CAT® BATTERIES – QUICK REFERENCE

Cat Batteries
Cat Premium High Output Features
• Premium High Output (PHO): • Maintaining Battery Inventory:
Built to stringent Caterpillar® Utilize first-in, first-out system to • Vibration is the number one cause of battery failure in earth-moving or off-
specifications to meet 5 demanding ensure fresh batteries. Shelf life for highway applications. PHO batteries meet stringent 100-hour vibration and
performance tests. Maintenance Free batteries post vibration discharge tests, with no damaged internal/external components
Recommended for the is approximately 1-year or loss of capacity or electrolyte.
toughest applications. from ship date, can be
Industry’s highest CCA doubled if charged at the
ratings (8D/4D/31). end of the one-year period. • Thicker posts
Vibration resistance is GSL wet batteries with
5-times the Industry vent caps, have a shelf life • Thicker/heavier connectors and
standard. Standard of six months which can be straps are cast into the plates
equipment in Cat doubled if charged at end
machines and engine of 6-month period. Only one • Thicker and more dense paste
gen-sets. recharge is recommended.
• General Service Line (GSL): • Dry Batteries: Have indefinite shelf • Positive & negative plates are
Premium batteries ideal for life, but if stored over one year, boost anchored to container bottom and
automotive, light truck, recreational charging may be needed after filling. locked at the top.
and commercial applications. Do not Dry batteries “self-activate” when
have extensive plate/grid anchoring, filled with electrolyte, which is
reinforced case, 100-hour vibration recommended only at the time of • Heavy-Duty Grids: Full-frame
resistance and SAE 2185 life cycle sale. Secure Vent caps to prevent power path design
capability of a PHO battery. entry of debris or moisture. - No sharp edges – eliminates short
circuits
- Maintenance free calcium/lead
alloy grids – less gassing &
minimal water loss Cat
- Higher paste density – active
material stays on longer – longer
life
- High technology grid design
requires less plates while providing
Industry’s highest cold cranking amp
capability

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Battery Ratings Battery Accessories
• Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 0º F (–18º C) can deliver as power for
Discharge load in amperes which a 30-seconds and maintain minimum 4C5637 – Group 31 charging posts for stud terminals 4C5638—screw in charging
new fully charged battery at 0º F voltage of 9.0 volts. posts for side terminals
(–18º C) can deliver as power for 30- • IEC CCA: Discharge load in amperes 7N0060 – Extra Vent Caps for dry batteries. Booster Cables: 4C4933 12’ (3,658 mm)
seconds and maintain a minimum which a new fully charged battery at 4C4937 20’ (6,096 mm)
voltage of 7.2 volts. CCA Rating is the 0º F (–18º C) can deliver as power for Heavy Duty Commercial Fast Chargers: 4C4921 (110V) 4C4910 (220V) Battery Cable
universal way to rate and compare 60-seconds and maintain minimum Repair Kit: 6V3025
batteries. Rating is stamped in bold voltage of 8.4 volts.
lettering on hazardous warning label. • Reserve Capacity Minutes (RC):
• Cranking Amp (CA): Is at a warmer Number of minutes a new fully
temperature of 32º F (-1.1º C) charged battery at 80ºF (27ºC) can be Selecting a New Battery for Replacement
• Marine Cranking Amps (MCA): discharged at 25 amperes and • Battery should meet or exceed OEM’s CCA requirements. Check Cat Cross
Discharge load in amperes which a maintain a minimum voltage of 10.5 Reference Manual (PEGP7801-05 – also available on cat.com batteries web site)
new fully charged battery at 32º F volts. Reserve capacity provides or vehicle operator’s manual.
(-1.1º C) can deliver for 30 seconds emergency power for the ignition, • Sell a Maintenance Free Battery, if battery installed in a seasonal piece of
and maintain at least 1.2 volts per lights, etc., if the battery recharging equipment.
cell (7.2 volts for 12-volt battery) system fails. • Make sure cables and battery tray are clean and in good condition. Battery should
[MCA=Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) • Amp Hour Rating at 20 hours: rest level in tray with no debris underneath. Use proper battery hold-downs,
rating divided by 0.8.] Battery’s electrical storage capacity. A tightened until snug. Do not tightened to the point it will distort or crack battery
• DIN CCA: Discharge load in amperes 100 amp/hr capacity battery delivers cover or case. Properly torque cables and ground strap.
which a new fully charged battery at 5 amperes for 20 hours (amp/hr • Check that vehicle electrical system (starter/alternator and voltage regulator) is
divided by 20 = amps per hour) operating within specifications. Make sure battery terminals will clear hood or
cover, before closing.
At Time of Delivery
If battery installed in a deep cycle and/or marine application, select a
• Battery Voltage: Check with but no more than 14.6 volts at 68ºF
Deep Cycle battery:
voltmeter (part #4C6600). A fully- (20ºC)
charged 12-volt battery has an • Filling a Dry Battery: Fill batteries
BCI Deep Cycle Cold Marine
open circuit voltage of between to the proper levels. Typically 1/2” Group Batteries Cat Cranking Cranking
(12.7mm) above the plates. Don’t Size Part No. Amps (CCA) Amps (MCA) Description
12.6 and 12.75 voltage (8-volt is
8D 153-5720 PHO 1500 1875 Maintenance Free-No Vent Caps
8.27 & above. 6-volt is 6.20 & under or over fill.
8D * 152-7242 1150 1438 Valve Regulated Lead Acid Gel Cell Sealed Battery-Maintenance Free
above). Recharge a 12-volt battery • Cat Digital Battery Analyzer (part
4D 153-5710 PHO 1400 1750 Maintenance Free-No Vent Caps
if below 12.4 volts. #177-2330): Determines within 20-
4D * 152-8006 970 1213 Valve Regulated Lead Acid Gel Cell Sealed Battery-Maintenance Free
• AGM and GEL Batteries: seconds whether a 12 or 6-volt 31 175-4360 PHO 710 888 Maintenance Free. Stud Terminals. Deep Cycle-Starting
Important alternator and charging battery is bad or in need of a 31 175-4370 PHO 825 1031 Maintenance Free. Stud Terminals Dual Purpose Starting/Deep Cycle
instructions: 12-volt GEL Batteries recharge. No need to remove 31 250-0480 PHO 710 888 Maintenance Free. Dual Top Mounted Terminals. Stud & SAE. Deep Cycle

charge to 13.8 volts but no more battery from machine, engine or 24M 8C3638 650 812 Maintenance Free. Dual Terminal. Marine Starting

than 14.1 volts at 68ºF (20ºC). AGM vehicle. Checks percentage of 27M 8C3639 625 781 Deep Cycle Antimony Grids. Dual Terminals

batteries charge to 14.4 volts state of charge, condition of 8V 8C3640 980 1225 8 Volt. Low Maintenance, Low Antimony Grids. Shipped Dry
battery and battery voltage. * Valve Regulated batteries. One a UL Recognized Component and one I.C.C.O., I.M.D.E., I.A.T.A., and D.O.T. Air Transportable Approved

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