TN 65 battery replacement question

[Robert_in_NY]

Hi guys, well after 8 years my battery has died on my TN65. I need to replace it but want to buy another battery that will last as long or longer (well something close will be good). I don't want to buy a cheap battery and have to replace it in a couple years so what battery would you recommend to replace this one with?

 

[SteveInMD]

Your choices are...

a standard serviceable wet cell
a "maintenance free" wet cell
a gel cell
or an AGM battery (absorbed glass matt)

AGM batteries are extremely tough, cannot spill acid, are completely maintenance free, and will last longer than the others, especially in a harsh environment. Optima and Odyssey are two well-know brands of AGM batteries.

 

[Chuck_Lind]

Hi guys, well after 8 years my battery has died on my TN65. I need to replace it but want to buy another battery that will last as long or longer (well something close will be good). I don't want to buy a cheap battery and have to replace it in a couple years so what battery would you recommend to replace this one with?

Go to your local Ferrari dealer and pickup your battery. I'm not kidding...the same battery is used in the New Holland tractors as they are in a Ferrari.

I found a replacement at Dubois Battery in Dubois, Pa.; no local Ferrari dealer around Pennsylvania.

Remember, the New Holland tractors are made by Fiat; the parent company of Ferrari.

It won't make you go any faster, but it sure does start up well.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Well, I called my local Case-IH dealer and he had the factory battery for the TN65/JX1060 but wanted $200 for it. I thought about it as I got 8 years out of the original but then priced a Duralast battery from Autozone and went with the better battery for $90. I hope to get at least 4 years out of it but if not I will buy a better one next time and learn my lesson. Either way the tractor started up instantly and that is what really matters.

 

[jinman]

For conventional batteries, I don't think you can beat Duralast Gold from Autozone. Mine have been superb performers in my diesel pickup. One of mine is almost 8 years old. The other was replaced under warranty at 6-1/2 years. They have a full warranty replacement for 3 years and then go out to 8 years for partial replacement cost.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

For conventional batteries, I don't think you can beat Duralast Gold from Autozone. Mine have been superb performers in my diesel pickup. One of mine is almost 8 years old. The other was replaced under warranty at 6-1/2 years. They have a full warranty replacement for 3 years and then go out to 8 years for partial replacement cost.

That is good to know. I saw the 3 year jumpstart warranty but didn't pay much attention to any of the other warranty. I wonder if the 3 year jumpstart warranty means anywhere the machine is when it dies or only if it is on the road

 

[6sunset6]

I use Sears Diehards Gold I just got one for my MF TLB 50 hp. $80 The one that was in there was 11 years old. Cost $ 69 Then.

 

[rawaits]

Can someone please give me the type/spec for the battery for a TN65 so I can go to Autozone and get one this week? I forgot to get it off the batter before I left the tractor which is 2 hrs away. Thanks

 

[smstonypoint]

Can someone please give me the type/spec for the battery for a TN65 so I can go to Autozone and get one this week? I forgot to get it off the batter before I left the tractor which is 2 hrs away. Thanks

Here's a link that may help.

New Holland TN65 STANDARD TRACTOR

I suspect that the TN55 and TN65 have the same battery specs. I have a TN55, but it's 3.5 hours away and I can't check. But I do remember replacing my battery for the first time and the auto store clerk saying, "Oh, that's a Volvo/Mercedes battery." Scared me to death, but the tab wasn't that bad.

Steve

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I will try to remember to check the Duralast battery I put in my TN and let you know. It has worked flawlessly so far.

 

[rawaits]

thx v much for the replies.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Duralast gold 65-DLG, 850 cold cranking amps, 1000 cranking amps at 32f, 150 reserve capacity

 

[rawaits]

Thanks Robert I am getting one as I write this. I have one question, looking at the posts on the 65-DLG, it looks like the + and - are on oposite sides to the origianl new holland battery. Do you recall if you had that and if the cables accomodated hooking it up no problem? Thanks, RIck

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I don't remember any issues with the cables. The battery didn't fit like the old one but I never have had any issues with it.

 

[AndyMA]

Just replaced the battery in my 2002 TN75D. Used an Optima. Does not take much to crank a TN over since at least the 2 I've had crank over and start so easily. The cables are long enough to reach even if the battery terminals are on the wrong sides, just rotate the battery.

Andy

 

[rawaits]

Happy to report I just installed an Autozone 65-DLG on my TN65, and other than shaving a bit of plastic so it would be held down by the clamps (its a touch wider than the OE battery), it was an easy install. Thanks for the fine info. This battery has superior specs to the one I replaced which I think was the origninal (got tractor used).

 

[Robert_in_NY]

glad it worked for you

 

[WeedHopper]

Just for the record I found a Maxx49 at Wallly World to be a direct replacement. 850CCA, $82 and 3 year replacement warranty. Probably won't last 8 years but I didn't have to burn a load of gas looking for something better.