Jeep Wrangler III (JK) (from 2007) – batteries


Jeep Wrangler in version III (JK) is produced from 2007. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Jeep Wrangler (2007-):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
1 – positive on the left side1B9
0 – positive on the right side1B13
1 – positive on the left side1B13
1 – positive on the left side1B01
As you can see, in case of Jeep Wrangler, 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 Wrangler III (JK) – petrol engines:
  • 3.6 V6
  • 3.8

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 27
70 Ah
630 A
261x175x220 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB705
70 Ah
540 A
270x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA755
75 Ah
630 A
270x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E24
70 Ah
630 A
261x175x220 mmMore
For Jeep Wrangler III (JK) with 3.6 V6 or 3.8 petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm and with a capacity exceeding 67 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB705 which capacity is 70 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA755 of a capacity 75Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 630 A.

Jeep Wrangler III (JK) – diesel engines:
  • 2.8 CRD

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
The Jeep Wrangler III (JK) with a 2.8 CRD diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 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 batteries compatible with the 2.8 CRD engine have a B13 mount.

Jeep Wrangler III (JK) – diesel engines:
  • 2.8 CRD – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 13
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK950
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK960
96 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 019
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF017
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
G14
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Owning a Jeep Wrangler III (JK) with a 2.8 CRD engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with AGM technology. Matching batteries have dimensions 353x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 95 Ah of a capacity and 850 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All batteries compatible with the 2.8 CRD engine have a B13 mount.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Jeep Wrangler , 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 III (KJ) (2001-2008) 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


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