New Battery

[micman32]

Well after 6 seasons and 450 hours I gotta get a new battery.


Michael

 

[diesel_nut]

Does your tractor live inside or outside? Just wondering about the effects of temp change on battery life.

 

[micman32]

I keep it in a 8x12 storage barn. During the winter months I start it up and let it run for 15 - 20 minutes. It usually starts fairly easy after sitting for weeks.
I am sure it's recommended to disconnect the battery if the tractor isn't being used during the winter months. I just never did.
I would think temp changes would have some effect like being really cold.

I am actually impressed it lasted so long. I gotta bite the bullet and get a new one!

Michael

 

[CCinCT]

6 years for a battery is not bad at all, especially considering you don't run it every week.

 

[diesel_nut]

I was thinking 6 years was phenominal.

 

[cubmaster]

I am running up to my sixth season as well, I start mine in the winter months about once a month and let run for about 10 -15 mins or so. I also thought this was awesome for a factory battery Btw mine is a gt 2523-54 (2554)

 

[diesel_nut]

Who makes OEM batteries?

Will replace with it when mine goes.

 

[CCinCT]

Who makes OEM batteries?

Will replace with it when mine goes.

OEM, Inc. Apparently they make a ton of stuff out there

 

[micman32]

OEM, Inc. Apparently they make a ton of stuff out there

Yeah, they make tons of stuff! LOL

 

[diesel_nut]

OEM, Inc. Apparently they make a ton of stuff out there

Smart ***

 

[OhioGuy]

I'm going to try a couple of the Harbor Freight float chargers, I've heard good things about them. They just deliver a minimal current, maybe 100mA. They are often on sale for 5 bucks.

Curt

 

[Frosty2]

My old 1440 has a car battery in it that was changed out before I bought it. Looks to be a Wally World battery. 600 CCA. Sure starts up nice, and even after a month of sitting, no problems. might be a good option.