QRTRHRS
Elite Member
Batteries are also considered to be hazmat adding to the cost of shipping. Shipping costs are up on pretty much everything.
Why are batteries suddenly so expensive?
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Theory of unintended consequences. Local vendors now raise prices because they can - the result of the competition having had their prices artificially jacked up by tariffs.
I had to buy a new battery for my tractor last week - CDN$130 (approx US$94) for the Kubota branded one at the dealership. I didn't think that was a bad deal.
majorjim3
New member
Group 47 Battery will work but the preferred group size is 42. Whatever you do just make sure the battery dimensions allow for a secure tiedown/mounting and that there is sufficient clearance between the battery posts and the steel springs under the rear seat bottom. Very dangerous situation if battery makes contact with those seat springs. Don't ask me how I know.
I bought the car from my cousin who put a nice piece of wood over the battery to keep from hitting the springs.
jwmorris
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Oddly enough a case of beer is still $19...
quicksandfarmer
Elite Member
A google search for "lead-acid battery tariffs" gives the answer.
Sawyer Rob
Super Member
I bought a new Chevy pu in 2012, the battery in it is original and still starts the truck just fine. I also bought a new Chevy pu in 2018 and that original battery is also going just fine! It's 5*F out right now, I'd bet you either pu would start just fine right now.
I buy group 31 batteries for my tractors and "generally" they last me 10 years.
Batteries are lower priced at both, Cosco and Sams clubs.
SR
I buy group 31 batteries for my tractors and "generally" they last me 10 years.
Batteries are lower priced at both, Cosco and Sams clubs.
SR
johneking
Member
I have been using different battery suppliers as local merchants {auto part stores etc.} have gone crazy with pricing.
I know, Amazon is an option, but I have found {and bought from} Battery Sharks and Mighty Max {Mighty Max is for smaller batteries mostly i.e. motorcycles, 4 wheelers etc.} and have found their batteries to be of great quality.
Another "concern" is most batteries today are not full of enough "fluid" {electrolyte} even when new!
I remove the caps {use a heat gun, small screwdriver, razor knife etc. when they have had the "plate" installed on the top} then a small flat screwdriver to pry the caps off to access the cells.
I then fill "to the eye" {liquid looks like an eyeball} with Distilled Water {tap water works, but some municipalities have so much CRAP in the water!} and charge on 2 amps until a full charge is reached.
I've done this for YEARS and my batteries will sometimes last for over 6 years weather they are used regularly or not.
I recently bought a "Noco Genius10" and have "saved" one lawn mower battery but the others I've tried it on have not recovered so the "jury is still out" on the Noco.
As others have noted, everything costs more now, but battery prices vary quite a lot, so shop around. Auto parts stores are the worst, and even Walmart isn’t the best price for batteries around here. Local chain stores have the best prices in my area, followed by Costco. I can find most batteries for half the price of auto part stores, but if the battery is an odd-ball, you might be screwed.
