NEED NEW BATTERY

[frank_f15]

need a new basttery for kubota 2400 , check online with interstate batteries they have one listed for this tractor at 410 CCA is that sufficent for cranking over that size engine?old battery i do eleive is factory installed 1998 and jsut now seems to not spin the engine that fast. no info on the old battery. and recomendations for CCA !

 

[number two]

I belive you need a Group 51R battery for your application.Sounds like it's old enough to need a new one.I belive Interstate batteries are manufactured by Johnson Controls-excellent product.You won't find optional CCA ratings in this group size.

 

[frank_f15]

number two, was not happy with 410 CCA so i called NAPA they had one listed at 450 CCA but 2 diffentent shops did not have one so i went to INTERSTAE distributor and they did not have the one listed on the web site but another one listed at a whopping 33O CCA made in tiawan, then they came up with one that was actually listed as a car battery made by interstate the exact same physical size, and a very respectalbe 550 CCA so i bought that one. 75 mo warrenty as compared to 48 mo on the other.

 

[number two]

Frank-thanks for the feedback.I had B1750 Kubota and now a B3030HSDC-same battery.Glad you got the battery you needed.Could you please provide the Group number or the part number of the battery you bought?My local starer/alternator rebuilder I've used for19 years sells Interstate batteries.He told me a few years ago they derate their batterys by 100 amps or so-I've had excellent results using their products.

 

[Soundguy]

Bunji a big ole 4DLT to the hood!.. it should spin the starter over good.

be good 'ballast' too!

soundguy

 

[ToadHill]

Frank in my experience with using automotive batteries in tractors, I've found they don't last as long, I don't know if its because of all the rough ground and bumping they get but over the years I found that I get almost twice the service time with a battery designed for the tractor.

 

[DGS]

I belive you need a Group 51R battery for your application.Sounds like it's old enough to need a new one.I belive Interstate batteries are manufactured by Johnson Controls-excellent product.You won't find optional CCA ratings in this group size.

I believe Optima Batteries also make these in that model series
I have one in my 84 Celica that only gets run ocasionally and it has done it all for 3 yrs
They are not cheap but you get what you pay for in the long run
When my Bx 1830 finnaly needs a new battery it wll be an Optima
Regards
DGS

 

[frank_f15]

Toadhill , you may e right but i can't see what bouncing aroud should be a problem as it is secure . But if it last 5 years i will be happy.

BTW i still covet your CLETRAC as it brings me back to the day we had one on the farm. Post a pic if you get a chance

 

[Soundguy]

I think he meant the plates.. IE.. I've heard they may not be as thick in the auto market.. vs ag. but who knows these days...

soundguy

 

[frank_f15]

Number two, i checked the sale ticket and it showed as a MT-51R BUT I WENT OVER TO THE TRACTOR AND THE LABLE said mt-5r @ 500 CCA 629 CA . I would take the old battery with me to mke sure it is the right physical size.

 

[frank_f15]

Soundguy , never thought of that but even so, one thing i like is that the INTERSTATE was made in USA where the othe was made in Tiawan.

another thing i learned was that a battery made overseas canot be shipped with acid in the battery, so it come over dry and must have the acid added and battery charged at point of sale. at least that is what they told me at INTERSTATE.

 

[crbr]

I believe Optima Batteries also make these in that model series
I have one in my 84 Celica that only gets run ocasionally and it has done it all for 3 yrs
They are not cheap but you get what you pay for in the long run
When my Bx 1830 finnaly needs a new battery it wll be an Optima
Regards
DGS

An Optima battery and a Battery Tender will serve you years of trouble-free use.

Battery Tender Plus 12 Volt 1.25 Amp Battery Charger: BatteryMart.com

Both are well worth the investment. The Battery Tender is my most favorite $46 that I have spent for the garage. If you so choose the BT, go ahead and order the 25' extension lead. Done deal.

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[number two]

Sure sounds like you got a 51R-500 CCA should work well for you! Thanks again for the reply.

 

[intel]

I did not have good luck with a optima battery only lasted 3.5 years and it was 95 dollars.