Product Range

Willard Batteries is as local as they come and has been a popular fixture in the OEM and local parts aftermarket for over 65 years.

The product range – which includes batteries for passenger vehicles and SUVs, light commercial vehicles, commercial vehicles, tractors and forklifts – has been designed with durability in mind and is ideally suited to handle the rough and tough conditions typical of the African continent. Battery types include flooded lead-acid cells, valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA), AGM, GEL and lead-carbon cells, golf cart batteries as well as Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries.

Willard Battery Xpress also offers valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) maintenance-free and vented batteries for motorcycles, deep cycle and leisure applications. This range of batteries are also utilised in all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and quad bikes.

Products

Willard Starter Batteries

Automotive Car Batteries - Willard Starter Batteries
  • Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF), does not require topping up battery with water.
  • Durable and robust.
  • Enhanced Flooded Technology (EFB) –  Improved start/stop cycling performance.  Suitable for selected start/stop vehicles (refer to Battery Selection Guide).
  • 25 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

Willard AGM Batteries

Automotive Car Batteries - Willard AGM
  • All Willard AGM batteries are manufactured by Clarios®, the world’s largest battery manufacturer.
  • Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology. Innovative plate technology delivering up to three times the cyclic stability of conventional flooded batteries for a longer battery life.
  • Suitable for start/stop vehicle applications.
  • Glass mat separators for reduced internal resistance, faster charging times and improved current output.
  • Quick-charging.
  • Vibration resistance, offering more protection against knocks and shocks than flooded batteries for a longer service life.
  • Sealed and maintenance-free. Does not require topping up battery with water. Once installed, all you need to do is recharge as necessary.
  • 25 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

VARTA Blue

Automotive Car Batteries - VARTA Blue
  • Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF). Does not require topping up battery with water.
  • Superior vibration resistance and can withstand even the most severe conditions on the road.
  • Contains a mixing element, exclusively developed by VARTA®, which optimizes charge acceptance and increases service life.
  • Patented stamped grid design. A PowerFrame® grid guarantees superior robustness.
  • Reliable power.
  • A robust design for durability.
  • 24 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

VARTA AGM

Automotive Car Batteries - VARTA AGM
  • Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology. Innovative plate technology delivering up to three times the cyclic stability of conventional flooded batteries for a longer battery life.
  • Suitable for all start/stop vehicle applications.
  • Glass mat separators for reduced internal resistance, faster charging times and improved current output.
  • Quick-charging.
  • Vibration resistance, offering more protection against knocks and shocks than flooded batteries for a longer service life.
  • Sealed and maintenance-free. Does not require topping up battery with water. Once installed, all you need to do is recharge as necessary.
  • 24 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

Optima Batteries

  • Specifically designed for multiple applications, from traditional car applications, the car sound enthusiast market, camping, 4×4, and marine as well as special applications like emergency vehicles or generators.
  • High performance AGM batteries.
  • Manufactured by Clarios®, the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive batteries.
  • Have Spiral Cell technology.
  • The Spiral Cell technology uses continuous electrodes, which enable an optimized energy flow and low internal resistance.
  • Built with a legendary six-pack design.
  • 24 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

REDTOP® Batteries

Specialised Batteries - OPTIMA Red
  • Ideal as a starting battery and is designed to deliver a strong burst of ignition power for a reliable start-up every time.

YELLOWTOP® Batteries

Specialised Batteries - OPTIMA Yellow
  • A truly dual-case car battery, one of the few available in the market.
  • With superior starting power and impressive cycling capabilities, this heavy-duty battery is also perfect for today’s vehicles that are packed with accessories.

BLUETOP® Batteries

Specialised Batteries - OPTIMA Blue
  • Has phenomenal runtime and more recharges than you would get from a traditional battery.
  • Boasts outstanding resistance to vibration and faster recharge times.

Yuasa Motorcycle Batteries

Motorcycle Batteries - YUASA Bike Battery
  • A world renowned manufacturer and supplier of motorcycle batteries.
  • Preferred OEM supplier to leading motorcycle manufacturers.
  • Suitable for various motorbikes.
  • 12 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

Maintenance Free

  • Does not require refilling.
  • Ideal for motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, riding mowers and personal watercraft.
  • Spill-proof design means virtually no possibility of leaks.
  • Advanced lead-calcium technology pumps up starting power.
  • Sulphation retardant increases battery life.
  • Long lasting and will last up to three times longer than conventional batteries.
  • Exceptional resistance to vibration making it one of the most reliable batteries on the market.

Yumicron

  • High-tech, power-boosting design makes YuMicron ideal for the special demands of personal watercraft, motorcycles and ATVs, and accessory-laden touring bikes and modified vehicles.
  • Vibration resistant.
  • Delivers up to 30% more starting power than conventional types.

Conventional

  • The conventional 12V & 6V battery is the industry standard for motorcycles.
  • Specifically designed to protect against seepage and corrosion.
  • Manufactured to withstand excessive vibration.

