Battery Info

[TPerini]

My 2022 Massey Ferguson 4707 tractor has a dead battery. The date of 09/11/2021 is on the battery, so I'm guessing that's how old it is.

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I bought a battery for my wife's van last month, and the guy at NAPA said that batteries only last 3 years on modern cars because of all the electronics on them that never turn off. Her battery was 3 1/2 years old. It looks like my battery is just over 3 years old.

Does this make sense to everyone? I used to get five years out of a battery, and sometimes in older vehicles, even longer. 3 years just seems like it's too quick to die and need replacing.

I do not want another Massey Ferguson battery. I'll go to NAPA and see what they have during the week. Before I go there, I'm curious if this label makes any sense to you?

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I haven't removed the battery yet. I should do that now, but it's too cold out there, and I'm going to work on my fence first.

Is there something that I should ask for when I go to NAPA to get a better battery?

Use a battery tender when the vehicle is not in use for more than a few days. Noco 800milliamp hours or Battery Tender Jr. You battery will last 5 or more years. I use them on everything and get and average of 7-8 years on most batteries even on automobiles.

 

[dkmc]

Once a year, each vehicle in my care gets its battery disconnected, and the Optimate-6 desulphating battery charger connected for a 24-hour "battery saver" cycle. I started that routine about 10 years ago, and have not replaced a battery since.

I've got this charger from HF, it has a 'repair' mode. It's actually helped a couple batteries. Then a couple months ago, I connected it to one that has some age, but was doing 'ok' in a forklift. After it 'repaired' that battery, it won't crank anything now. I put the charger back on it for more 'repair' but it just draws lots of amps and has no cranking ability, probably (I suspect) a shorted cell.

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[nknelsen]

My 2022 Massey Ferguson 4707 tractor has a dead battery. The date of 09/11/2021 is on the battery, so I'm guessing that's how old it is.

View attachment 1966544

I bought a battery for my wife's van last month, and the guy at NAPA said that batteries only last 3 years on modern cars because of all the electronics on them that never turn off. Her battery was 3 1/2 years old. It looks like my battery is just over 3 years old.

Does this make sense to everyone? I used to get five years out of a battery, and sometimes in older vehicles, even longer. 3 years just seems like it's too quick to die and need replacing.

I do not want another Massey Ferguson battery. I'll go to NAPA and see what they have during the week. Before I go there, I'm curious if this label makes any sense to you?

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I haven't removed the battery yet. I should do that now, but it's too cold out there, and I'm going to work on my fence first.

Is there something that I should ask for when I go to NAPA to get a better battery?

I usually get 5 to 7 years. And that's with today's new vehicles.

 

[homey53]

My 2022 Massey Ferguson 4707 tractor has a dead battery. The date of 09/11/2021 is on the battery, so I'm guessing that's how old it is.

View attachment 1966544

I bought a battery for my wife's van last month, and the guy at NAPA said that batteries only last 3 years on modern cars because of all the electronics on them that never turn off. Her battery was 3 1/2 years old. It looks like my battery is just over 3 years old.

Does this make sense to everyone? I used to get five years out of a battery, and sometimes in older vehicles, even longer. 3 years just seems like it's too quick to die and need replacing.

I do not want another Massey Ferguson battery. I'll go to NAPA and see what they have during the week. Before I go there, I'm curious if this label makes any sense to you?

View attachment 1966545

I haven't removed the battery yet. I should do that now, but it's too cold out there, and I'm going to work on my fence first.

Is there something that I should ask for when I go to NAPA to get a better battery?

My suggestion is to go to Interstate Battery if you have a shop near you? They only do batteries, and they're good at what they do and sell. Just my .02 cents worth.

 

[LouNY]

My suggestion is to go to Interstate Battery if you have a shop near you? They only do batteries, and they're good at what they do and sell. Just my .02 cents worth.

Used to be my last two didn't hold up very well.

 

[Striker70]

My Kubota L 3901 is 7 years old and sits outside, covered, all year and battery is good still. 2002 F 250 with 7.3 diesel gets maybe 4 years and then both batteries need to be replaced. Just did the truck last month when it got colder here. Trying different batteries each time and have not yet found one that is superior for the truck. Now my boats deep cycle batteries seem to like Interstate so far.

 

[1Mech]

As I recall, the life of a battery is mostly determined by the discharge/charge cycles it goes through, along with how well you maintain it.

"Age and Usage Patterns​

The age and usage patterns of a lead-acid battery can also impact its lifespan. The lifespan of a lead-acid battery is typically measured in cycles, which refers to one complete charge and discharge cycle.

The number of cycles a battery can endure depends on its quality, usage patterns, and maintenance. According to the search results, the average guaranteed lifespan of a basic lead-acid battery is around 1,500 cycles.

However, poor management, no monitoring, and a lack of both proactive and reactive maintenance can kill a battery in less than 18 months. With proper maintenance, a lead-acid battery can last between 5 to 15 years."

How Long Should a Sealed Lead Acid Battery Hold a Charge? - Battery Skills

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I recently acquired an old battery, never really used, but it sat discharged for a few years, the build date was in 2018! I put it on a battery recondition cycle a few times( says it gets rid of sulfation) and it now is holding a charge. One of these days, I will put it in my van to see if it will perform well or it is just a surface charge.

 

[dkmc]

Used to be my last two didn't hold up very well.

Same experience here. I don't buy them anymore.

 

[isdavyy4u]

Have a friend who remanufacters old batteries.
Every wonder why OEM batteries last 5-6 years and ANY new one usually 3 years?
It's the spec they are made to..
Most new battery's have very thin plates which gives alot of CCA, but horrible longevity. The thin plates sulfate and sluff off sulfated material which falls to the bottom of the battery and eventually kills them. Battery saver modes may initially extend life, but it just sluffs off material the eventually shorts them out.

 

[moosetooth]

A battery maintainer is crucial for the health of a battery that is only used seasonally. Ask anyone with a motorcycle, snowmobile or riding mower how many batteries they went through before they figured that one out. Your tractor battery should have lasted longer than 3 years. AGM battery in something as simple as a tractor is a waste of money in my opinion, My wife's car has 60 fuses, my pickup truck has about 6. Take the extra money you would spend on an AGM battery and buy a good maintainer. I remove the batteries from my seasonally used machines and keep them charged in a place where they won't freeze.