Yes. The Dakota Lithium 24V 60Ah is a single 24-volt battery, so it powers a 24V trolling motor on its own with no second battery and no series wiring. Dakota Lithium recommends it for 24V trolling motors on technical skiffs, mid-size bass boats, and smaller rigs. It delivers 80A max continuous discharge and 60 amp hours of usable capacity.

Yes. A 24V trolling motor normally requires two 12V batteries wired in series. The Dakota Lithium 24V 60Ah delivers 24 volts from one battery, which eliminates the series jumper cable, the second battery tray, and the two-bank charger. It weighs 24.9 lbs and fits a Group 24 footprint.

Dakota Lithium's pro staff recommends the 24V Single for a 70 lb thrust 24V trolling motor, which has a max amp draw of 42A. For an 80 lb thrust 24V motor with a 56A max draw, Dakota Lithium recommends a higher-capacity option such as two DL+ 60Ah or two DL 100Ah batteries in series.

Capacity guidance from Dakota Lithium: 60 amp hours is right if you rarely run your motor at max power. If you run at max power often, use spot lock often, fish in heavy current, run a pontoon boat, or fish from before sunrise to after sunset, Dakota Lithium recommends 100 amp hours or more.

The Dakota Lithium 24V 60Ah is housed in a compact Group 24 case measuring 9.1"L x 6.8"W x 8.66"H (230mm x 174mm x 215mm). Height is 210mm to the top of the battery and 215mm to the top of the terminal. Measure your compartment before ordering, and note that it can be mounted in any orientation.

Run time depends on your motor's actual amp draw, which changes with boat weight, wind, current, and speed setting. Dakota Lithium states that 60 amp hours is optimal for a full day of fishing with 24V trolling motors if you rarely run at max power.

To estimate: divide 60 amp hours by your motor's average amp draw. For reference, a 24V 70 lb thrust motor has a max amp draw of 42A, and most anglers run well below max most of the day. Because LiFePO4 has a flat voltage curve, all 60 amp hours are usable unlike lead-acid, where roughly half the rated capacity is off-limits.

No. Dakota Lithium's standard deep cycle packs do not have cranking ability and cannot be used for starting motors. This is a deep cycle battery only. For engine starting, Dakota Lithium offers the LTO Automotive Cranking battery and the DL+ Dual Purpose line, which provide engine starting power for boat, car, or truck engines.

No. Dakota Lithium recommends a 24V 5A LiFePO4 charger, which is sold separately. You'll need a LiFePO4-specific charger, see the next question for what to look for.

Dakota Lithium LiFePO4 batteries perform best when charged by a LiFePO4-compatible charger. LiFePO4 batteries require a different charging profile and voltage than traditional chargers deliver. Chargers designed for other chemistries may work, but they may not charge the battery to full capacity.

Choose a charger that has a LiFePO4-compatible constant-current constant-voltage (CC/CV) profile, provides the correct charging voltage (28.8V recommended for this battery), does not exceed the battery's max charge current of 80A, and has a charge indicator LED. If you're not sure whether your charger is compatible, contact us before charging.

Dakota Lithium recommends a 12A (0.2C) charge current, with an 80A maximum. Charge time depends on the charger you use: divide the amp hour rating by the charger's amp output. With the recommended 24V 5A charger, a fully depleted 60Ah battery takes roughly 12 hours. A higher-output onboard charger will cut that significantly, as long as you stay within the 80A max charge current.

Yes. The Dakota Lithium 24V 60Ah is compatible with onboard charging. Use a LiFePO4-compatible 24V onboard charger and stay within the battery's 80A max charge current. This lets you mount the battery permanently and charge it in the boat instead of removing it after every trip. Dakota Lithium's recommended charge current is 12A (0.2C) at 28.8V.

The Dakota Lithium 24V 60Ah uses M8 bolt terminals with a max torque of 15 ft-lbs. These accept standard ring terminals and are easy to adapt to different connection needs. If your charger uses small alligator clips, they may not fit over M8 bolt terminals plan on ring terminals or a charger with an appropriate connection for a bolt-style terminal.

Yes. Dakota Lithium 24V batteries can be used in series for up to 48V systems. Two of these in series gives you a 48V, 60Ah bank with 3,072 Wh of energy.

Yes. Dakota Lithium states this battery can be linked in series or parallel for solar energy storage in the home, RV, boat, or off-grid applications. Two in parallel gives you 24V at 120Ah. When adding a battery to an existing setup, batteries should be at a matched state of charge before connecting.

No. The Dakota Lithium 24V 60Ah does not include Bluetooth monitoring or an onboard state of charge display. If you want to monitor capacity, you'll need a separate 24V battery monitor or shunt. Contact us and we can recommend one that suits your setup.

The battery performs well down to -20°F, with optimal operating temperatures of -20°F min to +120°F max. However, avoid charging below 32°F. Charging a frozen battery can damage the cells and reduce lifespan. This model does not have Dakota Lithium's Internal Even-Heat Technology, so if you need to charge in freezing conditions, choose a battery with internal heating or bring the battery into a climate-controlled space to charge.

Dakota Lithium batteries are built in a rugged, waterproof case and can be placed in any orientation. They are non-corrosive, do not off-gas, require no watering or maintenance, and contain no lead or acid. Do not submerse the battery enough water can conduct electricity between the terminals.

The Dakota Lithium 24V 60Ah is rated for 5,000 - 8,000 recharge cycles, roughly 8 - 10 years at regular use, and retains up to 80% capacity for 5,000 cycles in recommended conditions. A typical SLA battery delivers around 500 cycles. It's backed by Dakota Lithium's 11-year manufacturer defect warranty.

Yes. Dakota Lithium states that 60 amp hours can be linked in series or parallel for solar energy storage in the home, RV, boat, or off-grid applications. Each battery provides 1,536 Wh of energy, and multiple batteries can be combined for larger banks. For a 48V system, wire two in series.

The 24V 60Ah is a re-engineered version of Dakota Lithium's 24V 50Ah single battery. Compared to the 50Ah model, it delivers 20% more capacity, 60% more max power (80A max continuous discharge), 50% longer lifespan, 25% smaller size by volume, and 20% less weight.