Suzuki Samurai was produced in the years 1998 – 2004. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.
Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Suzuki Samurai (1998-2004):
Layout
Terminal types
Base hold-down
1 – positive on the left side
3
B0
0 – positive on the right side
1
B13
0 – positive on the right side
1
B9
0 – positive on the right side
1
B01
As you can see, in case of Suzuki Samurai, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.
For these petrol engines, we recommend batteries with dimensions of 187x127x220 mm or 187x127x227 mm and a capacity exceeding 32 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB357 which capacity is 35 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 240 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Premium LP055 of a capacity 40Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 360 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B0.
These diesel engines should work with batteries of dimensions 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm, which capacity is minimum 67 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB704 of a capacity 70Ah and 540A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA754 of a capacity 75 Ah, having 630A Cold Cranking Amps.
The Suzuki Samurai with a 1.9 TD (silnik Renault) diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 71 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB740 of a capacity 74Ah and 680A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78 Ah, having 780A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13. If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Suzuki Samurai , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!
See also information about other cars of this manufacturer