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Inside the unique shell of the OPTIMA battery is a radically superior internal design. The structure of conventional batteries lead plates hanging in pools of acid requires those lead plates to provide their own structural support. To accomplish this, the lead is diluted with high percentages of inert stiffening metals that rob those conventional batteries of performance.
The unique engineering concept of the OPTIMA battery uses long thin layers of lead wound into tight spiral cells. Because they're tightly supported on all sides by high strength cylindrical cell casings, the lead ribbons of the OPTIMA battery aren't required to provide structural strength, so they can be made from high-purity, high-performance lead. This translates into dramatically lower internal resistance and higher output at temperature extremes. OPTIMA batteries can be fully recharged in about an hour, twice as fast as conventional batteries. They also can sit unused four times longer than other batteries, losing less than half a volt in over 6 months of nonuse.
An absorbent glass mat, alternating with the layers of lead, holds electrolyte in contact with the OPTIMA batteries greater lead surface area. This laminated construction provides far more active surface area in the OPTIMA battery. It also supports a thicker layer of plate paste, for prolonged service life typically half again to twice the life of conventional batteries. This technology is called "AGM" for "Absorbed Glass Mat" and it is a major advance in battery design.
OPTIMA BATERIES revolutionary Spiralcell® design produces more power and
increased energy, resulting in fast, reliable starts even in extreme conditions.
Because OPTIMA is the only battery with Spiralcell construction, no other battery offers OPTIMA batteries combination of performance and reliability in land and marine applications. OPTIMA BATTERIES deliver power!
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SLI
(Starter, Lighting & Ignition) Optima Batteries
Back: 34M, 34, 34R (reverse post)
Front: 75/35, 6V, 34/78
Ultra
high performance in cold or heat... Ultra shock resistance... High tolerance
for accidental deep discharge... OPTIMA battery is the ultimate battery for any vehicle
that really needs to start. OPTIMA batteries are preferred by emergency vehicle
crews because they deliver more power in tougher conditions than any other battery.
Collectors and RV owners appreciate the Optima batteries ability to hold a charge up
to 3 times longer than conventional batteries. 1st Optima Battery pays the shipping
costs to 48 states, so prices quoted are your total delivered cost. No handling fees, and no sales tax outside Nebraska.
Measure your vehicle's available battery space,
consult the dimensions below for fit and connector types, then call us toll-free
for the ultimate starter battery!
References |
Hours1 |
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Category |
Minutes |
Length x Width x Height (inches) (Height includes 1" terminals) |
Terminal Layout |
Weight |
(Includes Shipping*) Pricing is current. |
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800U SC34U |
10 x 6.8 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
38.8 lbs |
+ GM Side |
(includes shipping) |
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| The 34/78 (above) has both top and GM-style side terminals. Size includes posts. See Model 34/78 top-view here. For larger starting/deep cycle batteries see D31 series below. | ||||||||||||
34 |
8002-002 800S SC34A |
12V |
50 AH |
800 CCA |
1000 CA |
Medium |
100 |
Case Size Category: Medium 10 x 6.8 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
38.8 lbs |
Top
Post |
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| The Model 34 (above) has top terminals only. Size includes posts. See Model 34 top-view here. For larger starting/deep cycle batteries see D31 series below. | ||||||||||||
35
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8020-164 --- SC35A |
12V |
44 AH |
720 CCA |
910 CA |
Med-Small |
90 |
Size Category: Med-Small 9.0 x 6.7 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
33.0 lbs |
Top Post |
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| The Model 35 (above) has top terminals only. Size includes posts. See Model 35 top-view here. The Model 35 has opposite post orientation from the Model 25 or Model 75/25. | ||||||||||||
25
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8025-160 --- SC25A |
12V |
44 AH |
720 CCA |
910 CA |
Med-Small |
90 |
Size Category: Med-Small 9.25 x 6.3 x 7.7" Height includes 1" terminals |
33.0 lbs |
Top Post |
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| The Model 25 (above) has top terminals only. Size includes posts. See Model 25 top-view here. | ||||||||||||
75/25
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725U SC75U |
9.4 x 6.8 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
33.1 lbs |
+ GM Side |
(includes shipping) |
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| The 75/25 (above) has both top and GM-style side terminals. Size includes posts. See Model 75/25 top-view here. | ||||||||||||
6V
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850/6 SC6A |
10 x 3.5 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
18.4 lbs |
(includes shipping) |
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| In addition to 6 volt applications, two 6V batteries can be connected in series to provide 12 volt power in locations where a standard 12V will not fit. Size includes top posts. See Model 6V top-view here. | ||||||||||||
34R
Reverse Post |
800SR SC34R |
10 x 6.8 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
38.8 lbs |
Top Posts |
(includes shipping) |
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34R (above) has reversed post placement: See
Model 34R top-view and more info here. NOTE: 34R top color is now red (not orange, as formerly.) |
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78
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10 x 6.8 x 7.25" |
38.8 lbs |
Only |
(includes shipping) |
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34M
Marine
Starter |
8006-006 1000M SC34M |
12V |
50 AH |
800 CCA |
1000 CA |
Medium |
100 |
Size Category: Medium 10 x 6.8 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
38.4 lbs |
Top
Post +Top Stud |
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| The 34M Marine Starter (above) is not a deep-cycle battery. It is a starter battery offering both top-mounted automotive (SAE) posts plus top-mounted stainless steel threaded stud posts for small accessories. See Model 34M top-view here. See below for deep cycle D34M model, which is better suited to moderate or heavy accessory loads. | ||||||||||||
Charger Info Link | Warranty Info Link Optima batteries don't require a battery box for acid containment because they don't leak. |
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| Table Notes: 1Amp Hours = Amp output sustainable for 20 hours before dropping to 10.5 volt recharge level, multiplied by 20. More explanation here. 2At all temperatures, Optima® batteries can discharge far higher amperage during the first critical seconds of demand compared to conventional batteries. In difficult conditions, this provides the rapid spin required to start engines quickly when conventional batteries with equal or greater CA or CCA merely crank without firing engine. 3Reserve Minutes = number of minutes battery will maintain 25 amps output before dropping to 10.5 volts. More explanation here. |
Recharge when batteries
drop to 10.5 volt state of charge (or before.) Note: Optima batteries will
never develop capacity-robbing "charge memory."
