Hobart Accu-Charger 865C3-6 Forklift Battery Charger 12V 171A 208/240/480V

Hobart Accu-Charger 865C3-6 Forklift Battery Charger 12V 171A 208/240/480V 3-Phase

The Hobart Accu-Charger 865C3-6 is a heavy-duty industrial forklift battery charger designed to charge 12-volt lead-acid traction batteries used in electric forklifts and material handling equipment. It accepts three-phase AC input at 208, 240, or 480 volts and delivers up to 171 amps DC output, making it suitable for high-capacity battery banks in the 726–865 amp-hour range. The unit features Hobart's 300C control system with Auto Start/Stop logic and a front-panel Charge Cycle Status display showing charge progress via LED indicators.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: 865C3-6
• Spec No.: N6421A
• Control: Hobart 300C with Auto Start/Stop
• DC Output Voltage: 12V
• DC Output Max Amps: 171A
• Number of Circuits: 1
• Battery Type: LA (Lead Acid)
• Number of Cells: 6
• Amp-Hour Range: 726–865 Ah (8-hour charge rate)
• AC Input Voltage: 208 / 240 / 480V AC (selectable)
• AC Input Phase: Three Phase
• AC Input Frequency: 60 Hz
• AC Input Max Amps: 10.5A (208V) / 9A (240V) / 4.5A (480V)
• Front panel: Charge Cycle Status indicators — Charge in Progress, 40% Charged, 80% Charged, Charge Complete, Equalize, AC Power, Abnormal Shutdown, Manual Stop
• Form factor: Floor-standing cabinet, pallet-mounted
• Manufactured by Hobart Brothers Company, Troy, OH, USA
• Sold AS-IS — no power cord or output cables included; internal components visible in photos

Applications

The Hobart Accu-Charger line is a long-established product in electric forklift fleet operations, widely used in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities that rely on electric lift trucks. This model is sized for a single 12-volt lead-acid traction battery, the type common in smaller to mid-sized electric sit-down and stand-up counterbalanced forklifts. The 3-phase input at 208/240/480V makes it compatible with standard industrial power distribution found in North American facilities. Hobart's Auto Start/Stop feature automatically begins charging when the battery is connected and terminates the charge cycle when complete, reducing the need for manual intervention and helping prevent overcharge. This particular unit dates from the era when Hobart Brothers (later acquired by Illinois Tool Works) was one of the dominant North American manufacturers of industrial battery charging equipment. Units like this are still sought for parts and repair, as replacement transformers, control boards, and rectifier assemblies from these chargers are used to service other Hobart units in the field.