What type of battery does a caterpillar?

Cat® Premium High Output (PHO) batteries are used in all Caterpillar® Machines and Engine Gen-Sets. They are designed to meet stringent Caterpillar design specifications, which provide industry leading cold cranking amp (CCA) capability and maximum vibration resistance.

What does CCA mean on a battery?

Cold cranking amps
Cold cranking amps (CCA) – CCA is critical for good cranking ability. It’s the number of amps a battery can support for 30 seconds at a temperature of 0 degrees F until the battery voltage drops to unusable levels. Reserve capacity (RC) – helps to power your vehicle’s electrical system if the alternator fails.

How many CCA do I need for my car?

A rule of thumb says a vehicle’s battery should have a CCA rating equal to or greater than engine displacement in cubic inches. A battery with a 280 CCA rating would be more than adequate for a 135 cubic inch four-cylinder engine but not big enough for a 350 cubic inch V8.

Are Caterpillar batteries AGM?

Caterpillar VRLA, Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Batteries Starting/Deep Cycle Marine or Recreational Use Battery. Could be used for Gen-Sets or UPS type applications requiring a sealed battery.

What happens if I put a lower CCA battery in my car?

If your battery has a CCA rating which is too low, the motor won’t receive the current it needs during the start up process. This can cause heat and additional stress on the parts of the motor as the electric motor will be starved of current.

Can you put a higher CCA battery in my car?

Larger CCA rated batteries may be in different size groups. But if you are in the same size group, with suitable connections (posts) then using a higher CCA battery will do no harm.

How do I know what car battery to get?

To check a car battery, turn off the ignition and pop your vehicle’s hood. Hook up a voltmeter to the car’s battery by connecting the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal. If the battery is in good condition, the voltage will read between 12.4 and 12.7 volts.

Who makes cat battery?

East Penn has a long history with Caterpillar, first supplying batteries in 1982. In 1987, only five years later, East Penn received its first “Quality” certification. In 1991, East Penn became the first supplier to receive Caterpillar’s Quality Banner, recognizing five consecutive annual quality certifications.

How long do 4D AGM batteries last?

A properly maintained AGM battery usually lasts somewhere between three and four years, but this depends on the amount that you use it. Also, the amount that you drive your vehicle plays a role in how long the battery will last.

Is a 4D battery a deep cycle?

These 4D batteries are designed for deep cycle use in marine and RV applications.

Can I replace battery with lower CCA?

Replacement batteries should equal or exceed the OE battery in ratings. Replacing a battery with a battery that has a lower CCA than the original equipment may result in poor performance.

Does charging a battery increase CCA?

The time required to recharge a battery is a function of its CCA because the same amount of energy must be put back into the cells as was depleted. Therefore, the greater the amount of current (amps) a charger produces, the shorter the time it will take to fully charge the battery.

What happens if I get a higher CCA battery?

A higher CCA just creates the ability for the battery to provide more starting amperage; it does not force more power than your starter should consume. More significant considerations are whether the battery fits into the battery tray. Larger CCA rated batteries may be in different size groups.

How do I know what type of battery I have?

Check the Manufacturer’s Label on the Battery. Usually, all the batteries have labels and other information about the battery provided by the manufacturer. Hence, if the label on the battery is still in good condition, you will be easily able to figure out the type of battery.