APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
6T Conventional Battery Design
6TMF – Flooded Type
12V - 6TMF/TYPEII (for consignment)
NSN 6140-01-446-9506 6T Flooded type
Lead Calcium Plates
725 CCA
12V - 6TMF/TYPEI (Comes dry with over-packed electrolyte)
NSN 6140-01-446-9498
Lead Calcium Plates
725 CCA
6TL – Flooded Type
12V - 6TL
NSN 6140-01-446-9506
Used to have a separate NSN.
Lead Calcium Plates
Usually rated at 625 CCA
APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
6TAGM Battery Design
These batteries are 6TAGM (VRLA) lead acid batteries. Though they may appear
similar they also have different chemistry and capacities.
EXIDE – 6TAGM
NSN 6140-01-485-1472
Type: Flat Plate AGM
CCA - 1100
HAWKER – 6TAGM
NSN 6140-01-485-1472
Type: Flat Plate AGM
Pure Lead Tin Plates
CCA - 1225
FIAM – Batcore 6TAGM
NSN 6140-01-485-1472
Type: Flat Plate AGM
CCA - 1100
APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
2HN Flooded and AGM Battery Design
These batteries are commonly found on power generation equipment, and various
other types of support equipment. Both are authorized for use on equipment that
require this size 12V battery
2HN – Flooded Type
Wet NSN: 6140-01-390-1969
Lead Antimony Plates
CCA - 150
HN
Optima Spiral Core AGM2(VRLA)
NSN 6140-01-529-7226
Pure Lead Tin Plates
CCA - 450
APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
4HN Flooded and AGM Battery Design
4HN – Flooded Type
4HN Flooded type
NSN: 6140-01-390-1968
Lead Antimony Plates
AGM (VRLA) 4HN Replacements
Concorde AGM
NSN: 6140-01-476-8945
Type: Flat Plate AGM
Lead Calcium Plates
Teledyne/Gill AGM
NSN: 6140-01-610-6102
Type: Flat Plate AGM
2 HN
Pure Lead Tin Plates
APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
Group 31 AGM (VRLA) Battery Design
Optima Group 31 Batteries
AGM Spiral Cell Battery
Threaded Terminals- P/N D31T
NSN 6140-01-457-5469
100 & 200KW, Skid Steer, etc.
Exide Group 31
AGM Flat Plate Battery
Automotive Terminals
P/N 31A925XLW
NSN 6140-01-582-5710
BFV Hull battery
MILP/PC Enersys Group 31
AGM Flat Plate Battery
Automotive Terminals
P/N 0790-2412
NSN 6140-01-662-7350
NEW: BFV Hull battery
Automotive Terminals – P/N D31A
NSN 6140-01-502-4973
Commercial and Engineer Equip
APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
Other VRLA AGM Battery Options
VRLA / AGM
NSN: 6140-01-505-1940
CCA – 1125
Type: Flat Plate AGM
Used on Engineer Equip
VRLA / AGM Flat Plate
NSN: 6140-01-556-4352
CCA – 785
Type: Flat Plate AGM
Used on HMMWV power
turrets
Optima AGM Spiral Core
NSN: 6140-01-378-8232
CCA - 800
Type: Spiral Cell AGM
Pure Lead Tin PLates
Shown With - 6T Adapter Plate
NSN: 6160-01-453-0858
Used on Generators and
other Support Equipment
APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
Other VRLA Spiral Cell AGM Battery Options.
These batteries will have the CCAs listed on top.
Model#
Description
NSN
CCA
Yellow Top - DUAL PURPOSE Deep Cycle & Engine Start Batteries
D51
D51R
D34
D34/78
D31T
D31A
For Asian vehicles and specialty Mil equipment.
6140 01 523 6288
450
Replacement for 2HN
6140 01 529 7226
450
Group 34 size, top post only. Alternative to 34 Red Top.
6140 01 450 0141
750
Group 34 size. Dual terminal, Top posts and side terminals. Alternative to 34/78 Red Top.
6140 01 441 4272
750
Group 31 size battery for large commercial / engineer equipment. Threaded stud terminals.
6140 01 457 5469
900
Group 31 size truck battery for commercial / engineer equipment. Automotive terminals.
6140 01 502 4973
900
flooded.
Blue Top - DUAL PURPOSE Deep Cycle & Engine Start Batteries
D34M
D31M
Group 34 size battery for boats, cars, light trucks, etc. Also M777 Howitzer.
6140 01 475 9355
750
Group 31 size battery for large commercial / engineer equipment & boats.
6140 01 502 4405
900
Smaller battery with both top posts and side terminals.
