Battery length - this year's cold temperatures

   / Battery length - this year's cold temperatures #1  

rmonio

Platinum Member
Joined
Aug 4, 2002
Messages
719
Location
New Market, MN
Tractor
JD 4600, JD B
Hello -

Just curious if anyone has thoughts on how long batteries are lasting through this year's cold temperatures (upper midwest / MN, for example). I have block and hydraulic heaters that I plug in, but I've notice that the engine starting is harder this year than past. I thought it might be the battery. Thoughts?

Thanks!

-Bob
 
   / Battery length - this year's cold temperatures #2  
Are you using a battery tender? That will make them last a lot longer.
 
   / Battery length - this year's cold temperatures #3  
It could be the battery--How old is it? I have noticed the same thing, but my battery is 10 years old, so I sort of expected it. Still working, tho.
 
   / Battery length - this year's cold temperatures #4  
Are you using a battery tender? That will make them last a lot longer.
I have never been convinced that is true.
I generally get between 8 to 11 years from my car/truck/tractor batteries and have never used a battery tender
 
   / Battery length - this year's cold temperatures #5  
My barn stays a cozy 60 degrees, so I think they will last just as long this year as the others. :)
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2012 VOLVO EC300DL EXCAVATOR (A51406)
2012 VOLVO EC300DL...
2010 BIG TEX 18 TANDEM AXLE TRASH TRAILER (A53843)
2010 BIG TEX 18...
RIGID 141 PIPE THREADER (A53843)
RIGID 141 PIPE...
2019 Allmand Bros Maxi-Lite II Towable Light Tower (A52377)
2019 Allmand Bros...
2014 DIAMOND C TRAILER MFG. (A50322)
2014 DIAMOND C...
2010 Turfco Mete-R-Matic III Pull-Behind Top Dresser (A54811)
2010 Turfco...
 
Top