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What is the CCA for 12v 12ah battery?

What is the CCA for 12v 12ah battery?

Measuring 5.91 x 3.43 x 5.12 inches and weighing 7.72 pounds, this 12 volt battery weighs packs 12 amp hours, and 200 cold cranking amps to supply your engine with starting power.

What does BS mean on battery?

The BS means Battery Sealed. A sealed battery is one that’s filled with acid and sealed after filling. It can be used in any orientation and is offers easier maintenance. On the other hand, a conventional battery comes in a different way.

What does Ah mean on a ATV battery?

Amp-hour rating Ah Typically if a battery is loaded with a higher current, the battery capacity will decrease.

Is more cold cranking amps better?

In general, for both CCA and RC, the higher the number the better. However, if you live in a cold climate, the CCA rating should be an important consideration in choosing a battery. Conversely, if you live in a high heat climate, you don’t need as much CCA.

How many CCA should a ATV battery have?

Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) refers to how efficiently battery functions in cold conditions. In general, the higher the CCA, the more effective the battery will be in frigid winter weather. A battery with 500 CCA or more should have no problem starting an ATV engine, even if the temperature drops below zero.

Does it matter what kind of battery I put in my ATV?

ATVs and quads usually require 12v batteries that are often suitable for use in motorcycles as well. A power sports battery needs to provide the high output needed to start your four-wheeler. What differentiates these batteries is cold cranking amp, or CCA, output.

What is the difference between YTX12 Bs and YTX14 BS?

A YTX12-BS is 6″ long by 3.4″ wide by 5.1″ tall and weights 8lb. A YTX14-BS is 5.91″ long by 3.43″ wide by 5.71″ tall and weights 10lbs. If you have room in your battery tray and under the seat (your battery may be mounted differently) it MAY fit.

What does A2 mean on a battery?

Nominal Voltage As an example of an alpha-numeric code, another common conventional battery size is YB14L-A2. The first two letters indicate the battery manufacturer, in this case Yuasa Battery (if it was manufactured by Bikemaster, the letters would be BB).