Battery Pack Solves 6-Volt Starting Problems
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Kevin Lehnert’s frustration with starting older 6-volt machines led him to a better idea and his own business. He supplies custom CNC-machined battery packs that include a pair of Optima 6-volt AGM Red Top batteries harnessed together in parallel to provide 2,000 cranking amps (1,600 CCA) of 6-volt power.
“Any vehicle or machine with a 6-volt system can benefit from our battery packs,” says Lehnert. “Optima AGM batteries are ideal for older cars and equipment because they’re more vibration resistant, are spill-proof, and last up to 3 times longer than conventional batteries.”
The battery pack includes a base plate, top plate, 2 stanchions, removable carry strap, custom positive and negative parallel cables, and assembly hardware.
Two models are available – one with the batteries mounted side by side and the other end to end – depending on the size and shape of your battery box.
“Harnessing 6-volt Optima batteries together in parallel doubles the amperage, which results in a lot more cranking power without changing the voltage,” says Lehnert. “It’s less expensive than converting from 6 to 12 volts because you don’t have to replace the original 6-volt equipment.”
He says you need to determine if his battery pack will fit in your battery box. “Measure your battery box/compartment and compare to the measurements listed on our website,” he says.
The harness is machined to fit only Optima batteries. “I also sell kits without the batteries,” says Lehnert, “but if you only have one Optima battery, you can’t buy another one and use the 2 batteries together because the older battery will draw the new one down.”
The side by side model sells for $409 plus S&H, and the end to end model for $429 plus S&H. He ships the battery packs throughout the continental U.S. and Canada from his machine shop in Henderson, Minn.
Lenhert also sells Optima batteries and made-to-order cables, and plans to offer custom built battery boxes and trays. “We recommend using 2/0 gauge cable because it can handle the higher amperage. Most 6-volt systems have a fairly heavy cable, but if the cable is worn we recommend replacing it,” he notes.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Kevin Lehnert, Henderson Machine, 302 Main Street, P.O. Box 352, Henderson, Minn. 56044.
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Battery Pack Solves 6-Volt Starting Problems FARM HOME Cars Kevin Lehnert’s frustration with starting older 6-volt machines led him to a better idea and his own business He supplies custom CNC-machined battery packs that include a pair of Optima 6-volt AGM Red Top batteries harnessed together in parallel to provide 2 000 cranking amps 1 600 CCA of 6-volt power “Any vehicle or machine with a 6-volt system can benefit from our battery packs ” says Lehnert “Optima AGM batteries are ideal for older cars and equipment because they’re more vibration resistant are spill-proof and last up to 3 times longer than conventional batteries ” The battery pack includes a base plate top plate 2 stanchions removable carry strap custom positive and negative parallel cables and assembly hardware Two models are available – one with the batteries mounted side by side and the other end to end – depending on the size and shape of your battery box “Harnessing 6-volt Optima batteries together in parallel doubles the amperage which results in a lot more cranking power without changing the voltage ” says Lehnert “It’s less expensive than converting from 6 to 12 volts because you don’t have to replace the original 6-volt equipment ” He says you need to determine if his battery pack will fit in your battery box “Measure your battery box/compartment and compare to the measurements listed on our website ” he says The harness is machined to fit only Optima batteries “I also sell kits without the batteries ” says Lehnert “but if you only have one Optima battery you can’t buy another one and use the 2 batteries together because the older battery will draw the new one down ” The side by side model sells for $409 plus S&H and the end to end model for $429 plus S&H He ships the battery packs throughout the continental U S and Canada from his machine shop in Henderson Minn Lenhert also sells Optima batteries and made-to-order cables and plans to offer custom built battery boxes and trays “We recommend using 2/0 gauge cable because it can handle the higher amperage Most 6-volt systems have a fairly heavy cable but if the cable is worn we recommend replacing it ” he notes Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Kevin Lehnert Henderson Machine 302 Main Street P O Box 352 Henderson Minn 56044 ph 507 868-0070; Kevin@henmach com; www HenMach com
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