VictorW
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One other possibility is to use a plastic box like is used for boats but I never looked close enough to see how the box would fit. I guess either way, any leaking acid is no good for the tractor or the battery.
Leaking Battery Acid & Paint Damage
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gumshu
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I picked up a sealed Diehard at Sears, but I'm still replacing acid damaged parts & bolts and repainting the gril. Not what I have time for in the middle of projects. Peace of mind with a sealed battery!
powergod1
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the leaking battery sucks, especially considering the price of the tractors. would it have killed bobcat to put in a sealed one?
VictorW
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I'm not sure what Bobcat's battery policy is but the Kioti's are shipped in a crate with the wheels and I think seeing the rops and steering wheel off and without a battery. That's how mine arrived at the dealer six years ago. It's the Kioti dealer's responsibility to mount the tires, etc. and put in a battery. They also do the mounting of the fel brackets and hydraulics because it's considered an add on and not everyone gets a fel. I'm sure battery price comes into play for dealers. Maybe when buying a tractor, either brand, a battery type would be a negotiating point.
powergod1
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i would agree they should provide you with the battery you want
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gumshu
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I agree, but the dealer wouldn't go for it. I didn't want to argue, so I just went & bought a new one.
Dr_Zinj
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Actually, it's not the corrosion that's the big issue.
Leaking batteries are a significant health hazard. It exposes you to toxic fumes, and acid burns.
No dealer worth a **** would sell a tractor with a battery where normal use would cause the battery to spill. And operating a tractor on a slope is normal use. (Unless you're doing barrel rolls with it, which is really not normal.)
Leaking batteries are a significant health hazard. It exposes you to toxic fumes, and acid burns.
No dealer worth a **** would sell a tractor with a battery where normal use would cause the battery to spill. And operating a tractor on a slope is normal use. (Unless you're doing barrel rolls with it, which is really not normal.)