Stock battery is dragging after only 11 years

[rScotty]

The OEM Kubota battery is surprising me with how long it is lasting. Getting close to ten years now.
When it is all used up, we'll replace it Optima Red top if they make anything close to the same configuration. We use Optima batteries in all our equipment including commercial stuff, boats, and tractors. They cost more, but last far longer and less downtime. Have used Optimas for over 20 years now. In fact, the Red Top in the John Deere 530 is over 20 years old - that's ancient for a battery. Have tried Red top, Yellows and Blues through the years. Near as I can tell, the Red top is the best for general purpose and starting.
luck, rScotty

 

[ultrarunner]

I wonder what's the secret to Kubota long life batteries... maybe it's the water or long life noodles?

All I can say is I have been very impressed with mine...

 

[JRobyn]

The guys that sold me my solar gate operator recommended using a standard auto battery from wherever had the best "full replacement warranty". And then to get it replaced just before the warranty expired. That place turned out to be Sam's Club, with 3-year full replacement warranty. Up to about 2 years on it so far! Costco used to have a replacement warranty, but I think they are all pro-rated now.

- Jay

 

[Gator6x4]

I just replaced a 12 year old Kubota battery. Took the battery to the local Sam's. The Tech in the battery area matched it to the same size in stock battery with the highest Cold Cranking AMP's which was a couple hundred more CCA than the original battery. The battery has a three year free replacement.

 

[Gcorron]

Boy howdy on the cost of the red tops going up!!
I replaced the two batteries in my Dodge Cummins with a single red top. Got about 7 years out of the first, it didn't die, but started dragging pretty bad. I noticed that now both batteries cost less than the single red top! Still my favorite battery.

Commercially I used to be in charge of a fleet of 30 generators at a prison, think life safety here. We used the Interstate batteries and I always found them to be very reliable.

If you have a Batteries Plus store near you, hard to beat their prices, and they carry the Optimas. I've had good luck with those folks too.

George

 

[ch1ch2]

I use WW batteries. 3-4 yrs is what I expect and do normally get. I had a deep-cycle battery that died from lack of use, I am guessing, 6 yrs ago. I put it on a new digital charger on recondition. It came back to life and has not stopped yet. I just used it yesterday and noticed the date was 6-02.

 

[ultrarunner]

We use to move a lot of Interstate Batteries and the local jobber was the best...

Interstate consolidated and "Bought" his territory.

The last few years I have been buying from a local independent... has all the odd sizes and stock is fresh.

The last two Interstate I bought for personal use did not provide the life I was expecting.

 

[PILOON]

What is bothering you?
11 years? you are are on borrowed time!
Better buy yourself a lottery ticket as the odds are on your side. LOL.
OK, my wife's Nissan went 8 years on the factory battery and my GMC was a bit shorter.
When I drove a company car I'd replace every 3 yrs as a boost or towing exceeded the cost of a new battery. (then used them in my off road stuff) LOL.

 

[zoltanthegypsy]

Dang, hadn't even thought about it. The BX's factory battery is 8 years old now. Still going strong.

I keep all my equipment on small battery tenders. Hopefully that helps.

Z.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Most of the Walmart batteries out here are made by Johnson Controls as were the Costco Kirkland batteries that have been replaced with the Interstate labeling.

Have found that most of the Kubota products made in the USA that we have purchased have an East Penn Deka battery and they all have an above average lifespan.

David