Battery Pack Solves 6-Volt Starting Problems

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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