Need a new battery

[jsb2b]

I needed one right away. My JD dealer sold me a DEKA battery. $90 and have heard nothing but good about them.

 

[Rob-D]

If my manual calls for 550CCA will it hurt to move up to one that's in the 750 to 950 CCA range?

It's not the best thing to do, here's why.

Your battery and charging system work in tandem. The starter is set up to work with your battery and you don't want to push more amps into it than it's rated for. Also the charging system will not work as well with a battery that's not deigned for its limitations.

Rob

 

[Edward. S]

I would go with interstates they work pretty good. Their known for good quality batteries. I have one on my 5200 for 8 years barely charge it once every 2 years or so..

 

[Frocker98]

I just fell victim to the John Deere battery curse tonight. My 2320 was 1/8th of a mile from home. Tried using a jumper pack, jumper cables and neither one would get enough power to it. Ended up taking a battery out of a car and putting on it just to get it home. I did what I had to, just to get it back home. I plan on getting an Interstate battery for it. I have decent luck with them.
J Frock

 

[Gale Hawkins]

If my manual calls for 550CCA will it hurt to move up to one that's in the 750 to 950 CCA range?

Many good replacement batteries will be 150%+ strong than factory OEM battery. For 40 years I have upped the CCA by up to 200%.

It does not take any more charging from the alternator to keep up a 1000 CCA battery than a 500 CCA battery and perhaps less. Our diesel tractors start in 1 second most of the time.

 

[jenkinsph]

If my manual calls for 550CCA will it hurt to move up to one that's in the 750 to 950 CCA range?

I usually put the biggest baddest one that will fit and mount down properly. That is usually better for the starter anyway.

 

[gregfender]

Picked up an Interstate from NAPA...starting like a champ. Thanks for the feedback!