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BCI Group 65 battery

What replaces a BCI Group 65
Group 65, 65-
12 V lead-acid, 306 × 192 × 192 mm

The BCI Group 65 is a rechargeable 12 V lead-acid prismatic. The codes below are the same physical cell sold under different manufacturer names, and any of them will fit.

Specification

IEC designation
BCI Group 65
Nominal voltage
12 V
Chemistry
Lead-acid
Size
306 × 192 × 192 mm
Rechargeable
Yes

Codes that mean the same battery

Different manufacturers, one physical battery. Voltage, chemistry and dimensions all match.
Code Fits?
Group 65 Yes — same cell
65- Yes — same cell

Codes that look close but are not

Code Why it is not a substitute
Group 78 Similar capacity but side terminals instead of top posts, and a different box. Both are common on American vehicles and they are not interchangeable.
Group 27 Same 306 mm length but narrower and taller. Check the height clearance before assuming.

Where it turns up

  • Ford F-150, Expedition and Explorer
  • Lincoln Navigator
  • Mercury and older Ford sedans
  • Larger American SUVs and pickups

Common questions

What is equivalent to a BCI Group 65?
Group 65, 65- — all the same 12 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
Can I use a Group 78 instead of a BCI Group 65?
Similar capacity but side terminals instead of top posts, and a different box. Both are common on American vehicles and they are not interchangeable.
Is the BCI Group 65 rechargeable?
Yes. Use a charger made for its chemistry and never substitute a primary cell of the same size.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Official vendor product documentation — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked