Arctic-Cat Alterra Battery Size
GarageDex's powersports battery data shows the Arctic-Cat Alterra takes a YTX12-BS battery, 180 CCA, 10Ah. Battery fitment varies by year - see the table for each range.
Battery fitment by year
| Years | Battery | CCA | Ah | Equivalents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2024 | YTX20HL-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2024 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2024 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2024 | YTX20HL-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2024 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2023 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2023 | YTX20HL-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2023 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2023 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2023 | YTX20HL-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2023 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2022 | YTX12-BS | 270 | 6 | - |
| 2022 | YTX20HL-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2022 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2022 | YTX12-BS | 270 | 6 | - |
| 2022 | YTX20HL-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2022 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2021 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2021 | YTX20HL-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2021 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2021 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2021 | YTX20HL-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2021 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2020 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2020 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2020 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2020 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2019 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2019 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2019 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2019 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2018 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2018 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2017 | YTX12-BS | 180 | 10 | - |
| 2017 | YTX20HL-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2017 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2017 | YTX20HL-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2017 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
| 2016 | YTX20H-BS | 310 | 18 | - |
300cc atv. Match the exact part code and terminal layout. Equivalents are cross-referenced parts that fit the same tray.
Battery for your Arctic-Cat Alterra
The recommended part is a YTX12-BS. Match that code (or a listed equivalent) - powersports batteries are size- and terminal-specific, so the code matters more than the brand. Worth adding: a battery tender - sitting unused is what kills most bike and ATV batteries, and a tender keeps it healthy over the off-season.
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Frequently asked
What battery does a Arctic-Cat Alterra take?
GarageDex's powersports battery data shows the Arctic-Cat Alterra takes a YTX12-BS battery, 180 CCA, 10Ah. Battery fitment varies by year - see the table for each range.
What are the Arctic-Cat Alterra battery specs?
The recommended YTX12-BS is rated 180 cold cranking amps and 10Ah. Match the part code and terminal layout - powersports batteries are size-specific.
Does the Arctic-Cat Alterra battery change by year?
Yes - the fitment differs across the years we cover: 2024 uses YTX12-BS; 2024 uses YTX20HL-BS; 2024 uses YTX20H-BS; 2024 uses YTX12-BS; 2024 uses YTX20HL-BS; 2024 uses YTX20H-BS; 2023 uses YTX12-BS; 2023 uses YTX20HL-BS; 2023 uses YTX20H-BS; 2023 uses YTX12-BS; 2023 uses YTX20HL-BS; 2023 uses YTX20H-BS; 2022 uses YTX12-BS; 2022 uses YTX20HL-BS; 2022 uses YTX20H-BS; 2022 uses YTX12-BS; 2022 uses YTX20HL-BS; 2022 uses YTX20H-BS; 2021 uses YTX12-BS; 2021 uses YTX20HL-BS; 2021 uses YTX20H-BS; 2021 uses YTX12-BS; 2021 uses YTX20HL-BS; 2021 uses YTX20H-BS; 2020 uses YTX12-BS; 2020 uses YTX20H-BS; 2020 uses YTX12-BS; 2020 uses YTX20H-BS; 2019 uses YTX12-BS; 2019 uses YTX20H-BS; 2019 uses YTX12-BS; 2019 uses YTX20H-BS; 2018 uses YTX12-BS; 2018 uses YTX20H-BS; 2017 uses YTX12-BS; 2017 uses YTX20HL-BS; 2017 uses YTX20H-BS; 2017 uses YTX20HL-BS; 2017 uses YTX20H-BS; 2016 uses YTX20H-BS. Match your exact year in the table.
How do I keep a atv battery from dying?
Sitting unused is the biggest killer - powersports batteries self-discharge and sulfate when parked. Keep it on a battery tender/maintainer during the off-season, and it'll last far longer.