bill18163
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I have a Kubota that I bought in 2000. Starts OK but I was wondering if someone might know approx. when the original battery might give out? Anyone have any input on how long their battery lasted?
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Soundguy
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If you got 6ys on a battery you did good.
Many tractor batteries.. depending on how rough you use the tractor.. they last 1-5 ys.. etc... If the tractor sets alot. they go bad too. I figure 3ys and I'm happy on a battery.
Soundguy
Many tractor batteries.. depending on how rough you use the tractor.. they last 1-5 ys.. etc... If the tractor sets alot. they go bad too. I figure 3ys and I'm happy on a battery.
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Generally about 2 months after the warranty expires. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
MossRoad
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I'm running into my 5th year on our Power Trac's battery. I keep a small 500MA charger on it continuously between uses.
Keep the connections clean.
Keep the fluid topped off if possible.
Keep it charged.
Battery could last many years if maintained properly, much less if not. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Keep the connections clean.
Keep the fluid topped off if possible.
Keep it charged.
Battery could last many years if maintained properly, much less if not. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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Five years seems about the typical battery life unless they sit around a lot. This will shorten their life.
Replaced the battery on my VW at 5 years. This seemed about typical.
Ralph
Replaced the battery on my VW at 5 years. This seemed about typical.
Ralph
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Mine was new 4/99. Starts fine. I put a little HF Float Charger on it when I don't expect to use the tractor for a few days.
I've read that a battery ages badly at less than full charge so a float charger is important for a battery that gets intermittent use.
I've read that a battery ages badly at less than full charge so a float charger is important for a battery that gets intermittent use.
slowrev
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I usually get about 5 years or so out of a wally world battery.
On my 5th winter on the wally world battery in my soobie doo. I will probably have to replace it before next winter. Started fine at 4 degrees the other day though.
Ben
On my 5th winter on the wally world battery in my soobie doo. I will probably have to replace it before next winter. Started fine at 4 degrees the other day though.
Ben
bobholland
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Well I guess my battery on the JD 870 is TU as it will not hold a charge after one week. The battery is five years old.
I was thinking of an Optima replacement. Any experience with this? Its about twice the cost of a standard wet cell....
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I was thinking of an Optima replacement. Any experience with this? Its about twice the cost of a standard wet cell....
Bob /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif