Trojan T-145 Plus 6V Flooded Lead Acid Battery
- Brand:
- Trojan
- Part no:
- T-145
Image: Trojan
Where to buy
Specifications
- Chemistry
- Flooded
- Role
- Deep cycle
- Voltage
- 6 V
- Capacity
- 260 Ah at the 20-hour rate
The Trojan T-145 Plus is a 6V flooded lead acid battery built on deep cycle technology. It is rated at 260 Ah on the 20-hour rate and 215 Ah on the 5-hour rate, and it weighs 72 lb. A flip-top vent cap system and a built-in maximum level indicator are there to make watering simpler. Self-discharge is listed at 5 to 15 percent per month.
Our take
The 72 lb weight of the T-145 Plus means each 6V battery is a serious lift, so the tray and hold-down need to be planned around it. The flip-top vent caps and level indicator make routine watering of the flooded cells quicker.
From our buying guide
A starting battery delivers a short burst of strong power, a deep-cycle battery a low, steady level for longer, and a dual-purpose battery a balance of the two. Buy for the job it will do.
Check before you buy:
- You've measured the tray against the maker's real dimensions, since a BCI group gives maximum sizes and some batteries sold as a drop-in run longer.
- You're comparing the same rating. Cold cranking amps are tested at 0°F and cranking amps at 32°F, so the second number is higher.
- If it's lithium, the maker says whether it may start an engine, and NMMA advises contacting your boat's manufacturer or a certified technician before replacing lead-acid.