Toplite Motorcycle Battery

Motorcycle Batteries - Toplite Bike Battery
  • The Toplite brand is manufactured by Yuasa, a world leading manufacturer.
  • Suitable for all motorbikes.
  • 12 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

Maintenance Free

  • Does not require refilling.
  • Ideal for motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, riding mowers and personal watercraft.
  • Spill-proof design means virtually no possibility of leaks.
  • Advanced lead-calcium technology pumps up starting power.
  • Long lasting and will last up to three times longer than conventional batteries.
  • Exceptional resistance to vibration making it a reliable battery on the market.

Yumicron

  • High-tech, power-boosting design makes YuMicron ideal for the special demands of personal watercraft, motorcycles and ATVs, and accessory-laden touring bikes and modified vehicles.
  • Vibration resistant.
  • Delivers up to 30% more power than conventional types.

Conventional

  • The conventional 12V & 6V battery is the industry standard for motorcycles.
  • Specifically designed to protect against seepage and corrosion.
  • Manufactured to withstand excessive vibration.

Willard Starter Batteries

Commercial Fleet Battery - Willard
  • Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF), does not require topping battery up with water.
  • Durable and robust.
  • Vibration resistant.
  • Enhanced Flooded Technology (EFB).
  • 25 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

VARTA Blue

Commerical Fleet Batteries - VARTA Blue
  • Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF). Does not require topping up battery with water.
  • Superior vibration resistance and can withstand even the most severe conditions on the road.
  • Contains a mixing element, exclusively developed by VARTA® which optimizes charge acceptance and increases service life.
  • Patented stamped grid design. A PowerFrame® grid guarantees superior robustness.
  • Reliable power. A robust design for durability.
  • 24 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

VARTA AGM

Commerical Fleet Batteries -VARTA AGM
  • Designed for heavy commercial vehicles.
  • Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology. Innovative plate technology delivering up to eight times the cyclic stability of conventional flooded batteries for a longer battery life.
  • Suitable for start/stop vehicle applications.
  • Glass mat separators for reduced internal resistance, faster charging times and improved current output.
  • Patented PowerFrame® grid for reliable starting power, fast recharge and corrosion resistance.
  • Quick-charging. Charges in far less time than conventional flooded or GEL batteries.
  • Vibration resistance, offering more protection against knocks and shocks than flooded batteries for a longer service life.
  • Sealed and maintenance-free. Does not require topping up battery with water. Once installed, all you need to do is recharge as necessary.
  • 24 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

Willard Lead Acid Batteries

Deep Cycle Leisure Battery - Willard
  • For use in general outdoor leisure applications i.e. boating, camping, and 4×4 applications.
  • For easy carrying, battery comes with a robust handle.
  • 25 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

Willard GEL Batteries

Deep Cycle Gel Leisure Battery - Willard
  • Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF), does not require topping up battery with water.
  • Spill proof.
  • Longitudinal handle for easy carrying.
  • Durable and hardwearing.
  • GEL technology – improved discharge depth and charge acceptance.
  • Award winning alloys – batteries last longer.
  • Improved cycling performance compared to standard flooded batteries.
  • Performs better for certain types of applications, cases where the battery needs to discharge for a long time and then recharge.
  • Suited for use in:
    • Small scale solar systems/low cost solar installations.
    • UPS integration/home-based power backup systems.
    • Dual battery systems for vehicle/trailer/caravans.
    • Maximum depth of discharge 50% at room temperature.
    • Not recommended for use in cranking applications.
  • 25 month nation-wide warranty.
  • 98% recyclable.

Gate Motor Batteries

General Purpose Batteries - Gate Motor Batteries
  • Lead Calcium multi-alloy grid.
  • High corrosion resistant performance.
  • High energy density and power density.
  • Optimized capability of instant high-current discharging.
  • Excellent charge acceptance ability.
  • Excellent deep cycle discharge capability.
  • Strong high and low temperature performance.
  • Precision sealing technology.

Alarm Batteries

General Purpose Batteries - Alarm Batteries
  • Lead Calcium multi-alloy grid.
  • High corrosion resistant performance.
  • High energy density and power density.
  • Optimized capability of instant high-current discharging.
  • Excellent charge acceptance ability.
  • Excellent deep cycle discharge capability.
  • Strong high and low temperature performance.
  • Precision sealing technology.

Garage Door Batteries

General Purpose Batteries - Garage Door Motor Batteries
  • Lead Calcium multi-alloy grid.
  • High corrosion resistant performance.
  • High energy density and power density.
  • Optimized capability of instant high-current discharging.
  • Excellent charge acceptance ability.
  • Excellent deep cycle discharge capability.
  • Strong high and low temperature performance.
  • Precision sealing technology.

Willard Golf Cart Batteries

  • Available in both 8V and 12V derivatives
  • Golf batteries are locally manufactured
  • Offer superior specifications and enhanced performance
  • Have a 12 month warranty
  • Available nationally