edstroyer

Is the stock battery sufficient for winch use? Wondering what Battery are you guys using to winch?

Thanks,

redrubicon2004

Your stock battery would be fine for a while, I ran the stock battery with a winch for about a year and a half with no problems. I am running a Optima red top now(got it for almost nothing) I am really happy with it. If I did it over again I would get a Optima Yellow top. The yellow top has a better reserve capacity.

b1pig

stick with the red top.

i have a yellow top in my ZJ, which is hardly driven. it sux. also... the red top has like a 5 year warranty... the yellow top is only 2.

Locke

I bet Kilby will

captsam54

Boy, I would like to find out too.. I dunno about the extra weight if a Red or Yellow top Optima will do what you need though.. Having lots of exp with Marine deep cycle batts, I would tend to go with them.. Depending on how much you winch..:<)

wayoflife

I've been using an Optima Yellow Top in my TJ for years, have had no problems with it and plan to do so in my JK once the factory battery goes. But, most deep cycle batteries will do the trick for you just fine.

tgrt

Why is it that everyone is so gung-ho about Optima batteries? Is it that they really are that good compared to other battery manufacturers -- that is no one else comes close to comparing, or is it a matter of no one knows any better because everyone gives the advice to buy Optima so that's just how everyone does it?

jsherman

Using ANY winch with a RED TOP OPTIMA will VOID your warranty. They make the YELLOW TOP OPTIMA for winches.

read your warranty....

jsherman

http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...anty_info.html

Abusive service / Deep Cycle Applciations / Car Audio Not covered

(if you read the paperwork the red top specifically mentions the use of a winch will void the warranty)

usmcdoc14

most marine deep cycle (most deep cycle for that matter) are not rated for a high amp load draw.