Battery Replacement

[Handloader109]

My tractor battery is 6 plus now, I put on tender part of the winter to keep it charged. Batteries can be a crapshoot. I just got a replacement for my f150 truck the other day. 350 day life for an 84 month battery from autozone. They did replace free.....

 

[rScotty]

I use Oddysey now when I can. Still buy the occasional Interstate. Used to use Optima for 20+ years until their quality became inconsistent.

Whatever you get, make it an AGM sealed no maintenance type. AGMs cost 50% more- but have no maintenance or corrosion, and tend to last more than 50% longer.
rScotty

 

[Gator6x4]

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[loggin]

I believe battery longevity also has to do with where it is located both geographically and where it is housed on a vehicle. In cold climates they seem to have a shorter life cycle than in milder climates. Also car batteries that spend their time in the engine compartment have to withstand extreme heat and potentially extreme cold depending on where you live. This type of environment is hard on a battery and I believe contributes to it's demise.

The battery in my tractor is 11 years old now and I will likely be replacing it soon. It spends it's time out in front of the radiator where it only reaches outside temps and I rarely use it in the extremes. The batteries in the cars last about half that time.

Once again just my 2 cents.

Happy Holidays to all!!!

 

[SmallChange]

I've read that being hot is what most ages a battery, and also that starting an engine while cold is the toughest test of the battery.

On a hot summer day, the engine will start easily, but the battery has been aging rapidly.

On a cold winter day, the battery may fail to start the engine because it's hard to turn and a battery produces electricity more slowly when cold (it's a chemical reaction). But, the battery must already have been aged, as recent cold weather has done nothing to make it age.

 

[HAR]

My OEM and the Interstate battery, while not dead, both were showing signs of age. I have never trickle charged either, but my tractor is always stored indoors, but not heated. I had considered another 'Kubota' battery, but the price from the dealer was way out of line. I paid $90 for the Interstate 51R in 2009 and that worked out just fine. I looked again for options this go around. The Interstate was a bit more pricey, but not in stock and the Napa was in stock, so I gambled. Only time will tell, but I bet that Napa would sell a junk battery.

 

[nyone]

I have got 9yrs out of an exide battery in a daily driven car along with 11yrs out of a cheap walmart lawnmower battery. To be honest now I buy the cheapest battery battery that's easily available to me. Some times that's exide from home depot.
I live in the northeast and all my stuff starts with the key and no block heater.

 

[5030]

I change out my flooded cell jars every 5 years. Usually use Interstate or Delphi and get them from the local Truck dealership because they do volume. Wet charged jars begin to expire once the acid is put in.

 

[tstex]

For farm machinery, it best to always check for any corrosion. It's common sense that if you are not going to run any equipment for long periods of time, pull it, then charge before you use.

Also, since tractors and other farm equipment can get banged around and jolt the battery, securing the battery in something that protects it when it's being jolted will prevent case cracks and from possibly damaging the cells. This is the best proactive thing you can do for a farm/six wheeler/etc from damage.

Finally, periodically checking the battery, terminals and other for corrosion or other is always good before damage occurs.