Battery Info

[EddieWalker]

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.



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?



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?

 

[airbiscuit]

If you take the battery in, they can match it up. if you measure the battery tray and height, you may be able to get a bigger one.

 

[Xfaxman]

I recommend an AGM battery with at least 800 Cold Cranking Amps.

Measure the battery unless you know the size code, to be sure it fits.

 

[ruffdog]

You need to know what BCI group (design) your battery is so the shape will fit ok. Your old one is 800 CCA which is how much ummph it has.

 

[ruffdog]

It looks like a group H8/L5/49 battery. Here is the battery the part number shows:

https://parts.agcocorp.com/us/en/p/agco-fieldstart-battery/79037013

Like this one:

H8/L5/49 - Car Batteries - The Home Depot

and this Everstart from Walmart 900CCA:

Robot or human?

 

[IH3444]

Eddie, I fitted a Walmart Everstart Maxx size 65 into my NH TC48DA. Been very happy with it.

EverStart Maxx Lead Acid Automotive Battery, Group Size 65 12 Volt 850 CCA​

Robot or human?

If there was an O'Reilly's near me, I would have tried one of theirs. Big fan of East Penn batteries.
Do have a NAPA AGM Legend in one car, expensive, I hope it turns out to be worth it.

 

[BlueKnife]

If there was an O'Reilly's near me, I would have tried on of theirs. Big fan of East Penn batteries.
Do have a NAPA Legend in one car, expensive, I hope it turns out to be worth it.

I've had good experiences with East Penn batteries as well. I've got two Deka (made by East Penn) batteries in my pickup that are around 7 years old. Still going strong.

 

[DarkBlack]

Did you check your water levels?

My Massy sealed AGM OEM battery just died this past summer, after 15 years.

 

[George2615]

Eddie, I guess I'm lucky or on borrowed time. The battery is my LS tractor is still the original now 10 (almost 11 in 3 months) years old. The tractor is in the garage in the winter (5-6 months here) and I keep it on a trickle charger during winter. Spring, summer and fall its kept outside Hard to believe you only got 3 years from yours. I would think being in a warmer climate your batteries would last longer.
My Wife's 2016 car is kept outside and just replaced her battery after 8 years. My truck is also 2016 and is on its second battery. 1st one was defective and replaced under warranty in early 2018 so replaced the battery is 6 years old.
The price of batteries today has gone way up. I usually get my replacements from a battery store that is usually $30-40 cheaper than auto parts place.

 

[IH3444]

I must add that my original New Holland battery lasted 15 years in the TC48, then another 3 years in the International Industrial backhoe, it's now starting a small grass riding mower.