1 | Challenge:
In Japan's competitive rental market, where performance, reliability and ease of use are paramount, battery failures are costly. With over 90% of aerial work platforms in Japan owned by rental companies, any failure means disruption to operations and costly on-site interventions.
Previously, many rental companies relied on flooded batteries, which offered only 4-5 hours of runtime and were prone to failure due to lack of water maintenance, a common problem on construction sites. Such failures often required technicians to replace batteries onsite, increasing both downtime and operating costs. In addition, batteries needed to operate reliably in extreme weather conditions — from high heat to freezing temperatures — to meet the demands of daily use in rental fleets.
What the market needed was a reliable, maintenance-free battery solution that could withstand harsh environments, deliver long-lasting performance and minimise downtime for customers across Japan's diverse construction landscape.
2 | Solution:
To meet these challenges, HOPPECKE introduced the trak | bloc, a sealed AGM battery that is 100% maintenance-free and designed for demanding environments. The trak | bloc offers high energy density, more capacity and longer runtimes than flooded batteries. It is vibration resistant, making it ideal for construction equipment. Its robust design ensures reliable performance in extreme weather, including heat, cold and rain. The battery is pre-charged and tested to prevent self-discharge.
HOPPECKE also provided training on modern HF chargers to ensure compatibility and extend battery life. By switching to trak | bloc AGM batteries, Japan's rental companies improve fleet reliability and performance while reducing maintenance costs. The solution meets rental market demands, ensuring uninterrupted operations and customer satisfaction. This partnership solves immediate challenges and supports long-term fleet management.
3 | Product
