Deka

Deka 9A48 Intimidator AGM Battery Group 48

Name: Deka 9A48 Intimidator AGM Battery Group 48
Brand: Deka

Sealed Group 48 AGM construction supplies 760 CCA, 70Ah and 120 minutes of reserve. Independent cycle testing is absent, and the 47.5 lb case lacks a documented handle.

$201 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-10-204 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-04

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.0/ 10

design5.0/ 10

value7.0/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

The price is supported by a documented AGM design, 760 CCA, 120-minute reserve capacity, 70Ah capacity, and a 47.5 lb Group 48 format. The retailer also claims vibration and cycle-life benefits, but those multipliers are not independently verified here. The manufacturer sheet lists 40 warranty-free months.

MATERIALS

Battery constructionAbsorbed Glass Mat (AGM), valve-regulated lead-acid

AGM construction is maintenance-free and helps contain electrolyte during vibration and normal installation.

SeparatorsAbsorbed glass mat separators

The glass mat immobilizes electrolyte and supports spill-resistant construction.

CRITERIA

8/10

Build Quality

AGM, valve-regulated construction with spill-resistant and vibration-resistant design.

8/10

Performance

Manufacturer sheet lists 760 CCA, 120-minute reserve, and 70Ah capacity.

9/10

Value

Current observed price is $200.82 for a high-spec Group 48 AGM battery.

IDEAL FOR

·Vehicles requiring a Group 48/H6/L3 battery
·Drivers wanting AGM starting power at a value-oriented price
·Moderate dual-battery or starting-and-cycling applications
·Vehicles exposed to vibration or demanding electrical loads

NOT FOR

·Vehicles whose required size, polarity, venting, or terminal layout differs
·Users needing independently verified deep-cycle test data
·Installations where a lighter battery or integrated carrying handle is important

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

The conventional Group 48 footprint and SAE top posts make installation familiar where the fit is correct. AGM construction is clean and low-maintenance, but the 47.5 lb weight can make handling awkward, no molded carrying handle is documented, and polarity, venting, and hold-down compatibility r...

LONGEVITY

The manufacturer sheet lists 40 warranty-free months, but that is not a lifespan promise. Exact-model owner reports describe repeated drain/recharge use, while also warning that deep discharge can shorten battery life. Warranty terms vary by seller, so confirm the supplying retailer's coverage and production date. No controlled independent longevity test was supplied.