Discover Battery Debuts at CONEXPO with new Lithium Mobile Platform and Upgraded Lithium Professional Range

Discover Battery, manufacturer of lead and lithium energy storage solutions, is presenting new battery technologies in its Conexpo debut. The company’s portfolio includes a new Lithium Mobile platform, an enhanced Lithium Professional solution optimised for demanding construction and rental duty cycles, and the reinforcement of its legacy Dry Cell AGM traction battery range.

“Because CONEXPO-CON/AGG brings together OEMs, rental companies, fleet operators, and integrators in one place, it is an ideal environment for Discover to demonstrate how it supports the electrification of construction and industrial equipment. Attendees who stop by the Discover booth will be able to see our expanded product portfolio firsthand and experience our commitment to delivering application-driven battery solutions designed for demanding real-world conditions.”

Says Peter Johnston, Discover’s vice president of business development – lithium.

The Lithium Mobile DLM-16000-48V

The new Lithium Mobile DLM-16000-48V is a battery system aimed at high-power mobile and industrial uses in North America. The unit provides 16 kWh at 51.2 V, with a 314 Ah capacity and charge and discharge currents up to 200 A, targeting applications that need long runtime and sustained auxiliary power in a compact, jobsite-ready package.

At system level, the platform integrates Discover Electronics with the Forge Battery Management System to manage performance under heavy loads, and includes built-in heating and a safety architecture designed for outdoor deployment. The enclosure is rated IP65/NEMA 3R, and the product is listed to UL 9540, UL 9540A and UL 1973 standards. Potential use cases include lighting towers, construction trailers, mobile power units and remote jobsite setups where operators want predictable power and reduced maintenance. Internal analysis shows the platform can reach cost parity with AGM batteries in solar trailer applications, while offering the operational benefits typically associated with lithium-based systems.

Enhanced Lithium Professional (DLP) Range

Alongside its new Lithium Mobile line, Discover plans to spotlight its Lithium Professional (DLP) batteries built around the widely used BCI GC2 footprint. The form factor is unchanged, but the company says the update focuses on tighter system integration, expanded communications via its LINK gateway, and performance tuning for high-duty, vibration-heavy applications.

The range is offered from 12V to 48V in a modular format, delivering about 1.5 kWh per battery and allowing scalable packs with up to 20 units connected in parallel. Discover states the system’s battery management supports continuous discharge rates up to 2C, peak loads up to 3C, and fast charging up to 1C, with internal heating enabling charging down to -20°C for year-round outdoor use.

For connectivity and fleet visibility, the platform uses Discover’s LYNK communications architecture to support plug-and-play multi-battery networking and real-time monitoring. The batteries are housed in IP67-rated enclosures and use cobalt-free LiFePO4 cells, targeting applications where operators want a drop-in retrofit that keeps existing battery compartments while reducing maintenance compared with lead-acid setups.

Dry Cell AGM Technology

Alongside its lithium products, Discover will also present its Dry Cell AGM traction battery range, positioning it as an option for applications where sealed, maintenance-free lead-acid still makes sense.

The company traces the line back to its early work on AGM traction batteries for industrial equipment and mobile elevating work platforms, where a fully sealed design can eliminate watering and reduce handling risks. Discover also points to its Hydro Polymer AGM chemistry as a key update aimed at tougher MEWP duty cycles. The company says the approach helps limit common failure modes in AGM packs, including electrolyte dry-out, heat-related stress, stratification and charging inconsistency, problems that can become more frequent as access platforms draw higher loads and carry more onboard electronics.

Discover’s participation at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 (Booth S84307) reflects broader industry trends as equipment electrification accelerates and fleet operators seek improved utilisation, lower total cost of ownership and increased operational efficiency.

Discover Battery Debuts at CONEXPO with new Lithium Mobile Platform and Upgraded Lithium Professional Range published on The HeavyQuip Magazine.