Battery boxes and trays can look similar after years of service, but their Moeller part numbers specify different battery limits and restraint types. Identify whether the original setup is a covered box, a tall tray with hold-down rods or a low strap-style tray before looking for a replacement.
Identify the original type
Houses the battery within a lidded case. Confirm case size, terminals, cable routing and strap arrangement.
Open tray with vertical stainless rods and securing knobs. Different MPNs have different battery size limits.
Shallow base using a quick-release buckle and strap. Not interchangeable with rod hardware without checking installation.
Moeller box part numbers and outer dimensions
Match the case size and group marking to the original enclosure. Dimensions below are the manufacturer's unpacked outer measurements.
| MPN | Battery group | Unpacked outer L × W × H (in) | Max battery L × W × H (in) | Restraint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 042213 | Group 24 | 14.19 × 9.69 × 10.50 | 10.50 × 7.00 × 8.37 | Lidded box with strap and hardware |
| 042214 | Group 27, 29 & 31 | 16.63 × 9.63 × 10.50 | 12.75 × 7.00 × 9.00 | Lidded box with strap and hardware |
| 042204 | Group 4D | 23.75 × 12.50 × 13.38 | Confirm battery dimensions | Lidded box; check hold-down parts |
Find the correct tray by number and fastener style
The 042215/042232/042216 tray family is rod-secured, while 042233/042234 is strap-style. Compare the case and base measurements.
| MPN | Battery group | Unpacked outer L × W × H (in) | Max battery L × W × H (in) | Restraint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 042215 | Group 24 | 12.88 × 7.38 × 9.00 | 10.25 × 6.75 × 8.12 | Stainless hold-down rods; knobs |
| 042232 | Group 27 | 14.38 × 7.13 × 10.50 | 11.75 × 6.75 × 7.75 | Stainless hold-down rods; knobs |
| 042216 | Group 29 & 31 | 15.50 × 8.00 × 10.50 | 13.00 × 7.43 × 10.00 | Stainless hold-down rods; knobs |
| 042233 | Group 24 | 11.31 × 7.25 × 1.31 | 10.25 × 6.75 × 8.12 | Quick-release buckle and strap |
| 042234 | Group 27 | 12.94 × 7.25 × 1.31 | 11.75 × 6.75 × 7.75 | Quick-release buckle and strap |
For 042234, the tray measurements and strap-style construction are cross-checked against published model-specific supplier data; verify any installation where clearance is critical.
What to measure before replacing an older tray
Measure the actual battery case without relying solely on a Group 24, 27 or 31 label. Note the maximum length, width and height, the terminal clearance and the original mounting holes. If the battery sat in a lidded box, confirm where the cover and cable exits were positioned. A strap tray and a rod tray are not like-for-like installations.
Moeller specifies different battery limits for its Group 24 covered box and Group 24 rod/strap trays. The same group marking does not make all three installations interchangeable.
Compare the matching product listings
Open a matching part number to see its listed condition and availability; viewing and pickup are by appointment.
Moeller 042213
Group 24 · Group 24 model; check for the lid, restraint strap and mounting hardware.
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Moeller 042214
Group 27, 29 & 31 · Identify the larger box by its case dimensions and the 042214 part number.
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Moeller 042204
Group 4D · The 4D enclosure has a distinct footprint; measure before replacing the original.
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Moeller 042215
Group 24 · Look for a Group 24 open tray secured by stainless rods and locking knobs.
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Moeller 042232
Group 27 · Group 27 tray with vertical rods rather than a strap over the battery.
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Moeller 042216
Group 29 & 31 · A larger open tray for selected Group 29 and 31 batteries; compare all three dimensions.
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Moeller 042233
Group 24 · A shallow Group 24 strap tray; distinguish it from rod-secured 042215.
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Moeller 042234
Group 27 · Look for the shallow Group 27 tray and quick-release strap rather than the 042232 rods.
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