Garmin Force Kraken (20–45 V, 48" to 110" shafts)

The Garmin Force Kraken (20–45 V, 48" to 110" shafts) is a trolling motor with a peak draw of 58.9 A, a continuous draw of 60 A, a stated minimum of 100 Ah for lead-acid or AGM and a recommended 50–100 Ah.

Last updated: 16 September 2026

What we found

17 battery models are matched as running it across 5 brands, by setting each maker's published figures against the other — neither names the pairing, 15 of them needing more than one pack in series.
Marine-grade deep-cycle; lithium generally preferred.
3 batteries are explicitly documented as NOT suitable for it: Dakota Lithium 12V 46Ah Deep Cycle U1, Dakota Lithium 12V 54Ah, Renogy 12V 20Ah Deep Cycle.
Published as 58.9 A at speed 20 on a 25.6 V bank · 114.7 lbs at speed 20 on a 38.4 V bank.
15 specifications are published for it, each with the source it was read from.

Assembled from the evidence on this page. Every figure and count below is shown with the source it was read from.

At a glance

System voltage 36 VContinuous draw 60 A continuousPeak draw 58.9 A114.7 lb thrust

The maker’s own installation requirements: 42 VDC or greater, suitable for 60 A continuous (not to exceed 90 A). A battery that meets the draw does not make the wiring optional.

What this device draws

Continuous draw the maker states: 60 A continuous
Input voltage it accepts: 20 to 45 V dc
Max amp draw: 58.9 A at speed 20 on a 25.6 V bank
Max thrust: 114.7 lbs at speed 20 on a 38.4 V bank
Power drawn at full throttle: Full power: 2160 W
Standard the figures were measured under: ISO 13342, ±22 N and ±5 A
What it draws at half throttle: Speed 10 of 20 draws 10.8 A

What battery it needs

Current the battery must be able to supply: At least 60 A continuous, whatever the chemistry
Circuit breaker it requires: 42 VDC or greater; 60 A continuous
Whether it can run on lithium: Supported, and preferred by the maker
Amp-hours the maker names for lead acid: 100 Ah for lead-acid or AGM
Amp-hours the maker recommends: 50–100 Ah for lithium
Battery type the maker recommends: Marine-grade deep-cycle; lithium generally preferred

Size and fit

Cable Garmin supply: 1.2 m (4 ft.)
Weight as stated: 48 in. white model: 22.6 kg (50 lb.) 48 in. black model: 23.2 kg (51 lb.)

Batteries documented to run this

Every row below is for this trolling motor wired at 36 V. It is also documented at 24 V, and a battery maker’s fitment rule is written per voltage — it turns on the thrust at the voltage the motor is actually wired for. We hold one thrust figure for this trolling motor and it is the one at 36 V, so the other configurations are not answered here rather than answered no.

The figures below line up. Neither manufacturer states that this pack runs this device — that is our reading of what each of them published separately, not a claim by either of them or a test by us. Even where every stated figure agrees, these can still decide it:

A motor’s published draw is usually a peak, not the load it holds — the two numbers are not the same kind of quantity
A maker’s amp-hour minimum and their reserve-capacity minimum can give different answers about the same battery
Conditions attached to the chemistry, such as a speed limit for running on lithium
Whether the pack may be wired in series at all, where the device needs 24 or 36 volts
The charger, which both makers put conditions on and neither supplies
Case size, hold-down and terminal type — fitting the space is not being secured in it

Worth confirming with the manufacturer or a dealer before buying.

