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Optima YTS-5.5 · Motorhome battery 12V 75Ah 975A

Reference: BOL-OPTIMA-YTS-5.5 · EAN 4016987113585

Optima YTS-5.5 (ETN 851 187 000, also written 851187000): motorhome battery with 12 V, 75 Ah and 975 A cold cranking current, measuring 325 × 165 × 238 mm.

The Optima YTS-5.5 at a glance

The Optima YTS-5.5 is made for the living area of a motorhome. Unlike the starter battery, it takes slow, deep discharges night after night.

The YTS-5.5 belongs to the Optima OPTIMA YELLOW TOP range. The full range of Optima batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Optima YTS-5.5

We have no other battery with exactly the dimensions and polarity of the YTS-5.5. Browse the rest of our leisure batteries for motorhomes and caravans to compare close options.

Optima YTS-5.5 vs YTR-5.0 and YTS-4.2

What sets the YTS-5.5 apart from its neighbours in the Optima range:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)Weight
Optima YTS-5.5 (this one)75 Ah975 A325 × 165 × 23827.9 kg
Optima YTR-5.066 Ah845 A309 × 172 × 21920.6 kg
Optima YTS-4.255 Ah765 A254 × 175 × 20020.3 kg
  • Optima YTR-5.0: 9 Ah less, 130 A less cranking power, a different case (309 × 172 × 219 mm).
  • Optima YTS-4.2: 20 Ah less, 210 A less cranking power, a different case (254 × 175 × 200 mm).

Spiral AGM technology in the YTS-5.5

Inside, the YTS-5.5 rolls its plates into cylindrical cells (spiral AGM). It is the basis of OPTIMA batteries.

Check this before ordering the Optima YTS-5.5

  • Length, width and height of the YTS-5.5: 325 × 165 × 238 mm.
  • Your current battery should say about 75 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 975 A or less, the YTS-5.5 covers your engine.

Part numbers and codes for the Optima YTS-5.5

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the YTS-5.5 with these codes:

Commercial referenceYTS-5.5
ETN code851187000 (also 851 187 000)
EAN4016987113585
Case size according to Optima31A (BCI)
Base hold-downB00
Also known asOptima 851187000 · Optima 851 187 000

Frequently asked questions about the Optima YTS-5.5

YTS-5.5 or YTR-5.0: which one suits me?

Compared with the YTS-5.5, the Optima YTR-5.0 has 9 Ah less and 130 A less cranking power. The YTS-5.5 cranks harder; the YTR-5.0 is only a good option if your original battery says 845 A or less. Mind the space: the YTR-5.0 measures 309 × 172 × 219 mm.

What is the ETN code of the Optima YTS-5.5?

851187000, also written 851 187 000. The ETN (European Type Number) is printed on the label and used in parts catalogues.

How much does the Optima YTS-5.5 weigh?

27.9 kg, with 75 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Optima YTR-5.0 (66 Ah) weighs 20.6 kg.

Which charger does the Optima YTS-5.5 need?

A charger with an AGM mode. If the battery has dropped below 10.5 V some chargers will not recognise it: use one with a recovery mode or one specific to spiral AGM.

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