Extended Power Duration
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| Yellow Top Optima Batteries Rear: D31A, D31T Front: D34/78, D34 See new Model 51 & 51R specs in table below. |
Blue Top Optima Batteries |
OPTIMA Yellow
Top and OPTIMA Blue Top battery models are the power source of choice for
deep-cycle power needs. Compared to conventional batteries, voltage output from
an Optima battery is more uniform across the discharge curve, more deep cycles
are tolerated, and they can be mounted in any position with zero corrosion and
zero leaks. They recharge faster than conventional batteries, and typically
deliver 1.5 - 2x the service life. Yellow Top Optima Batteries and Blue
Top Optima batteries also offer excellent performance as starter batteries for dual-purpose
applications. Call us to order the premium power source for heavy
cycling applications. With free shipping and no handling fees, prices quoted
are your total delivered cost!**
| Common Deep Cycle Applications: | |
Performance
audio Trolling motors Portable lighting Winches |
Inverter
power Security system backup Sump pump backup RV/Camping power |
Note: Performance between models D34/78, D34, and D34M is identical. The difference
between between those batteries is the post style. Performance between models D31T, D31A and D31M is identical. The difference between those batteries is the post style. Optima Blue Top batteries are colored blue for marine battery applications but work equally well in non-marine uses. |
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Terminal Layout |
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D51 |
8071-167 --- SC51DA |
12V |
38 AH |
450 CCA |
560 CA |
Small |
66 |
Case Size Category: Small 9.25 x 5.0 x 9.0" Height includes 1" terminals |
26.5 lbs |
Top Post |
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Model 51 (above) has standard SAE top terminals. Works well for both deep cycle and starter battery needs. All battery sizes include posts. See Model 51 top-view & more info here. |
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D51R Reverse Post |
8073-167 --- SC51RDA |
12V |
38 AH |
450 CCA |
560 CA |
Small |
66 |
Case Size Category: Small 9.25 x 5.0 x 9.0" Height includes 1" terminals |
26.5 lbs |
Top Post |
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| 51R (above) is identical to 51 (above) except 51R has reversed post placement: See the Model 51R top-view and more info here. | ||||||||||||
D35 |
8040-218 --- SC35DA |
12V |
48 AH |
650 CCA |
810 CA |
Med-Small |
98 |
Case Size Category: Med-Small 9.0 x 6.7 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
37.2 lbs |
Top Post |
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| Model D35 (above) has standard SAE top terminals. Like all Optima deep cycle batteries, the D35 works well for both deep cycle and starting applications. See D35 top-view & more info here. | ||||||||||||
D75/25 |
8042-218 --- SC75DU |
12V |
48 AH |
650 CCA |
810 CA |
Med-Small |
98 |
Case Size Category: Med-Small 9.25 x 6.7 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
38.2 lbs |
Top Post + GM Side |
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| The D75/25 (above) has both top posts and GM style side connectors. Works well for both deep cycle and starting applications. See the Model D75/25 top-view & more info here. | ||||||||||||
D750U SC34DU |
10 x 6.8 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
+ GM Side |
(includes shipping) |
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| The D34/78 (above) has both top posts and GM style side connectors. Works well for both deep cycle and starter battery needs. All battery sizes include posts. See Model D34/78 top-view here. | ||||||||||||
D750S SC34DA |
10 x 6.8 x 7.8" Height includes 1" terminals |
(includes shipping) |
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| D34 (above) has standard SAE top terminals only. Works well for both deep cycle and starter battery needs. All battery sizes include posts. See Model D34 top-view & more info here. | ||||||||||||
D31T |
8050-160 --- SC31DS |
12V |
75 AH |
900 CCA |
1125 CA |
Large |
155 |
Case Size Category: Large 12.8 x 6.5 x 9.4" Height includes 1" terminals |
59.8 lbs |
Top Stud |
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| The D31T (above) is a new model. Posts are 3/8" threaded stainless top studs ONLY, for use with loop cable ends (no SAE posts.) Size includes studs. See Model D31T top-view & more info here. | ||||||||||||
D31A |
8051-160 --- SC31DA |
12V |
75 AH |
900 CCA |
1125 CA |
Large |
155 |
Case Size Category: Large 12.8 x 6.5 x 9.4" Height includes 1" terminals |
59.8 lbs |
Top Post |
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| The D31A, D31T and D31M (below) are new models. D31A connectors are SAE automotive-style top posts. See Model D31A top-view & more info here. The D31-series batteries are Optima's largest. In addition to being providing deep-cycling ability, the D31A, D31T or D31M also serve as incredibly powerful starting batteries, with huge initial amperage discharge to spin hard-turning motors. | ||||||||||||
D900M |
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