BX24 Battery
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If you measure it you can use this chart to match one up.
http://www.rtpnet.org/teaa/bcigroup.html
The more CCA's you can get the better off you will be.
http://www.rtpnet.org/teaa/bcigroup.html
The more CCA's you can get the better off you will be.
Nope, my neighbor has a BX2200 and his battery compartment is much more forgiving on the size requirements. I'm not sure when they changed it but my BX2350 (assume the same for the BX24) has a very restrictive battery compartment and you can't barely go much bigger than the factory size which is a shame.
I just replaced mine w/ a group 26R battery from the auto parts store. Only difference was the + and - terminals were flip flopped but I was still able to make the connections.
BX2200 battery compartment;
BX24 (same as BX2350) battery compartment;
zoltanthegypsy
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Hmmm, I would have thought that a deep-cycle battery was the opposite of what's required for the high-current, short-duration load to start a diesel engine.
I presume it's working OK. Did you choose it for the size only, or am i off base here? (again...)
[edit] Just checked my BX-24. A 24DC battery is much larger than the battery in my tractor. Wouldn't fit.
My battery is 8"L, 6.5"W, and 7"H.
Thanks,
Z.
altoonapillarrock
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I replaced the battery in my BX24 last week. I went to Costco and the closest one was about 1" longer and 1" taller. The width was about the same. It fits into the space and works just fine.
Use the numbers/letters on the current battery to cross-reference. Also, you may want to check the local battery shops in you're area (not stores like pep boys) most give competitive prices and money off for turning in the old battery.
RaydaKub
Veteran Member
Really? I had to get a new battery for my Expedition this fall and (O'Reilly auto) charged me $5 or $7 for a disposal fee. Crap!
OrangeBeast
Bronze Member
Got to Tractor Supply, if you have one! Good batteries and cost is around $80. My BX22 takes a COM-26. Heres a link to the page, Exide Heavy-Duty Farm Battery, COM-26 - 2151158 | Tractor Supply Company measure yours and see if it the same size! TS does not charge a fee either, just a core that you get back when you give them the old battery.
Hope this helps you out.
Hope this helps you out.
That's what I mean, it's an auto store and not a battery shop. I realize everyone may not have this type of store within a reasonable driving distance.
Disposal fee or core charge?
altoonapillarrock
Bronze Member
The receipt shows +$9 and -$9 so I would say there is no core charge. I guess they put it on the receipt to show you they are not charging you.
RaydaKub
Veteran Member
I guess they used the "core charge" phrase, but that means the same thing to my way of thinking.
If you take your old battery back you will get your money back.
RaydaKub
Veteran Member
But if you bring in an old battery in trade in the first place, shouldn't it be a swap already? I can't imagine why I would ever bring the battery back to them since I still need one in the truck.
Yes, if you took your old battery in with you then they should have gave you a credit for the core charge.
RaydaKub
Veteran Member
So maybe it was a disposal fee and he just said core. :confused3: I think that was the original battery and it went 10 years. If I can get that outta this one, I won't sweat it much. 
like2wheel
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So maybe it was a disposal fee and he just said core. :confused3: I think that was the original battery and it went 10 years. If I can get that outta this one, I won't sweat it much.
If its a "fee", its a charge.
If its a "core charge", its a deposit; you're entitled to you're money back with the return of the core.
Simple as that.
I'd be amazed if they actually charge a fee, because the price of lead is so high, the core has a lot of value. By requiring the return of the core, it helps keeps prices competitive.
Also, I believe many states actually require vendors to charge the deposit. That's so that people are inclined to return the battery for recycling, and not leave boxes of lead & acid on roadsides or parking lots.
altoonapillarrock
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I was watching one of those how it's done shows about lead. They said 95% of batteries are recycled but only 50% of aluminum cans. So the battery recycling works pretty good.
