
R&J Batteries – the Number-One Supplier of OPTIMA Batteries in Australia
The OPTIMA range of high-performance AGM batteries deliver pure power and use colour coding to identify the specific application they have been designed for. The RED, YELLOW and BLUE top batteries cater for Automotive, Deep Cycle and Marine applications respectively. The dark grey lower case identifies a starting battery while the light grey lower case shows that it is designed for starting & cycling applications.
Each derivative is designed to provide the application with dependable power for the longest period of time. The unique casing design of each battery signifies OPTIMA’s state-of-the-art Spiralcell Technology®.
Spiralcell Technology® allows for more tightly compressed cells within the battery, giving it superior vibration resistance and extending the battery’s life. Each battery uses 99.99% pure lead and features solid cast intercell connections for increased durability and maximum plate area.
All these features allow the battery to deliver for up to three times as long as traditional batteries.
REDTOP OPTIMA® Car Battery
A Starting Battery With Performance Power
The OPTIMA Red Top® high-performance AGM battery is the ultimate starting battery, it is designed to deliver the strongest five-second burst of ignition power for a reliable start-up every time. The Redtop® will outperform and outlast traditional batteries in demanding cranking/starting applications.
With unparalleled high-power delivery and extreme resistance to the most common causes of battery failure, the Redtop® is ideal for trucks, SUVs, hot rods, street cars and other applications that require a powerful starting battery.
With its patented Spiralcell Technology®, OPTIMA batteries offer 15 times more vibration resistance and up to twice the life of ordinary batteries. OPTIMA Batteries® are like no other battery found in today’s market.
OPTIMA’s unique Spiralcell® design offers buyers the greatest technology in providing a strong and clean power source that far surpasses any of today’s flooded lead-acid batteries. With an OPTIMA under your car bonnet, you can count on a longer lasting battery.
Features
- Highest starting power
- Up to 3X longer life
- 15 times more vibration resistant
- Spillproof
- Can be installed in almost any orientation
- Maintenancefree
- Faster recharging
- Optimal starting power
- Unique Spiralcell Technology®
- Solid Cast Cell Connections for increased durability and maximum plate area
- Absorbent Glass Mat separators hold electrolyte like a sponge to eliminate acid spilling
- Highly compressed cells for added vibration resistance
- 99.99% Pure Lead grids
OPTIMA YELLOW TOP® Deep Cycle Battery
Starting & Cycling Batteries for Extreme Applications
Choose OPTIMA® YELLOWTOP® AGM batteries if you are one for the extremes. If your vehicle is designed to take the abuse of 4wd off roading or to crank out decibels, you will need more from your battery. OPTIMA YELLOWTOP® batteries have both deep cycle and starting capabilities with patented Spiralcell Technology® to fulfil those needs.
The deep cycle characteristics of the YELLOWTOP design coupled with its extreme resistance to vibration provides performance vehicles with the dependable power they need in a unique spill proof package.
If your vehicle has numerous accessories like running lights, winches, hydraulics, or a high-performance stereo/AV system, it needs a special battery. An OPTIMA® deep cycle battery provides the extra performance and cycling capability that your vehicle demands.
Features
- Deep cycle and starting power
- Up to 3X longer life
- 15 times more vibration-resistant
- Spillproof
- Can be installed in almost any orientation
- Maintenance free
- Faster recharging
- Optimal starting and cycling power
BLUETOP OPTIMA® Marine Battery
Some Days, Endurance Is More Important Than Luck.
An OPTIMA® Blue Top® AGM battery will keep you on the water longer. Its patented Spiralcell Technology® means more running time, faster recharge, and up to three times the life of traditional marine and RV batteries. Plus, it is spillproof and has 15 times the vibration resistance of conventional batteries.
There are two types of Optima Bluetop Batteries which can be identified by the case colour:
Marine Starting BLUETOP = Dark Grey Lower Case
Optima Marine Starting batteries can be identified by their dark grey lower case. These models feature optimal starting power for your craft, with dual post terminals for easy installation in almost any orientation. These batteries will start your boat with ease however are limited in their cycling capacity for accessories.
Marine Starting & Cycling BLUETOP = Light Grey Lower Case
If your boat is loadd with accessories like lights, fish finders, radar, high performance stereo, bilge pumps or chart plotters it demands more from its battery. OPTIMA® BLUETOP Marine Starting & Cycling batteries have the dual-purpose benefit of providing the cycling ability your boat demands while also delivering the cranking power when it is needed. When you buy an OPTIMA Blue Top marine battery, you don’t need luck! Look for its blue top and six-pack shape at your local battery dealer.
Features
- Both dual-purpose and starting batteries available
- Up to 2x more recharges than other marine batteries
- More than 15 times the vibration resistance
- Spillproof
- Can be installed in almost any orientation Maintenance free
- Ideal for both Marine and RV applications
The OPTIMA Battery Suppliers Offering Specialised Products to Suit Your Needs
The original and the best. OPTIMA’s pioneering Spiralcell Technology® has helped shape the current and future of the high performance battery market. In the 1970s, OPTIMA Batteries introduced the first maintenance-free lead acid batteries for commercial and military use and the first high‐performance AGM automotive batteries. OPTIMA’s proven range was a natural choice for R&J Batteries, we are proud to be endorsed by OPTIMA as the exclusive nationwide distributor of their cutting edge automotive, marine and deep cycle batteries.
Every OPTIMA Battery Design Excels its Dedicated Application
The colour coded casing compliments OPTIMA's signature “Six-Pack” shaped design, with each different colour signifying the battery’s intended usage. OPTIMA REDTOP® batteries feature tightly-packed cylindrical cells with solid cast connectors and AGM separators for supreme vibration protection. The highly efficient twin plate design delivers phenomenal cranking power, making the REDTOP® ideal for serious engine starting applications including in high performance street cars, hot rods or with diesel engines for commercial or industrial use.
The YELLOW TOP® OPTIMA Deep Cycle battery features thicker, spiral wound high density plates for durable, sustained power delivery lasting hundreds of cycles without losing capacity. The OPTIMA YELLOW TOP® unique design delivers an added bonus in the form of superior high rate cranking power, something not normally present in conventional deep cycle batteries due to the limitations of the flat plate design. As a premium supplier in the industry, R&J Batteries recommends YELLOW TOP® batteries for not only deep cycle power but also starting applications demanding utmost reliability including emergency services vehicles, road transport and agricultural machinery.
An obvious colour choice for marine applications, the OPTIMA BLUE TOP® is available as a marine starting battery or marine dual-purpose starting & cycling battery. Like all OPTIMA AGM technology, the BLUE TOP® is not only extremely robust but is also very safe by design, being highly resistant to vibration, short-circuit, leakage, corrosion and explosion – more good reasons to demand OPTIMA batteries for ultimate peace-of-mind. The BLUE TOP® range of OPTIMA batteries are a natural choice for a host of different applications including camper trailers and RVs, four-wheel drive winching and accessory power, portable fridges, dual-battery installations and of course boats of all sizes.

Buy an OPTIMA Battery From a Trusted Supplier Today
OPTIMA AGM batteries are available to buy Australia-wide thanks to R&J Batteries – your leading battery suppliers catering to all needs and purposes. Use our handy store locator tool to discover your nearest R&J Batteries retailer. If you have any questions about our products or would like more information, please feel free to contact us – call 1300 769 282 or send an email to rjbatt@rjbatt.com.au.
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