Best Battery Replacement for the GC2410

[cdaigle430]

My battery is now having a hard time with the trickle charger. Its origional and 13 years old.

Was wondering what would be the best replacement brand wise? I have never had an issue with the current capacity or CCA. Even whith my snowblower the LED lights, and electric chute and deflector.

 

[Dmacleo]

My battery is now having a hard time with the trickle charger. Its origional and 13 years old.

Was wondering what would be the best replacement brand wise? I have never had an issue with the current capacity or CCA. Even whith my snowblower the LED lights, and electric chute and deflector.

long answer...whatever meets amp req and is massey approved. IOW a battery from massey.
simple answer...whatever fits.
not like you need dual AGM stuff in that like I had to run in 4 plow trucks.

 

[jeepcj7]

Best battery is Interstate - otherwise get what fits that has the appropriate CCA rating.

 

[JWR]

My battery is now having a hard time with the trickle charger. Its origional and 13 years old.

Was wondering what would be the best replacement brand wise? I have never had an issue with the current capacity or CCA. Even whith my snowblower the LED lights, and electric chute and deflector.

I'm opinionated on batteries but Dave M is close to my thinking. If it fits the hole, the cables reach and the CCA are adequate everything else is elective & not real important. The 13 years is a good tour of duty for your orig battery. These days with absurd battery prices exceeding $200 I caved in and go to Walmart. If the CCA is good (and it fits) I go for the least expensive. For sure I ignore the so-called guarantee because unless you are in the non-prorated period of free replacement the guarantees are utterly worthless. In the last 60 years I have never seen a battery -- pro-rated replacement upon failure -- to save anything over just going out and finding a new one at a better price.
Essentially all lead acid batteries for cars/trucks/tractors have been rebuilt from the core a previous person traded in. The REALLY brand new ones exist but mostly on brand new vehicles and that is a 'maybe' & not all cases. Buying a truly "new from scratch" battery is cost prohibitive in the unlikely event you can find one.

So I'd go for the cheapest one that meets your spec needs ... and if you want to spend more, spend it on higher capacity, CCA, etc. not the brand name.

Of course it is very different if you run a large fleet of tractors, have a service staff, get all your parts at significant discount via a long established source, etc. Most of us are NOT in those shoes and since you used the orig battery 13 years neither are you. Best of luck.

 

[Racer4]

Mine is an Interstate. I had to order it from the local dealer. The CCA is higher than oem, and it seems to start better with the interstate.

 

[Dmacleo]

So I'd go for the cheapest one that meets your spec needs ... and if you want to spend more, spend it on higher capacity, CCA, etc. not the brand name.

I used to sell interstates as the garage I worked at was a dealer.
I ran 2 850cca interstates in my 1980 and 1981 thunderbirds, 302 stroker motor took 2 to crank in below 0 weather.
whatever fits and works.
especially since (it seems) you keep a maintainer plugged in.

 

[Dmacleo]

Mine is an Interstate. I had to order it from the local dealer. The CCA is higher than oem, and it seems to start better with the interstate.

it ain't the brand that matters there, its the CCA.

 

[Racer4]

it ain't the brand that matters there, its the CCA.

Yes, I realize that. It just happens that Interstate had the highest CCA for that sized battery, compared to NAPA and whatever AutoZone sells. So the brand does matter somewhat.

 

[Dmacleo]

Yes, I realize that. It just happens that Interstate had the highest CCA for that sized battery, compared to NAPA and whatever AutoZone sells. So the brand does matter somewhat.

do you run maintainer plugged in?
no idea where you are at but I'm in Maine so one is always plugged in (since its stored outside) due to temps that can hit -28F real temps. sucks when its below -20F and you got a wind chill crap on top of that LOL
battery in my 2010 GC2400 is org, thats 13 years in Maine weather.

eg: heres my lows, highs, and current as of 2 minutes ago here for the last year. -21.3F in early January 2022.

 

[MF RED in MT]

This is the battery I purchsed a few years ago to replace the OEM battery.

Duracell Ultra Flooded 450CCA BCI Group 51 Car and Truck Battery - SLI51

Duracell Ultra BCI Group 51 replacement battery designed for low maintenance and dependable engine starting power. Perfect replacement battery for Honda and more

www.batteriesplus.com

KC

 

[Dmacleo]

This is the battery I purchsed a few years ago to replace the OEM battery.

