Taylodp
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I have a 1976 Ford 2600 38hp diesel tractor and am trying to find out what type (regular or deep cycle) and size (cold cranking amps) battery I need. Any suggestions?
What Size Battery--Ford 2600
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We always put 4DLT's in ours.
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Exactly. Deep cycle batteries are not appropriate as starting batteries.
tcreeley
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Try NH parts- they list cca and battery types for some of their tractors.
Measure your battery dimensions, where the +, - posts are, look and see if your current battery has the info you want on it. Then it is a matter of looking around. Interstate carries batteries for tractors. Call a dealership and ask if they have a battery in stock for your tractor, get him to tell you the group number and cca. With that info (if you can't find in onlline)- you can go anywhere to buy a battery.
Good luck.
Official New Holland Online Parts Store and Online Parts Catalog for New Holland and Ford Tractors.
Measure your battery dimensions, where the +, - posts are, look and see if your current battery has the info you want on it. Then it is a matter of looking around. Interstate carries batteries for tractors. Call a dealership and ask if they have a battery in stock for your tractor, get him to tell you the group number and cca. With that info (if you can't find in onlline)- you can go anywhere to buy a battery.
Good luck.
Official New Holland Online Parts Store and Online Parts Catalog for New Holland and Ford Tractors.
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4DLT is the correct BCI group number for a 2600 diesel battery. CCA ratings will vary between 800 and 1000. 800 is plenty to crank a 2600.
Edit: I'm the parts manager at a New Holland dealership.
trmechapt
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Yes the 4DLT is the right battery. If you go with a different battery, remember some batteries are too tall and the posts will short out on the hood. A-1 Battery in Gulfport has them in stock.
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For future reference:
http://www.batteryplex.com/sheets/BCI_21170_Combined_with_Cover.pdf
http://www.batteryplex.com/sheets/BCI_21170_Combined_with_Cover.pdf
buickanddeere
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The highest amp hour and highest CCA battery that will squeeze into the battery box. If you run a new 2/00 "ground" cable direct from the battery to a starter mounting bolt. The engine will crank much faster due to less voltage drop.