Knew it was coming

burzynsr · Jun 27, 2016

Well after 6 years and almost 2 months the old 4025 original battery finally died. I hate to admit it but I do not even know the brand because it has never been out (tucked in there tight and nothing on top but the warnings) . Unless something is really cheaper I am going with the exact same battery. It never failed till the end and practically zero corrosion on the battery + terminal. I'll let y"all the brand as soon as it is out. Probably next weekend.

Snowback · Jun 27, 2016

That is impressive. With all the heat down here in the summer, I can hardly get my car and truck batteries to last three years! We do need to figure out which brand Mahindra is using...

dickfoster · Jun 27, 2016

burzynsr said:
Well after 6 years and almost 2 months the old 4025 original battery finally died. I hate to admit it but I do not even know the brand because it has never been out (tucked in there tight and nothing on top but the warnings) . Unless something is really cheaper I am going with the exact same battery. It never failed till the end and practically zero corrosion on the battery + terminal. I'll let y"all the brand as soon as it is out. Probably next weekend.

That's about right for a wet cell. Five or six years is about all they'll go sometimes more sometimes less but that's a normal life span for one.

burzynsr · Jun 28, 2016

I must agree with Snowback, that was a long time for a battery exposed to the Texas heat.

davesl708 · Jun 28, 2016

That is good for today's batteries. My old 78 Chevy PU Delco battery lasted eight years. Other Delco's lasted similar time back then.
The best warranty I have found is Walmart's batteries. Getting 4-5 years is good now days.

fidowanttobe · Jun 28, 2016

davesl708 said:
That is good for today's batteries. My old 78 Chevy PU Delco battery lasted eight years. Other Delco's lasted similar time back then.
The best warranty I have found is Walmart's batteries. Getting 4-5 years is good now days.

WOW! Seriously? I had horrible luck with Walmart. Pretty much guaranteed 1-3 years tops and trouble. Pawned them off on my flips. Now, nothing but Interstate. Piece of mind is worth the extra few bucks.

davesl708 · Jun 28, 2016

fidowanttobe said:
WOW! Seriously? I had horrible luck with Walmart. Pretty much guaranteed 1-3 years tops and trouble. Pawned them off on my flips. Now, nothing but Interstate. Piece of mind is worth the extra few bucks.

Walmart was giving three years full replacement. I got five out of my boat batteries. For the price compared to name brand it was worth it.
Diehard top of the line lasted two years before it died. I have not used Interstate for over twenty years.

dickfoster · Jun 28, 2016

I went to Odyssey AGMs several years ago and have never replaced one yet. The original I had was before Odyssey bought the Hawker line and it failed only because the welder/regulator crapped out, overvolted and put something like 18 or 20 volts on it so it was no fault of the battery. That thing sure swelled up like a toad.

farm boy00 · Jun 28, 2016

Mighty impressive. Up north the cold winters really cut back the battery life to 3-4.

How good have those Walmart batteries been in the cold you guys??

burzynsr · Jun 29, 2016

I have always looked at battery purchases as more of rental than purchase. Most all batteries will have 100% replacement in the first 2 or 3 years and then it becomes pro-rated. I have purchased Wal-Mart batteries with no more problems than any other brand. You do have the option to spend more on a battery if you like but the most important thing is to get the right (enough) amount of cold cranking amps. 12 volts is 12 volts no matter who makes it. Since I am pretty sure there are only 4 or 5 actual battery manufacturers out there and dozens of brands, you are really only paying for a name brand. That is why I said "unless something is really cheaper I would buy the same brand". My guess is, I will be able to find something cheaper and have no problem putting a Wal-Mart battery in the old 4025.

GIJOE · Jun 29, 2016

After 10 years, I just changed out the Atlas BX110BR battery that was in my 3510 last weekend. I have never had any battery last as long as that one has. Excelent run for a Korean made product.

burzynsr · Jul 1, 2016

OK, it was an Exide battery. Dealer wanted $130+ Tractor Supply had the exact same battery for $104.99. Walmart did not carry that group size. So I went to Tractor Supply and I will install the new battery this evening. I hope this one lasts another 6 years.

ozley · Jul 1, 2016

Just a question. I always thought that the batteries in imports where bought in US and they where shipped without from their build site. Yes No?

dickfoster · Jul 1, 2016

ozley said:
Just a question. I always thought that the batteries in imports where bought in US and they where shipped without from their build site. Yes No?

Don't know for sure but I'd guess that is the case. Shipping costs are a big deal and they do everything they can to minimize shipping size and weight. They do a lot of final assembly at the distributors on this side of the pond in order to get more stuff crammed into those shipping containers.

burzynsr · Jul 5, 2016

I don't think any of them ship with a battery. My 4025 came with an Exide, must have been installed here in the states.

SPYDERLK · Jul 6, 2016

My 7520 has an Exide. ... 10 yrs so far.

SteveM70 · Jul 6, 2016

I knew a guy who worked in a factory that made oil filters. He said although they made almost every major brand there, they were made to meet brand specifications. I don't know how it works with batteries but just because they are put together at the same factory doesn't necessarily mean they are all the same.

BTW, he recommended Wix or Napa Gold but that was several years ago.

Ford850 · Jul 6, 2016

I like the Exide batteries too. They seem to give a lot of bang for the buck, and they have the better batteries made for rough use in tractors and other equipment or trucks. Good prices at either Rural King or TSC.