Whats the difference in the S version and D version?

[Nathan@XSPower 47]

All of the S version of the batteries come with brass automotive terminals. All of the S versions also come with metal protective cases (EXCEPT FOR THE S3400) for added under the hood protection. The S3400 DOES NOT come with a metal protective case.

The D version batteries do not come with auto terminals, but they do come with the bolts and washer to use with ring terminals. Automotive terminals can be purchased separately (part number # 580 or 586) for these versions.

So, if you are going to use the battery under the hood I would suggest buying the S version, but if you are going to use it as a secondary battery the D version would be more economical.

[Shogen 325]

All of the S version of the batteries come with brass automotive terminals. All of the S versions also come with metal protective cases (EXCEPT FOR THE S3400) for added under the hood protection. The S3400 DOES NOT come with a metal protective case.

The D version batteries do not come with auto terminals, but they do come with the bolts and washer to use with ring terminals. Automotive terminals can be purchased separately (part number # 580 or 586) for these versions.

So, if you are going to use the battery under the hood I would suggest buying the S version, but if you are going to use it as a secondary battery the D version would be more economical.

I know this is old information but anymore clarification? Is there any point to the S battery if I say end up using audio terminal bolts on it??? Is it actually better for starting?

Take S3400 and D3400 .... What is the real difference??? I want a new starter battery and I have a stereo with MAX output of 1.5k ....

[ssh 924]

All of the S version of the batteries come with brass automotive terminals. All of the S versions also come with metal protective cases (EXCEPT FOR THE S3400) for added under the hood protection. The S3400 DOES NOT come with a metal protective case.

The D version batteries do not come with auto terminals, but they do come with the bolts and washer to use with ring terminals. Automotive terminals can be purchased separately (part number # 580 or 586) for these versions.

So, if you are going to use the battery under the hood I would suggest buying the S version, but if you are going to use it as a secondary battery the D version would be more economical.

I know this is old information but anymore clarification? Is there any point to the S battery if I say end up using audio terminal bolts on it??? Is it actually better for starting?

Take S3400 and D3400 .... What is the real difference??? I want a new starter battery and I have a stereo with MAX output of 1.5k ....

I'm 99% sure they are exactly the same except that the S has the standard terminals for a starting battery, and the metal protective case. I would definitely use the S version under the hood.

[Shogen 325]

All of the S version of the batteries come with brass automotive terminals. All of the S versions also come with metal protective cases (EXCEPT FOR THE S3400) for added under the hood protection. The S3400 DOES NOT come with a metal protective case.

The D version batteries do not come with auto terminals, but they do come with the bolts and washer to use with ring terminals. Automotive terminals can be purchased separately (part number # 580 or 586) for these versions.

So, if you are going to use the battery under the hood I would suggest buying the S version, but if you are going to use it as a secondary battery the D version would be more economical.

I know this is old information but anymore clarification? Is there any point to the S battery if I say end up using audio terminal bolts on it??? Is it actually better for starting?

Take S3400 and D3400 .... What is the real difference??? I want a new starter battery and I have a stereo with MAX output of 1.5k ....

I'm 99% sure they are exactly the same except that the S has the standard terminals for a starting battery, and the metal protective case. I would definitely use the S version under the hood.

So I was looking to get a D3400 originally, should I just get the S3400 under the hood then?

[Shogen 325]

Also, the battery(S3400) isn't pictured any differently besides the color ... The top post looks to be the same exact as the D3400 ...

oh wait:

[ssh 924]

Oh my bad, I didn't see that you were asking about the 3400, which doesn't have the metal, somehow I kept reading 1200.

Nathan should see this on monday and help you out.

[liljestrand 244]

Look at the terminals that come with it. On the S it has the brass "knobs" that you screw in and makes it like a normal starting battery.

[Shogen 325]

Yea, I know the terminals... I'm thinking of putting the S1200 up front and my HC1800 in rear??? good idea or badd??

[Duran 387]

Yea, I know the terminals... I'm thinking of putting the S1200 up front and my HC1800 in rear??? good idea or badd??

That's fine.

This isn't rocket science folks, S models come with automotive terminals and a metal case for protection under the hood, except for the S3400; D models have regular bolts and washers for use with ring terminals, and no metal case. You can use either battery anywhere in your vehicle, they offer the S models for an extra measure of protection.

[Shogen 325]

Yea, I know the terminals... I'm thinking of putting the S1200 up front and my HC1800 in rear??? good idea or badd??

That's fine.

This isn't rocket science folks, S models come with automotive terminals and a metal case for protection under the hood, except for the S3400; D models have regular bolts and washers for use with ring terminals, and no metal case. You can use either battery anywhere in your vehicle, they offer the S models for an extra measure of protection.

Just was odd to advertise as a "starting" battery if it is the same thing as the D series just thought wording meant there might be some other differences maybe... But got it, metal case (except S3400) and standard battery terminals...