Optima battery questions

[caliber1]

I guess I must be the lucky one. I have a 2004 JD 4110 and it still has the original battery going strong!

I suggest you find some wood to knock on. 5 years and on my third battery.

 

[megotatractor]

I'm also lucky, 6 years on my 2210 oem battery. Although it makes a mess every spring when the machine sits a month or more, corrosion gone wild! Just for that reason I'm looking at a new sealed battery of ANY brand!

 

[Pipestone Kid]

I'm also lucky, 6 years on my 2210 oem battery. Although it makes a mess every spring when the machine sits a month or more, corrosion gone wild! Just for that reason I'm looking at a new sealed battery of ANY brand!

I just figured out the reason--we both live in God's country. He is watching out for us.

 

[wingerT]

How much room do you have for the battery, i dont have a 3720 but i do have a 2520 and i put in a AGM Battery, if you have room for a extra half inch on the width, it should fit. AGM batterys are simmular to the Optima, http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/default.aspx?pageid=468- this is a link to it, i had to modify my hold down but that wasnt too hard. 22NF would be the group size

 

[joes_427_vette]

Just bought my second red top Optima. First one is 7 years old and works perfectly. Had it in my tractor, now in the Jeep. New one goes in the 3/4 ton Chev. No complaints from me. Quality, quality as the guy from legendary motorcars says.

 

[jdmar]

I have had an Optima in my JD4300 for about 5-6 years. I has been left in the cold, shaken, gotten wet, lights left on (usually by my kids playing on the tractor when I am not there). It cranks it over on the coldest of mornings. Even if it has been completely discharged, it recharges well and needs no further care. I have been more than happy with it.
Peter