Defender Puma TDCI Starter Battery – Hankook LR180617

The Hankook LR180617 Battery is a premium, heavy-duty replacement for Land Rover Defender Puma models (2.2 and 2.4 TDCi). As the original battery ages it loses capacity, which shows up as slow cranking, reluctant starting and random electrical gremlins. Swapping to this quality Hankook unit restores confidence every time you turn the key.

With 100Ah capacity and 850 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), the LR180617 is engineered to cope with the electrical demands of modern Defenders, delivering strong cranking performance even in cold weather. It is ideal for vehicles that live outside, tow regularly or run additional electrical equipment such as work lights, fridges or in-car chargers.

This sealed, maintenance-free calcium battery uses Hankook X-Frame Grid Technology and Grid Protection Technology for improved durability, vibration resistance and starting performance. A sealed double lid with integrated flame arrestor adds extra safety, while the built-in “magic eye” indicator makes checking battery state of charge quick and easy.

The LR180617 is a 12V engine-start battery intended for standard cranking duties on single-battery Defender Puma models. It is not a start-stop battery and is not intended as a leisure or auxiliary battery. Supplied charged and ready to fit, backed by Twinwoods 4×4’s Land Rover expertise and UK-based support.

If you are unsure this is the correct battery for your Defender, contact us with your registration or VIN and we will happily double-check fitment before you order.

Features & benefits:

• Direct OE-spec replacement for Land Rover Defender Puma 2.2 & 2.4 TDCi
• 12V, 100Ah capacity with 850 CCA for strong cold-weather starting
• X-Frame Grid Technology for improved cranking performance and long service life
• Grid Protection Technology for better resistance to vibration and grid corrosion
• Sealed maintenance-free design – no topping up required
• Sealed double lid with flame arrestor for added safety
• Built-in “magic eye” indicator for quick battery health checks
• Supplied charged and ready to fit
• 2-year warranty

Fitment:

• Land Rover Defender Puma 2.4 TDCi (2007–2011) – standard single starting battery
• Land Rover Defender Puma 2.2 TDCi (2012–2016) – standard single starting battery
• Suitable for vehicles with the factory battery tray and clamp; not for custom dual-battery or start-stop conversions

Battery delivery

Batteries can only be delivered within the UK. Because batteries travel through a different courier route and may be sent direct from the battery supplier, order batteries separately from other parts where possible to avoid delays or additional carriage issues.

Battery warranty and vehicle checks

This battery is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty against manufacturing defects. Battery warranty does not cover failure caused by vehicle faults, incorrect charging, overcharging, undercharging, deep discharge, parasitic drain, poor earths, loose terminals, faulty alternators, faulty voltage regulators or unsuitable auxiliary wiring.

If a battery problem occurs, we need to establish whether the battery itself is faulty or whether the vehicle charging system, wiring or electrical equipment has caused the issue. A faulty alternator, regulator, earth, terminal connection or parasitic drain can discharge or damage a battery, and that is not covered as a manufacturing fault.

Before a warranty replacement can be arranged, the battery may need to be fully charged and tested, and we may need charging-system checks from the vehicle. Test results may need to show battery voltage, cold cranking amps and battery health.

Please contact us before returning a battery. We do not normally send a replacement battery before the original battery has been tested and a battery fault has been confirmed.