Epoch Batteries 36V 50Ah Essential SeriesFigures compared
One of these, on its own, at 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 50 Ah and 100 A continuous.
Epoch Batteries 36V 100AhFigures compared
One of these, on its own, at 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 100 Ah and 120 A continuous.
Epoch Batteries DP12120H 12V 120Ah Pro SeriesFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 120 Ah and 150 A continuous. Which of the two figures applies turns on what is inside this pack, and its chemistry is not published in anything we hold — so the stricter one is used. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "Max. 4 in parallel and Max. 4 in series".
LiTime 12V 100Ah OutboardFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 100 Ah and 100 A continuous. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "5S5P".
Renogy 12V 100Ah Deep Cycle AGMFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 100 Ah and 100 A continuous. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "In Series, and In Parallel (up to 4) — Renogy state series support without naming a limit".
Renogy 12V 100Ah Core MiniFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 100 Ah and 100 A continuous. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "Series & Parallel (4S8P)".
Renogy 12V 100Ah Trolling MotorFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 100 Ah and 150 A continuous. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "Series & Parallel (4S4P)".
Renogy 12V 200Ah Deep Cycle AGMFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 200 Ah and 200 A continuous. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "In Series, and In Parallel (up to 4) — Renogy state series support without naming a limit".
Renogy 12V 200Ah Core MiniFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 200 Ah and 200 A continuous. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "Series & Parallel (4S8P)".
Dakota Lithium 12V 100AhFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 100 Ah and 100 A continuous. Which of the two figures applies turns on what is inside this pack, and its chemistry is not published in anything we hold — so the stricter one is used. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "not intended or warrantied for serial wiring applications above 48V — three of these packs is 38.4 V, four would be 51.2 V".
LiTime 12V 100Ah TMFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
“This product is suitable for 12V trolling motors up to 70 lb thrust; 2*identical batteries in series for 24V trolling motors up to 100 lb thrust; 3*identical batteries in series for 36V trolling motors up to 120 lb thrust.”
Only within LiTime's ceiling of 120 lb of thrust for a 36 volt motor on three packs in series, which this motor's 100 lb is
The packs must be identical to each other — the maker's rule says so, and mixing capacities or ages in series is how one cell group ends up carrying the bank.
LiTime 12.8V 100Ah Trolling Motor Battery — Product ManualMANUFACTURER DOCUMENT
LiTime
Source: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0667/7220/5788/files/LiTime_12.8V_100Ah_Trolling_Motor_Battery_-_User_Manual.pdf
Retrieved September 11, 2026
LiTime 12V 100Ah TM SmartFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
“This product is suitable for 12V trolling motors up to 70lb thrust; 2*identical batteries in series for 24V trolling motors up to 100lb thrust; 3*identical batteries in series for 36V trolling motors up to 120lb thrust.”
Only within LiTime's ceiling of 120 lb of thrust for a 36 volt motor on three packs in series, which this motor's 100 lb is
The packs must be identical to each other — the maker's rule says so, and mixing capacities or ages in series is how one cell group ends up carrying the bank.
LiTime 12.8V 100Ah Trolling Motor Smart Battery — User ManualMANUFACTURER DOCUMENT
LiTime
Source: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0667/7220/5788/files/LiTime_12.8V_100Ah_Trolling_Motor_Smart_Battery_-_User_Manual.pdf
Retrieved September 11, 2026
LiTime 12V 50Ah TMFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
“This product is suitable for 12V trolling motors up to 70lb thrust; 2*identical batteries in series for 24V trolling motors up to 100lb thrust; 3*identical batteries in series for 36V trolling motors up to 120lb thrust.”
Only within LiTime's ceiling of 120 lb of thrust for a 36 volt motor on three packs in series, which this motor's 100 lb is
The two makers do not agree here. The battery maker's thrust rule covers this motor, but the motor's own documentation asks for 60 A continuously and this pack is rated for 50 A. Both statements are recorded; neither has been resolved in favour of the other. The packs must be identical to each other — the maker's rule says so, and mixing capacities or ages in series is how one cell group ends up carrying the bank.
LiTime 12V 50Ah TM — Product ManualMANUFACTURER DOCUMENT
LiTime
Source: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0667/7220/5788/files/LiTime_12V_50Ah_Trolling_Motor_Smart_Battery_-_User_Manual.pdf
Retrieved September 11, 2026
LiTime 36V 50Ah TMFigures compared
One of these, on its own, at 36 V.
“This product is suitable for 36V trolling motors up to 120lb thrust.”
Only within LiTime's ceiling of 120 lb of thrust for a 36 volt motor, which this motor's 100 lb is
The two makers do not agree here. The battery maker's thrust rule covers this motor, but the motor's own documentation asks for 60 A continuously and this pack is rated for 50 A. Both statements are recorded; neither has been resolved in favour of the other.
LiTime 36V 50Ah TM — Product ManualMANUFACTURER DOCUMENT
LiTime
Source: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0667/7220/5788/files/LiTime_38.4V_50Ah_Trolling_Motors_Smart_Battery_-_User_Manual.pdf
Retrieved September 11, 2026
Redodo 12V 100Ah Group31 BluetoothFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
“One 12V 100Ah Smart Bluetooth Marine for Trolling Motor battery is suitable for 12V trolling motors up to 70 lbs thrust; 2*identical batteries in series for 24V trolling motors up to 100 lbs thrust; 3*identical batteries in series for 36V trolling motors up to 120 lbs thrust.”
Only within Redodo's ceiling of 120 lb of thrust for a 36 volt motor on three packs in series, which this motor's 100 lb is
The packs must be identical to each other — the maker's rule says so, and mixing capacities or ages in series is how one cell group ends up carrying the bank.
Redodo 12V 100Ah Group 31 Bluetooth Battery — Product ManualMANUFACTURER DOCUMENT
Redodo
Source: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0561/7641/0714/files/Redodo_12V_100Ah_Group31_Bluetooth_Battery.pdf?v=1756804417
Retrieved September 12, 2026
Redodo 12V 100Ah Trolling MotorFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
“One 12V 100Ah LOW-TEMP battery is suitable for 12V trolling motors up to 70 lbs thrust; 2*identical batteries in series for 24V trolling motors up to 100 lbs thrust; 3*identical batteries in series for 36V trolling motors up to 120 lbs thrust.”
Only within Redodo's ceiling of 120 lb of thrust for a 36 volt motor on three packs in series, which this motor's 100 lb is
The packs must be identical to each other — the maker's rule says so, and mixing capacities or ages in series is how one cell group ends up carrying the bank.
Redodo 12V 100Ah Low-Temp Trolling Motor Battery — Product ManualMANUFACTURER DOCUMENT
Redodo
Source: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0561/7641/0714/files/Redodo_12V_100Ah_low_temp_lithium_trolling_motor_battery_product_manual.pdf?v=1715855487
Retrieved September 12, 2026
Dakota Lithium 36V 60AhFigures compared
One of these, on its own, at 36 V.
“With 60Ah capacity, it suits 36V trolling motors with up to 120 lbs of thrust.”
Only within Dakota Lithium's ceiling of 120 lb of thrust for a 36 volt motor, which this motor's 100 lb is
The two makers do not agree here. The battery maker's own rule covers this motor, quoted above. The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and this pack is 60 Ah (its chemistry is not published in anything we hold, so the stricter of the two figures applies). Both statements are recorded and neither has been resolved in favour of the other.
Dakota Lithium — 2024 Product CatalogMANUFACTURER DOCUMENT
Dakota Lithium
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
Retrieved September 12, 2026
Renogy 12V 300Ah Core MiniFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 300 Ah and 200 A continuous. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "Series & Parallel (4S4P)".
Epoch Batteries 12105A-H 12V 105Ah Essential SeriesFigures compared
Three of these, identical to each other, wired in series for 36 V.
Only at 36 volts, and on published figures — neither maker has named the other and nobody has tested this pairing
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 105 Ah and 100 A continuous. Which of the two figures applies turns on what is inside this pack, and its chemistry is not published in anything we hold — so the stricter one is used. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "Max. 4 in parallel, 4 in series (4S4P)".

