Nathan W 5 #1 Posted September 20, 2023 What cranking Amp battery is everyone using on an auto 16/ c 160. Also what brand. 190 doesn't seem to turn it very well. Saw a 320 cranking Amp. Just curious. The 341k is on a gt1142 so battery is where gas tank is on the auto 16. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,568 #2 Posted September 20, 2023 I have this battery in most of my tractors. https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-Lawn-and-Garden-Lead-Acid-Battery-Group-Size-U1P-7-12-Volt-275-CCA/16782695?athbdg=L1103&from=/search 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,154 #3 Posted September 20, 2023 9 hours ago, Achto said: I have this battery in most of my tractors X2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,415 #4 Posted September 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: X2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #5 Posted September 20, 2023 I've been using Duracell from Batteries Plus or Sam's. 230 or 300 CCA. $50-$60 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,197 #6 Posted September 20, 2023 11 hours ago, Nathan W said: 190 doesn't seem to turn it very well. Inspect, clean and tighten ALL battery cable connections including grounds. If you have poor connections the CCA of a battery won't make a difference. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #7 Posted September 20, 2023 I use these with no issues & get about 4-5 years out of one. https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/road-runner-lawn-garden-battery-grp-12-12-mo-230-cca/0000000218452 They also offer them in 300 & 350 CCA size. I used to run the 350 in snow machines as they need to start in cold temps. Now just keep trickle chargers on them. I have seen group 12 ones in over 400 CCA. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,617 #8 Posted September 20, 2023 @Nathan W https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/battery-charger/p/battery-tender-12-volt-battery-charger-022- have this on on my 3 horses , ty wrap plug in to choke cable , very easy plug in , shop around for pricing , you live in Illinois , gets cold . what you want is CCA , cold cranking amps , personally like Walmart , their 320 battery , is in the 50/ 52 $ range , good price / battery , in cold weather , just plug in in , monitors itself . would also enhance / verify ,your rectifier / charge rate . so that it is charging your set up . use the repetition of a problem , to make it go away , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,740 #9 Posted September 20, 2023 It might also be time to give your starter some maintenance. The Kohler manual has a good section on this. You can get a brush and bushing rebuild kit from DB electric. These starters are really not hard to disassemble, clean and lube bushings. The starter on my sons 312-8 seemed to be dragging or turning over slower. Pulled the starter and the brushes were worn down to almost nothing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathan W 5 #10 Posted September 20, 2023 This is great info. I have a k321. The starter is a 237510 part # if I'm taking the one off the k341. I Need to look up if it interchangeable. I got it on a b100 it's a 75 so short frame 1in axles not keeping it only the k321 on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,740 #11 Posted September 20, 2023 @Nathan W There is a “ High Mount” and Low Mount” starter on the Kohler K engines, easy to see the difference. Also count/compare the number of teeth on the starter gear to be sure they are the same. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #12 Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) The tractor battery they sell at Costco is an Interstate, and I get about 3 years out of it. Has 300 CCA's. Bot one in March '23 for $33. Works good. Edited September 20, 2023 by hotajax 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #13 Posted October 14, 2023 On 9/20/2023 at 9:24 AM, peter lena said: @Nathan W https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/battery-charger/p/battery-tender-12-volt-battery-charger-022- have this on on my 3 horses , ty wrap plug in to choke cable , very easy plug in , shop around for pricing , you live in Illinois , gets cold . what you want is CCA , cold cranking amps , personally like Walmart , their 320 battery , is in the 50/ 52 $ range , good price / battery , in cold weather , just plug in in , monitors itself . would also enhance / verify ,your rectifier / charge rate . so that it is charging your set up . use the repetition of a problem , to make it go away , pete These are the greatest devices since the invention of toilet plungers with the corrugations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,617 #14 Posted October 14, 2023 @hotajax , have my plug in cable attached to my CHOKE CABLE , HIDING IN PLANE SIGHT , always connected , simple easy plug in , have that on my 3 horses , have a regular winter , quick start set up , makes things very easy . Pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,617 #15 Posted October 14, 2023 @hotajax 5 th photo down , battery tender on choke cable , also note additional battery ground cable going to engine , frame corner , enhances charging rectifier , makes it work . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
