Battery acid spew...

[rockyridgefarm]

OK, this seems to be common, if not universal.

My JD4310 came with an Ag type battery. As I understand it, it is extremely resistant to running down when left unused for long periods. But that seems to come at a price. The battery is prone to spewing acid fumes.

Deere is awefully good about trading out the battery, and repairing any damage. That may even be covered for three years (the battery's warranty)

I knew this from day one and kept a close eye on things. It wasn't until I removed the battery that I discovered a small amount of damage to the frame and radiator. Now Deere would repair this under warranty, but I decided that I would repair the damage and replace the battery with an Optima.

What other solutions are working? Are any other manufacturers shipping a sealed battery that willl work long term?

 

[thcri]

New Holland seems to have a high failure rate with this also. When my tractor was about three months old I complained about it and they took my tractor and cleaned everything up. But kept the same old battery in it. Then at the one year poiint the battery just went to pot. So I complained again and told them I was worried about damage to the front of the tractor and they then cleaned everything up and put a Gell battery in there. Since then I have had no problems.

murph

 

[ronjhall]

Mike
My 2000 <font color="orange"> Kubota </font> B2910 has a similar battery setup as your <font color="green"> JD </font>. It has not shown any of the Acid Spew that some of the other tractors are having. I do not remember any other <font color="orange"> Kubota </font> owners complaining about this problems. I wonder if there is a battery difference or some other way that <font color="orange"> Kubota </font> is avoiding the Acid Spew?

 

[Steve_Miller]

My Kioti came with the same Optima battery and it is also leaking acid. I've cleaned it up a couple of times already but it keeps seeping. Its going in next week for backhoe installation so I will demand a better battery. Its eating at bolt heads and the radiator as well. So your not alone.

Steve

 

[ducati996]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( My Kioti came with the same Optima battery and it is also leaking acid. I've cleaned it up a couple of times already but it keeps seeping. Its going in next week for backhoe installation so I will demand a better battery. Its eating at bolt heads and the radiator as well. So your not alone.

Steve )</font>

I doubt it was an Optima...are you sure you meant to say Optima??

 

[KiotiJohn]

Kioti doesn't ship the tractor with battery. The dealer is responsible for placing it. I'm not sure if other brands also do this, but probably do. When buying a new tractor, make sure the dealer puts in the type battery you prefer. Optima batteries are supposed to be sealed units aren't they, therefore no spewing? John

 

[BobCorazza]

I read about the battery acid issues here and replaced mine with an optima redtop also. Sucking acid fumes through the radiator didn't appeal to me!

 

[PineRidge]

I went through the whole acid mess. Cleaned the tractor up and installed the Optima battery myself. New Holland reimbursed me for the Optima and I haven't had a minutes problem since.....

 

[BubbaJr]

<font color="blue"> It has not shown any of the Acid Spew that some of the other tractors are having. I do not remember any other Kubota owners complaining about this problems. </font>

This makes me wonder if the charging voltage is too high on the other brands causing the battery to cook. If the voltage output of the alternator (dynamo) is much over 14.2V, that might cause the excessive fumes and spewing. Or not, just food for thought. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[ronjhall]

Bob
Did you change yours because of a problem or to avoid a problem?
I need to check mine again. I have not checked since the spring.