I went with an Interstate as well this year, pleased with it.My battery sit's in front of the radiator as well on the 5303, never had a problem with leaks using sealed batteries.
Ronnie
/ John Deere JD 4310 starter just makes rapid clicking noises.
JD 4700, 4010, Leyland 270, Farmall H. JD 4425 combine
$300 for radiator sounds cheap. JD wants $900 for a new starter for my 4700 (they are available on Amazon for $100 which also sounds suspicious.) 2) I have had corrosion problems in the battery compartment which also sits in front of radiator. I got sick of brushing and repainting, and finally made a crude rubber cup for the battery to sit in out of old inner tube, which has greatly cut down on corrosion problem.