according to the required duty cycle and operating environment.
Cases of Aicrane Battery Transfer Cart
Two 10-ton battery trackless transfer carts will be used to transfer structural steel components at the customer's facility in the UK. The customer's business is mainly to make steel structural parts, barns, and livestock farm equipment, so multiple battery transfer carts are needed to transfer components and equipment. Learn more+
Aicrane 10 ton battery transfer carts will be used to transport granite slabs at the client's factory in the US. These battery transfer carts are trackless and operated by remote control.
The client company deals with beautiful and unique natural stone slabs, tiles, mosaics and decorative stones, and with Aicrane transfer carts, the transportation of these stones is made efficient and effortless. Learn more+
Two Types of Battery Transfer Carts for Sale
Based on the travel path, battery transfer carts are available in two main configurations: rail transfer carts and trackless transfer carts. Both use onboard batteries, while their travel routes and steering systems differ.
KPX Battery Transfer Cart on Rail
The KPX is a battery-powered rail transfer cart designed for transportation along fixed steel rails. Its onboard battery supplies power to the DC traction motor, eliminating the need for a trailing power cable.
It is suitable for long-distance material transportation and applications where a fixed rail route is available. Compared with cable reel and low-voltage rail-powered transfer carts, the battery-powered configuration avoids trailing cables and reduces the need for powered rails along the route.
KPX Specifications
- Load capacity: 10t~150t
- Table size: can be customized
- Wheel base: 1200~7000mm
- Rail inner gauge: 1200~2000mm
- Battery voltage: 24~72V
- Running speed: 0~30m/min
- Control mode: button / remote control
BWP Trackless Battery Transfer Cart
The BWP is a battery-powered trackless transfer cart designed to operate directly on suitable concrete floors without fixed rails. It uses rubber-coated or solid rubber wheels and can be configured with a steering system for flexible movement within the workshop.
It is suitable for multiple destinations, changing transportation routes, and applications where installing fixed rails is impractical. Depending on the steering configuration, the cart can turn within confined working areas and change direction without following a fixed track.
A hydraulic lifting system can also be integrated when the application requires both horizontal transportation and basic lifting.
BWP Specifications
- Load capacity: 10t~100t
- Table size: can be customized
- Wheel base: 1080~2000mm
- Running speed: 0~25m/min
- Control mode: button / remote control
AGV Battery Transfer Cart
An AGV battery transfer cart combines battery-powered transportation with automated navigation and control. It is designed for factories that need to move heavy materials repeatedly between fixed locations with less manual driving and more consistent transport cycles.
Automated Navigation – Less Manual DrivingThe AGV follows programmed routes between pickup and delivery points, reducing the need for an operator to drive each transport cycle.
Obstacle Detection – Safer Automated MovementSafety sensors detect obstacles along the route and trigger automatic stopping or other programmed safety responses.
Automatic Task Dispatching – More Consistent Material FlowTransport tasks can be assigned through the control system, helping coordinate repeated material movement between production stations, warehouses, and other destinations.
Battery Powered – No Trailing Power CableAn onboard rechargeable battery provides power during operation, keeping the travel path free from trailing cables.
Trackless Operation – No Fixed Rail RouteTrackless AGV configurations can travel directly on suitable factory floors, avoiding the need to install fixed steel rails for the transport route.
Production System Integration – Connected Material HandlingThe AGV cart can be integrated with production lines, warehouse systems, and other automated equipment to coordinate material delivery as part of the overall workflow.
Wide Applications of Battery Powered Transfer Carts
Battery powered transfer carts are widely used in machine shops, warehouses, steel plants, metallurgical plants, chemical plants, and other industrial facilities. They move heavy materials between production lines, storage areas, workshops, and crane bays, and can work with overhead cranes for coordinated material handling.
The cart deck can be fitted with V-frames, U-frames, rubber pads, wooden pads, or weighing devices to suit different loads. For cylindrical workpieces such as pipes and coils, a U-frame helps prevent rolling during transport
Dies and moldsTransport heavy dies and molds between production lines, maintenance areas, and storage.
Pipes and cylindrical workpiecesU-frame or other load supports help keep cylindrical loads positioned during movement.
Metal coilsV-frame supports can help secure steel coils and other round loads during transport.
Heavy equipmentMove motors, machine components, equipment bases, and large assemblies between workshops and production areas.
Structural steelTransport beams, steel frames, plates, and fabricated steel structures through manufacturing and assembly facilities.
Pallets and material loadsMove pallets, containers, components, and other unit loads between warehouses and production stations.
Videos of Battery Operated Transfer Trolley
Various Options And Configurations for You to Choose From
- 2 tons to over 150 tons capacity range
- Battery voltage: 24V, 36V, 48V or 72V; battery technologies: wet, dry (AGM, GEL, lithium iron phosphate); battery charging for DC powered drives
- Track or trackless, operating in S-track or curved track, fixed or variable speed
- Directional or steerable transfer carts, hydraulic lifting system
- Deck configurations: stand-off, tilting, flat deck, V-shaped deck, custom shaped deck, etc.
- Fully automatic controls, fixed user interface, pendant control or wireless remote control.
- Two carts can be connected for transporting heavier goods or longer products.
- Safety equipment: warning horns, strobe lights, rail sweeps, anti-collision device, emergency stop, bumpers, etc.
Unique Features Of Battery Powered Transfer Trolleys
- Box beam structure, load factor 125%
- Right angle directional wheel, long service life, easy to maintain
- Adjustable running speed, step-less speed regulation, fully automated operation
- No dead angle protection, automatic stop when encountering obstacles
- Suitable for multiple tracks, can be used in high heat, explosive or dust environment
Main Parts of Battery Powered Transfer Carts
- Trolley frame – box beam structure with large load capacity, long service life, non-deformable frame and deck.
- Cast steel wheel – it is made of ZG55 material, which provides easy installation, convenient replacement and maintenance.
- Battery – We use high quality battery that requires less maintenance. However, due to the characteristics of battery power delivery, there are limited time of use, and the battery still needs to be maintained regularly. The battery life is generally about 2.5 years.
- Intelligent charger – it provides quick charging, no damage to the battery.
- Anti-collision sensor – the cart can stop automatically when you touch this switch. It is designed to improve safety.
Working Principle Of Transfer Carts
The electric flat cart is powered by the battery installed inside the device. It provides power to the DC traction motor through the electrical control system. The DC motor has many advantages such as stable starting, large pneumatic torque, small impact on the reducer, low voltage and long service life.
The motion of the electric rail cart can be controlled and changed by a fixed pendant or remote control. The cart can be designed to simplify control of load movement with easy-to-operate user interface systems.
What’s more, the battery powered cart can be designed to travel on steel rails or it can be operated directly on the floor of your workshop. Watch the videos below to see how a rail or trackless transfer cart works:
Why Choose Us?
- Our electric transfer carts are reliable, durable and safe. They are designed to minimize lost time waiting for material and load delivery, reduce potential damage, simplify control of the load and increase maneuverability.
- Ergonomic design enables you to reduce the use of forklifts or overhead cranes.
- They are available in an assortment of specifications, configurations and sizes to fit your specific application and workplace.
- We offer modular and flexible transport approaches to ease the flow of your facility.
- We provide custom solutions for your unique load transporting requirements.
- You can get the most competitive price of battery transfer cart from our company.
- We provide a complete after-sales service for our clients, including installation and commissioning of the device, user training, maintenance service, etc.
If you are interested in our battery transfer cart, contact Aicrane today to get more information about the transfer cart and to discuss how our product can meet your needs.
