Battery length - this year's cold temperatures

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

rmonio

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Location
New Market, MN
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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. :)
 

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