Duracell Ultra Flooded 450CCA BCI Group 51 Car and Truck Battery - SLI51

Duracell Ultra BCI Group 51 replacement battery designed for low maintenance and dependable engine starting power. Perfect replacement battery for Honda and more

www.batteriesplus.com

KC

dang, between jan 2020 and dec 2021 I bought 4 AGM batteries (850CCA) for 3 trucks at 175$ each.

 

[MF RED in MT]

Purchased mine in 2018 for either $110 or $130, can't remember.

Online purchase has a 10% coupon discount which comes to $148.50 (includes core).

No sales tax in Montana.

The CCA is more than OEM battery.

KC

 

[Racer4]

do you run maintainer plugged in?
no idea where you are at but I'm in Maine so one is always plugged in (since its stored outside) due to temps that can hit -28F real temps. sucks when its below -20F and you got a wind chill crap on top of that LOL
battery in my 2010 GC2400 is org, thats 13 years in Maine weather.

eg: heres my lows, highs, and current as of 2 minutes ago here for the last year. -21.3F in early January 2022.

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I don't run a maintainer here in PA. Temps rarely go below -5, and usually only for a few days. We hit 45 today, Christmas day it was -1.

I store it in a shed that until a few years ago, had no electricity. I just have 125' of #12 extension cords strung together from my garage out to the shed for lights, etc. If you put permanent electric lines in, they wack you for more taxes. So this works well enough.

I do plug in the block heater for 30 minutes or so when it's below 20. Makes starting wayyyy easier.

 

[Dmacleo]

I don't run a maintainer here in PA. Temps rarely go below -5, and usually only for a few days. We hit 45 today, Christmas day it was -1.

I store it in a shed that until a few years ago, had no electricity. I just have 125' of #12 extension cords strung together from my garage out to the shed for lights, etc. If you put permanent electric lines in, they wack you for more taxes. So this works well enough.

I do plug in the block heater for 30 minutes or so when it's below 20. Makes starting wayyyy easier.

yeah I got heater also, I use it when below 0 just cause with maintainer I can hit glow plugs 30 seconds and its running.
but...its there. better to have and not need than need and not have.
really helps in -10+ weather, plug in wait 30 minutes hit key tractor running.
then let run 30 minutes before messing with hydraulics LOL
but maintainer is most important for me.
was 13 today when I fired tractor up. org 2010 battery, 15 seconds glow plug, turned 8 times and running.

 

[ray66v]

I sold Interstate batteries for years. They were the best.

Unfortunately, like everything else, they have slipped in quality.

The last few I bought were not remarkable.

My close second choice was a NAPA Legend. So, that's what I am buying currently.

I would use that, or a Deka battery. Which is supposed to do well in a high vibration environment.

Check on line before going to the store. In a push to generate on line sales, you can often get a better price buying on line, and picking it up.

These tractors use a standard Honda battery size. Know as Group 51.

 

[cdaigle430]

I will check out NAPA Legend, Maybe Die Hard?

 

[Dmacleo]

napa is good, also had good luck in high amp usage (plows) with duralast.
killed diehards in plows after 16 months.
but your tactor wont take 160amp alternators and twin 850+ cca batteries from 14.7 to 11v with one button press, you ain't lifting 875lbs (close to 1K lbs if plugged with snow) on front or running electric salters on back and running heaters (defrost cycles ac compressor) /rear window-mirror defrost/multiple lights and all that crap on your tractor.

 

[irvingj]

Then there are those of us who are just too cheap to buy a new battery and soldier on with the original....

 

[ray66v]

A decent quality battery maintainer makes all the difference.

If you don't have power, there are solar charger options.

I have two mower batteries that wouldn't cold start anything a couple of years ago, but, they still work fine, if I just plug them in after I use them. So, I do that now with everything in my shop, except my golf cart in the summer. That gets used everyday, so I don't bother.

Maybe, when Irving gets a new battery, I'll replace my fuel filter? Maybe.

 

[Cougsfan]

Discussing what is the best brand of battery falls into the same merry-go-round as what is the best brand of tractor. I gives everyone the opportunity to display their prejudices. Almost any brand will work as good as another with a little basic battery maintenance.