I went to start my tractor and the battery was a bit sluggish. It was only 32F (0c) outside, but still, sluggish.
I looked at my records, and I had installed a new Interstate 51R in 2009, replacing the OEM (Kubota) battery from 1999. While it still worked, I did not want to be caught mid-winter, so I replaced the Interstate with a NAPA 7551R.
I got to thinking. I wish batteries in my cars would last as long, but then again, I do not start my tractor as often either. Granted, it is a small tractor/engine, but the battery is small as well.
What are you thoughts? Are 10 & 13 years above average life spans for tractor batteries?
I looked at my records, and I had installed a new Interstate 51R in 2009, replacing the OEM (Kubota) battery from 1999. While it still worked, I did not want to be caught mid-winter, so I replaced the Interstate with a NAPA 7551R.
I got to thinking. I wish batteries in my cars would last as long, but then again, I do not start my tractor as often either. Granted, it is a small tractor/engine, but the battery is small as well.
What are you thoughts? Are 10 & 13 years above average life spans for tractor batteries?