Group 17HF Battery Dimensions
| Battery Design |
|---|
 |
| Dimensions and Sizes (Length x Width x Height) |
|---|
| 7.375'' x 6.9375'' x 9'' Inches 187 x 175 x 229 Millimeters |
Group 17HF Battery Post Terminals
| Post Terminal Types and Locations | Posts Used |
|---|---|
|
Type "A" or manufacturer's custom post design |
Group 17HF Battery Voltage and Current Characteristics
| Volts | Cells | CCA Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 270-400 |
Group 17HF Alternatives and Closest Battery Groups by Dimensions
There are no direct interchangeable alternatives for group 17HF battery if we speak about dimensions, but if your battery space hasn't strict limits, you can choose a little bigger or smaller battery group. If your battery compartment cannot accommodate a larger battery, you can choose a smaller one. In both cases, you must securely fasten your new battery with a battery holder. If your battery holder can't hold the alternative battery group, you can buy a universal battery holder to fit in different types of batteries.
Closest but not Identical Size Battery Groups
Battery groups in this section below are not identical to the group 17HF battery, they can be a little bigger or smaller. Please pay attention to the post terminal types and their location
Closest Large Dimensions
Bigger batteries can have more capacity and power compared to 17HF batteries.
| Battery Group Number | Dimensions | Shape | Volts | Cells | Post Terminal Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 17HF Battery | 7.375'' x 6.9375'' x 9'' in. 187 x 175 x 229 mm |
|
6 | 3 | "A" |
| Group 19L Battery | 8.5'' x 7'' x 7.5'' in. 216 x 178 x 191 mm |
|
6 | 3 | "A" |
| Group 1 Battery | 9.125'' x 7.125'' x 9.375'' in. 232 x 181 x 238 mm |
|
6 | 3 | "A" |
| Group 2 Battery | 10.375'' x 7.125'' x 9.375'' in. 264 x 181 x 238 mm |
|
6 | 3 | "A" |
| Group GC2 Battery | 10.375'' x 7.1875'' x 10.875'' in. 264 x 183 x 277 mm |
|
6 | 3 | "LPT", "HPT", "UT", "LT" |
How to Get 12 Volts from 6V of a 17HF Battery Group
If you need 12 Volts, you can connect two group 17HF batteries in series to double the voltage. The voltage of a series connection is equal to the sum of the voltages of all its batteries. If one 6V lead-acid battery is connected to another 6V lead-acid battery, you have 12V total power output. Each battery must be fully charged and completely isolated from the other before connecting them in series, or there will be damage to at least one of them.
Increasing a Capacity of 17HF Batteries with a Parallel Connection
If you need to increase current capacity and reduce charging time, connect batteries in parallel. When group 17HF batteries are in parallel, their voltage is equal to the voltage of one battery, while current capacity equals to the sum of all its battery capacities. If you have two 6V lead-acid batteries with 30 Ah capacity and you connect them in parallel, you'll get 6 Volts with 60 Ah.
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Eric Strong works in the automotive repair industry more than 12 years. His work included repairing electrical systems in various vehicle systems. A hybrid electric car battery replacement experience expanded his understanding of automotive battery technology.
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