"AGM Car" batteries for less used tractors?

[RjCorazza]

I use a digital meter that plugs into the 12v power port on the tractor, plus it splits into (2) 12v outlets and (2) USB power outlets.
I use an OBD2 gauge in the truck (Scangauge2) that displays the OBD2 parameters I want including voltage.

 

[John_Mc]

I was going to get one of those USB chargers with a volt gauge built-in to put in the socket on the dash, but never did.

I installed one in my antique pickup truck. (I chose one with a cover that closes over the plug and digital readout to minimize detracting from the look of the old truck.) It will run off either a 12 or 24V system (my truck is 24V) and has both the old-style USB and USB-C outlets. when using the USB-C outlet, the main readout shows amps being drawn (and a smaller indicator showing which USB-C voltage level is being used - many people don;t realize that the full USB-C implementation offers a choice of 5 different voltages). Otherwise, it shows system voltage on the large read-out.

The USB-C outlet is one of the higher powered ones: it will charge my laptop, if needed.

Link:
USB/USB-C outlet w/voltage display

 

[2manyrocks]

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Thanks for your post. I bought one of their Group 47 size AGM, and it fit in the space of the 80UD battery something or other in my MX5200. I had to relocate the ground cable from one side of the battery to the other side, but it was a pretty easy swap.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Thanks for your post. I bought one of their Group 47 size AGM, and it fit in the space of the 80UD battery something or other in my MX5200. I had to relocate the ground cable from one side of the battery to the other side, but it was a pretty easy swap.

Ya, like I said, I bought an H8 for the F150 in Dec last year and so far, so good..Thing sat for like 6 weeks or so after the install and still started up faster than ever even though the temps were close to zero.

 

[Joe1]

I have JD 770 with a 23 hp Yanmar. It requires about a 500 CCA battery. When the first battery died after about 7 years, I replaced it with the highest capacity and biggest Walmart Everstart (around 900 CCA) that would fit. I wanted the extra few pounds of weight, but also, if the battery is down to about 80 percent in CCA capacity it still works and starts the tractor on the first spin. My first replacement lasted 13 years, so I got another Everstart. They apparently hold up internally as they do not fail and on a dollar per year basis they are CHEAP.

 

[174thADA]

Exide battery (Rural King) $89.00 and a NOCO 5 amp charger/maintainer has served my Kubota well. The NOCO will do 6v and 12v flooded, AGM, and gel. I formerly used NAPA Legend batteries but they changed suppliers and quality!

 

[y112]

I have a pair of Kubota tractors that don't get frequent use so, now that their batteries are at the "end of life", I am thinking about replacements. I know vibration from the motor and field can knock the plates over in car batteries and kill them, so, I was thinking about AGM options on the cheap side that don't suffer this problem and have low 'self discharge rates' as well, which is nice.

AGM batteries from Sam's Club (Duracell) or Walmart (Everstart) run ~$200 so, not necessarily the cheapest option. Local farm stores want a lot more than that, though, so, perhaps I need to shop real tractor batteries somewhere else like at a Construction Machinery dealer.

The engines in question are small Kubota options.

TIA,
Sid

I have a John Deere 620 that is basically used for a log splitter. I might run it 3 times a year. I put in an AGM battery out of my race car and it started after 6 months. The 620 originally came with 2 batteries and I previously replaced the JD generator with a one wire alternator. I know the Purists hate me for it, but I'm 70 and can't afford to change batteries all the time