SAVE ON CAT® BATTERIES

SAVE TIME, BUY ONLINE WIHT PROMO CODE: POWER24

SAVE 25% OFF* ON SELECT CAT BATTERIES! Don’t miss your chance to save big with deep discounts on the most rugged and reliable batteries in the industry. Now is the best time to start thinking about inspecting and replacing your batteries during our limited time battery special! Not sure if you’re due for a new battery? Check our Battery Inspection Guide below.

Offer valid now through March 31, 2024. When purchasing online, must use promo code: POWER24 at checkout to receive discount – promo code valid on parts.cat.com/ohio only. Cannot be combined with any other discount, programs, offers, or incentives. Subject to change without notice. Contact your Ohio Cat Product Support Sales Representative or preferred Ohio Cat location to learn more

CONFIDENCE STARTS WITH A BATTERY YOU CAN TRUST.

KNOW YOUR BATTERY IS GOING TO START YOUR EQUIPMENT ON TIME, EVERY TIME, EVEN IN THE MOST EXTREME CONDITIONS.

The reliability of your equipment begins with a reliable battery. You need to have confidence that your battery will start your equipment every time, even in the most adverse environments and extreme temperatures. Your battery is at the start of it all. It converts chemical energy into the electrical energy necessary to power your machine, delivering voltage to the starter, and stabilizing the voltage to keep your engine running. If the engine doesn’t start, nothing runs. With Cat Heavy-Duty and General Duty Batteries, you can count on reliable starting so you can get on with job at hand.

Both the Heavy-Duty (HD) and General Duty (GD) battery lines are available in a wide range of industry standard sizes to meet your fleet needs. Watch the video to learn more about industry-leading, Cat Batteries and how they stand apart from just any other battery.

BATTERY INSPECTION GUIDE

INSPECT YOUR BATTERIES NOW, AVOID UNEXPECTED DOWNTIME LATER.

Preventative maintenance and component inspections are sometimes overlooked, frequently costing owners and operators unexpected downtime that likely could’ve been avoided with a quick inspection or taking preventative maintenance measures. At Ohio Cat, we understand that time is money, which is why we’ve prepared a step-by-step guide for you to help you make an informed decision on whether or not replacing your batteries now will help you avoid the unexpected this winter.

CHECK BATTERY BOX: Open box frequently for general maintenance.

• Tighten loose terminals.
• Clean off terminal corrosion and reassemble connections using dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
• Clean off dust and dirt accumulation anywhere on the battery, as it may short out batteries if it becomes wet.
• Tighten hold-downs when necessary.

CHECK FOR TERMINAL CORROSION

If your terminals are showing signs of corrosion, clean terminals and posts as necessary and perform another load test to ensure failure was not due to misconnection. The terminal and post should have a shiny appearance after cleaning. Sometimes, fine grit sandpaper may be required to achieve a shiny clean surface in order to restore a proper connection. NOTE: Batteries can be cleaned with one of the following solutions:

• Baking Soda: Combine 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) of baking soda with 1L (1.1 qt) of clean water.
• Ammonia: Combine 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) of ammonia soda with 1L (1.1 qt) of clean water.

Remove the cleaning solution from the battery and neutralize the battery by rinsing the battery with clean water. SAFETY NOTE: Rapid air movement from compressed air with dust, dirt, or other forms of debris can create static electricity. Static electricity may lead to explosion when in the vicinity of a battery, resulting in personal injury or death. NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR CLEANING IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED CASE

Cracked cases may be an indication that battery hold down clamps are too tight. Signs of overcharging will also be evident on the exterior case of the battery by bleeding or streading down the sides of the case, alerting it’s time to check charging output and electrolyte levels.

CHECK CABLE TIGHTNESS

Tighten to terminal torque requirements. It is recommended to verify for specific machine application.

If your engine is still cranking slow after inspecting and troubleshooting, it’s likely time to replace your batteries. You can download our complete Battery Management Guide for further troubleshooting and general battery maintenance tips, or contact us to have your battery professional tested by our experts.