Batteries documented as NOT sufficient

RELiON Battery RB36V40 36V 40Ah Lithium Battery
this pack does not reach what the motor's maker asks for: 40 Ah against a floor of 100 Ah; 50 A continuous against a stated 60 A
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 40 Ah and 50 A continuous.
Dakota Lithium 12V 46Ah Deep Cycle U1
this pack does not reach what the motor's maker asks for: 46 Ah against a floor of 100 Ah; 50 A continuous against a stated 60 A
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 46 Ah and 50 A continuous. Which of the two figures applies turns on what is inside this pack, and its chemistry is not published in anything we hold — so the stricter one is used. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "not intended or warrantied for serial wiring applications above 48V — three of these packs is 38.4 V, four would be 51.2 V".
Dakota Lithium 12V 54Ah
this pack does not reach what the motor's maker asks for: 54 Ah against a floor of 100 Ah
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 54 Ah and 60 A continuous. Which of the two figures applies turns on what is inside this pack, and its chemistry is not published in anything we hold — so the stricter one is used. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "not intended or warrantied for serial wiring applications above 48V — three of these packs is 38.4 V, four would be 51.2 V".
Renogy 12V 20Ah Deep Cycle
this pack does not reach what the motor's maker asks for: 20 Ah against a floor of 50 Ah; 20 A continuous against a stated 60 A
The motor's maker asks for 100 Ah minimum for a lead-acid or AGM battery, and 50 Ah to 100 Ah where the battery is lithium, and the battery must be able to supply 60 A of continuous current. This pack is rated 20 Ah and 20 A continuous. The pack's maker permits the series wiring this needs: "Series & Parallel (4S4P)".