13500lbs winch - max size battery to fit tray?

Hi All,

Im fitting in a 13500bs winchmax winch on the jimnbits tray. Im going to put the solenoid box up out of the way and make a bracket for it. The question is what battery should i use?

Its mainly as a backup and rescue option for other vehicles, so wont be under enough stress to justify a second battery setup (yet). The handbook for the winch says a minimum of 650 CCA for the battery, so is there one that size, or preferably higher that will fit the jim with a standard 1.3 altenator?

Thanks,

Riccy

Nice sunny day so ive been at it with the spanners (and grinder) again...






Decided to put the number plate on the lower steel bumper. I now need to make a new lower bumper, but might think about making a new one that fits better and has space for the plate.

The hook on the winch is too big to fit into the jimnybits towing eyes so ive clamped it onto the original tow point underneath for now. I bought some D shackles, but they are either too small or way to big. Be handy for the tree strap or snatch block i suppose. Ive decided to put the cover on it when its parked up to keep prying eyes off it

Its wired up and working (with isolator switch). The battery thats in it says 400a, but i cant see a CCA figure on it.

Then it a 400 CCA battery. It's not like it's a 400 Ah capacity battery.

About size of battery for your winch. It's just a matter of finding the best battery for the budget. I like Varta AGM batteries Should be possible to find one that fits.

You could always use one of the sticker type number plates and put it on the bonnet just above the front vents.

lovely job Riccy

TomDK wrote: Then it a 400 CCA battery. It's not like it's a 400 Ah capacity battery.

About size of battery for your winch. It's just a matter of finding the best battery for the budget. I like Varta AGM batteries Should be possible to find one that fits.

Ah, i see - you would think i would know, being an electrician!

Will measure up and have a search for varta AGM then