Battery Tender Connections

[nybirdman]

My tractor starts well with the block heater plugged in but I would like to connect
a battery tender.Tractor sits out-side and calling for "more"-20*F temps.
My tractor battery only has the top round post;doesn't have the side connectors or
1/4" stud on top like my boat batteries.
I have been unable to find an "adapter" to connect the 1/4" rings to my battery.
I do have the clamps by that is not fun when cold/snowing.
I am sure someone makes one but I have had no luck finding it..
thanks

 

[Peter 315]

I just removed the nut put on the ring terminal and a washer

 

[Ford850]

I connect the ring terminals to the post clamp bolts.

 

[JB13502]

I connect the ring terminals to the post clamp bolts.

Same here.

 

[Sonny580]

I use the clips that came with mine. thanks ;sonny

 

[TnAndy]

You could drill pilot hole in the lead top post about 1/2" deep and run a short self tapping screw in from the top to hold the ring connectors that came with the BT.

 

[coldsteelva]

You could drill pilot hole in the lead top post about 1/2" deep and run a short self tapping screw in from the top to hold the ring connectors that came with the BT.

It's lead; a self-tapping screw wouldn't need a pilot hole :drink:

 

[jaxs]

It's not necessary to connect at battery terminals. I connected 12 ga wire at terminal blocks to install cigarette lighters on my riding mower and tractors. Salvaged lighter plugs connect into the 2 prong plug on tenders. The lighter is handy for phone charger,work light and port for charging test.

 

[oosik]

I put a pig tail about 18" long off of the battery. Remove the nut(s) on the post terminals - put the ring ends on the bolt plus a washer - put the nut back on and tighten down. The pig tail is long enough to bring the battery tender connection out from under the engine compartment.

Makes connecting the battery tender super easy.

 

[4get gto]

I put a pig tail about 18" long off of the battery. Remove the nut(s) on the post terminals - put the ring ends on the bolt plus a washer - put the nut back on and tighten down. The pig tail is long enough to bring the battery tender connection out from under the engine compartment.

Makes connecting the battery tender super easy.

What type of connectors you using? I know the ones that come with them but say if I wanted to snip the alligator clips off and add my own. Something like a flat 2 pin ? Any recommendations?