6140 01 475 9361
720
Group 34 size, top post only. Used on many vehicles, generators, pumps, etc.
6140 01 378 8232
800
Group 34 size. Dual terminal, Top posts and side terminals.
6140 01 374 2243
800
Group 34 size. Top post. Reversed terminals.
6140 01 475 9357
800
Group 34 size. Same as 34/78 with extra added vibration resistance. Used in MRAP M-ATV.
6140 01 534 6466
800
Red Top - ENGINE START Batteries
75/25
34
34/78
34R
34VX
ENGINE START - Blue Top Battery
34M
Group 34 size. Not for deep cycle use.
Terminals: automotive posts & 5/16" stainless steel threaded studs.
6140 01 526 2605
800
APPENDIX 2. (Continued)
Cross Reference Matrix: Conventional Battery and AGM/VRLA Replacement
End Item(s) if
known
BCI
Flat Plate P/N or
OPTIMA
Group
OPTIMA NSN Comments / Optima Advantage
model
Alternative
size
WET Battery
NSN
Brand
6140-01-031-6882
Navistar &
others
Group 31
Exide
31A925XLW AGM
various
115-2422, Group
31
CS-433C
6140-01-471-4598
compactor/roller
Caterpillar
30H, 115-2421
6140-01-433-1883
Interstate
31P-MHD, 31PPHD
6140-01-396-2070
Exide
HP-31E
6140-01-457-4299
Exide
NG-31
Bridge Erection
6140-01-546-6550
Boat
Deka
8A31DTM
6140-01-432-7882
Exide, John
Deere
Group 31
6140-01-4574247
Exide
Group 31
Bradley BUSK III 6140-01-582-5710
Combat Earth
Mover
6140-01-528-2975
6140-01-360-6488
Exide, Deka
Group 31
6140-01-275-5334
Exide, John
Deere
HP-31D
6140-01-457-2401
Deka
1031MF
6140-01-314-3791 Exide & others
group 65
31A
31 with
marine
terminals
31T
65
D31A
Direct fit replacement. Optima has
better cranking power, lower rate
6140 01 502 4973
of self discharge. More vibration
resistant.
D31M
6140-01-5024405
Direct fit replacement. Optima has
better cranking power, lower rate
of self discharge. More vibration
resistant.
D31T
6140-01-4575469
Direct fit replacement. Optima has
better cranking power, lower rate
of self discharge. More vibration
resistant.
34
6140-01-3788232
Optima slightly smaller. If needed
free group 65 adapters available,
www.milbatteries.com
APPENDIX 2. (Continued)
Cross Reference Matrix: Conventional Battery and AGM/VRLA Replacement
End Item(s) if
known
S60XM FORKLIFT
Bobcat
Compressors
WET Battery NSN
Brand
Flat Plate P/N BCI Group OPTIMA
or model
size
Alternative
OPTIMA NSN
Comments / Optima Advantage
6140-01-561-7747 Exide & Hyster
6140-00-984-0159
Various
6140-01-526-8780
Bobcat
6140-01-031-6879
Various
6140-01-337-0210
Various
Group 24
24
34
Optima has better cranking power
and longer shelf life. Height is 1"
shorter. Easy replacement with an
6140-01-378-8232
Optima group size 34.Length &
Width are identical. Can also use
Optima dual terminal, 34/78
6140013742243
6140-01-031-6877
Various
Group 27
27
D27M
6140-01-589-0622
6140-00-984-0147
unknown
1-27F-455-D
27F
D27F
6140-01-600-5785
6140-01-457-2643
Exide
78DT
34/78
34/78
6140-01-374-2243
30H
30H
D31A
6140-00-438-0299
Direct fit. Optima has more
cranking power & better shelf life.
Also includes dual terminals for
more versatility.
Direct fit. Optima has more
cranking power & better shelf life.
Both engine start and deep cycle
function.
Better cranking power, lower rate
of self discharge.
Air Force item. DRY CHARGE
Military specific
battery models
3kW generator
6140-01-476-8945
Concorde
RG24-15A
NA
7243-16A
MSE Shelters
6140-01-446-9554
Exide
2HN GEL
NA
D51R
5kW generator,
6140-01-390-1969
& 6140-00-0572553
Exide & Deka
2HN & 2HN Dry
NA
D51R
Alternative from Teledyne/Gill.
50% more cranking power. Lower
rate of self discharge.
Optima D51R has much higher
6140-01-529-7226 cranking power & similar reserve
capacity. More robust, deep cycle,
& lower self discharge. Optima
dimensions are a fraction of 1"
6140-01-529-7226
smaller in L,W,H so fitment not an
6140-01-610-6102