Battery for DK45

[ecruzin]

I have an Interstate MTP-65 in my DK45SE. That appears to be the largest battery that will fit in the tray.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Just put a new battery in my 2005 DK45S today. Group 24, got this one from Napa. never had good luck with Interstate, even though most batteries are made my interstate. I am on my fifth battery as of today. Have problem with the cells shorting out.

the original battery(Interstate) last 6 months and was replaced under warranty, which had to be replaced 18 months later. Had another battery which I don't remember what it was, but lasted up to 3 years and 6 months ago, ( was mowing the yard, and shut the tractor off to talk to somebody, and went to restart and had nothing) which at that time installed a Walmart battery, which has failed in the last week.

I have to say that you have the worst luck with batteries that I have ever heard of. I would be looking for something other than getting the occasional bad battery in your case. Perhaps you have excessive vibration and some high density foam rubber under the battery may help you