Mike_S
Silver Member
My first 4400HST had severe battery corrosion on the terminals and radiator (along with about every mechanical problem that could plague a compact diesel tractor) and my second 4400HST is five years old and has had two batteries and this one has ALSO given problems with corrosion of the positive terminal as well as corrosion of the entire battery compartment and even into the radiator. The first battery was replaced under warranty along with the positive battery cable and a repaint of the battery compartment and front suspension beneath the battery compartment. The second battery has been regularly serviced, but whether I use the red sealer, anticorrosion felt rings and even ye olde fashioned covering the positive terminal with grease, the large cottage cheese-like covering of the terminal returns and now that the battery will no longer keep a charge, it is time to replace it and I do NOT want to continue the fight against battery acid and corrosion once I neutralize the entire corroded battery area and repaint it. I have been unable to locate any exact replacements that do not need service (auto batteries) although a Group 22NF appears to fit from Tractor Supply - and the manual calls for 500 CCA's and I cannot locate any batteries of that physical size that come close. (Otherwise, this second 4400HST has been trouble-free!!) Did I mention that I hate JD OEM batteries;-)
I suspect that most 4400HST owners have replaced their original batteries by now and am wondering what the OEM battery was replaced with -- brand, group number, etc.
Suggestions/opinions (other than to get ANOTHER JD OEM battery) ??
Mike_S
I suspect that most 4400HST owners have replaced their original batteries by now and am wondering what the OEM battery was replaced with -- brand, group number, etc.
Suggestions/opinions (other than to get ANOTHER JD OEM battery) ??
Mike_S