1. APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
6T Conventional Battery Design
6TMF – Flooded Type
6TL – Flooded Type
12V - 6TMF/TYPEII (for consignment)
NSN T Flooded type
Lead Calcium Plates
725 CCA
12V - 6TMF/TYPEI (Comes dry with over-packed electrolyte)
NSN
12V - 6TL
NSN
Used to have a separate NSN.
Lead Calcium Plates
Usually rated at 625 CCA

2. 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
Type: Flat Plate AGM
CCA
HAWKER – 6TAGM
NSN
Type: Flat Plate AGM
Pure Lead Tin Plates
CCA
FIAM – Batcore 6TAGM
NSN
Type: Flat Plate AGM
NSN is now invalid
CCA

3. 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
2 HN
2HN – Flooded Type
Wet NSN:
Lead Antimony Plates
CCA - 150
Optima Spiral Core AGM (VRLA)
NSN
Pure Lead Tin Plates
CCA - 450

4. APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
4HN Flooded and AGM Battery Design
4HN – Flooded Type
AGM (VRLA) 4HN Replacements
4HN Flooded type
NSN:
Lead Antimony Plates
Concorde AGM
NSN:
Type: Flat Plate AGM
Lead Calcium Plates
Teledyne/Gill AGM
NSN:
Type: Flat Plate AGM
Pure Lead Tin Plates
2 HN

5. APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
Group 31 AGM (VRLA) Battery Design
Exide Group 31
Type: Flat Plate AGM
Automotive Terminals
P/N 31A925XLW
NSN
Used on the BFV
CCA - 925
Optima Group 31
Type: AGM Spiral Cell
Threaded Stud Terminals
Pure Lead Tin PLates
NSN
Used on 100&200KW, Skid Steer, etc.
CCA - 900

6. APPENDIX 2. Common Batteries, NSNs, and CCAs
Other VRLA AGM Battery Options
Optima AGM Spiral Core
NSN:
CCA - 800
Type: Spiral Cell AGM
Pure Lead Tin PLates
Shown With - 6T Adapter Plate
NSN:
Used on Generators and
other Support Equipment
VRLA / AGM
NSN:
CCA – 1125
Type: Flat Plate AGM
Used on Engineer Equip
VRLA / AGM Flat Plate
NSN:
CCA – 785
Type: Flat Plate AGM
Used on HMMWV power
turrets

7. Other VRLA Spiral Cell AGM Battery Options.
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
For Asian vehicles and specialty Mil equipment.
450
D51R
Replacement for 2HN flooded.
D34
Group 34 size, top post only. Alternative to 34 Red Top.
750
D34/78
Group 34 size. Dual terminal, Top posts and side terminals. Alternative to 34/78 Red Top.
D31T
Group 31 size battery for large commercial / engineer equipment. Threaded stud terminals.
900
D31A
Group 31 size truck battery for commercial / engineer equipment. Automotive terminals.
Blue Top DUAL PURPOSE Deep Cycle & Engine Start Batteries
D34M
Group 34 size battery for boats, cars, light trucks, etc. Also M777 Howitzer.
D31M
Group 31 size battery for large commercial / engineer equipment & boats.
Red Top ENGINE START Batteries
75/25
Smaller battery with both top posts and side terminals.
720 34
Group 34 size, top post only. Used on many vehicles, generators, pumps, etc.
800
34/78
Group 34 size. Dual terminal, Top posts and side terminals.
34R
Group 34 size. Top post. Reversed terminals.
34VX
Group 34 size. Same as 34/78 with extra added vibration resistance. Used in MRAP M-ATV.
ENGINE START Blue Top Battery Terminals: automotive posts & 5/16" stainless steel threaded studs.
34M
Group 34 size. Not for deep cycle use.

8. Cross Reference Matrix: Conventional Battery and AGM/VRLA Replacement
APPENDIX 2. (Continued)
Cross Reference Matrix: Conventional Battery and AGM/VRLA Replacement
Voltage Rating
Old Type Battery
Flooded Lead Acid NSN
New Sealed Type Battery
Sealed Battery: AGM / VRLA NSN 12
6TMF-I - Dry
6TAGM (Hawker or Exide)
6TMF-II - Wet
6TMF-III - Dry
2HN - Dry
Optima D51R
2HN - Wet
2HN - GEL 24
4HN - Dry
Teledyne – Gill or Concorde
Gill NSN:
Concorde NSN:
4HN - Wet
Generators and other equipment with 6T type Flooded or AGM batteries
and others
Optima Red Top 34/78
Requires adapter plate when replacing 6TMF or 6TAGM.
Optima Red Top 34
Requires adapter plate when replacing 6TMF or 6TAGM.
Support equipment & commercial vehicles
Optima Red Top 34 or Yellow Top deep cycle or
Optima D27M
Construction & engineer equipment
Optima D31A