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Optima YTU-4.2 · Motorhome battery 12V 55Ah 765A

Reference: BOL-OPTIMA-YTU-4.2 · EAN 4016987113530

The Optima YTU-4.2 (ETN 814 254 000, also written 814254000) is a motorhome battery with 12 V, 55 Ah and 765 A cold cranking current, measuring 254 × 175 × 200 mm, with the positive terminal on the left.

Who the Optima YTU-4.2 is for

The Optima YTU-4.2 is a leisure battery for motorhomes and caravans: it powers fridge, lights, water pump and heating for days without starting the engine. The YTU-4.2 powers the living area, separate from the vehicle's starter battery.

The YTU-4.2 belongs to the Optima OPTIMA YELLOW TOP range. More Optima batteries

Inside the YTU-4.2: spiral AGM technology

The YTU-4.2 is a spiral-cell AGM battery. Perfect for 4x4s, marine use and vehicles with lots of electronics.

Equivalents and alternatives to the Optima YTU-4.2

Other AGM batteries that fit the YTU-4.2's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Optima YTS-4.2Spiral AGM55 Ah765 A254 × 175 × 200

Part numbers and codes for the Optima YTU-4.2

The YTU-4.2 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceYTU-4.2
ETN code814254000 (also 814 254 000)
EAN4016987113530
Case size according to Optima34/78 (BCI)
Base hold-downB00
Terminal type1 & 21
Also known asOptima 814254000 · Optima 814 254 000
Not to be confused withOptima RTU-4.2 (50 Ah, 815 A)

Check this before ordering the Optima YTU-4.2

  • The YTU-4.2 delivers 765 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
  • Your current battery should say about 55 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • The YTU-4.2 has the positive terminal on the left: compare it with your current battery.
  • Measure the space: the YTU-4.2 takes up 254 × 175 × 200 mm.

Frequently asked questions about the Optima YTU-4.2

What is the ETN code of the Optima YTU-4.2?

814254000, also written 814 254 000. The ETN (European Type Number) is printed on the label and used in parts catalogues.

How much does the Optima YTU-4.2 weigh?

20.6 kg, with 55 Ah of capacity.

Which battery is equivalent to the Optima YTU-4.2?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Optima YTS-4.2. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the YTU-4.2.

What is the cold cranking current of the Optima YTU-4.2?

765 A to the EN standard, with 55 Ah capacity.

Which side is the positive terminal on the Optima YTU-4.2?

On the YTU-4.2, the positive terminal is on the left with the terminals facing you: compare it with your current battery, because with reversed polarity the cables will not reach.

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