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Re: CCA cable (copper clad aluminum)
Posted to Tool & Equipment Forum on 5/18/2026 1 Reply

According to Google, max starter inrush on a typical 6 cyl diesel is 600A. Actual spinning is less than 300A.

#5 copper has the same resistance/foot as 1/0AL. So #6CU would likely be all that’s needed, #4 if you want to go big.

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