Jeep Cherokee III (KJ) (2001-2008) – batteries


Jeep Cherokee in version III (KJ) was produced in the years 2001 – 2008. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Jeep Cherokee (2001-2008):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13
1 – positive on the left side1B13
As you can see, in case of Jeep Cherokee, 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.

Jeep Cherokee III (KJ) – petrol engines:
  • 2.4 4WD
  • 2.4 Laredo
  • 3.7 4WD
  • 3.7 Laredo

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S3
S30 08
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S4
S40 08
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 08
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Classic
EC700
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB740
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA770
77 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Essentials
HB 096
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 096
76 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP096
75 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mm
Lucas Supreme
LS096
78 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Black Dynamic
E13
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E11
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E44
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
For the 2.4 4WD, 2.4 Laredo, 3.7 4WD petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm with a capacity exceeding 67 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S3 S30 08 which capacity is 70 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 640 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Jeep Cherokee III (KJ) – diesel engines:
  • 2.5 CRD 4WD
  • 2.8 CRD 4WD

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 09
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB741
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E12
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
For the Jeep Cherokee III (KJ) with 2.5 CRD 4WD or 2.8 CRD 4WD diesel engines, we recommend batteries sized 278x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 71 Ah. All the batteries in the above list have the same capacity 74Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 680 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Jeep Cherokee , 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

Jeep Cherokee II (XJ) (1984-2001) battery
Jeep Cherokee IV (KK) (2008-2013) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ) (1991-1999) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee II (WJ) (1999-2004) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee III (WK) (2005-2010) battery
Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) (2010-) battery
Jeep Wrangler I (YJ) (1987-1995) battery
Jeep Wrangler II (TJ, LJ) (1997-2007) battery
Jeep Wrangler III (JK) (2007-) battery


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