Cranking battery
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 09:57
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The age old question. Which cranking battery for my TD Prado? and how many CCA is needed. I will eventually run a winch. Thanks all
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 10:15
Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 10:15
How bout the one you've got now.
You don't need a higher CCA to run a winch matey. Just make sure you are running the engine when using it.
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Follow Up By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 10:38
Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 10:38
An alternator might give you 60 - 80 amps at best but a winch may draw up to 400 amps while under load so yes, a higher CCA battery is better.
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Reply By: marq - Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 11:38
Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 11:38
Get something like a Exide Extreme or Delkor Calcium both are about $180 typical for the N70 size.
Note if you install a second battery then you should use the same type of battery (normal LA or Calcium LA)
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