Dreamcatcher 102 #1 Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) Good Morning, My tractors are in need of fresh batteries. I've never seen these types of terminals on batteries before. Do/should I remove these terminals and install them on the new ones? Your help is much appreciated. Edited November 6, 2023 by Dreamcatcher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,634 #2 Posted November 6, 2023 That's the standard type of garden tractor battery that's been used since the mid-70s. What do you have on your tractors? Can you post more pics? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamcatcher 102 #3 Posted November 6, 2023 37 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That's the standard type of garden tractor battery that's been used since the mid-70s. What do you have on your tractors? Can you post more pics? Thanks Eric. After doing a search on Wally world I realized that my terminals were nothing special. Are all these batteries pretty much the same or is something from TSC better or worse than Wally's batteries. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,095 #4 Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) Make note of the +/- orientation. They come both ways. Edited November 6, 2023 by Racinbob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,634 #5 Posted November 6, 2023 23 minutes ago, Dreamcatcher said: Thanks Eric. After doing a search on Wally world I realized that my terminals were nothing special. Are all these batteries pretty much the same or is something from TSC better or worse than Wally's batteries. I rarely buy anything from TSC at all because around here they run a little more money than most places. Wally world batteries seem to treat people just fine. Biggest thing is to try to get one that has 300 CCA or more. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,600 #6 Posted November 6, 2023 24 minutes ago, Dreamcatcher said: Are all these batteries pretty much the same or is something from TSC better or worse than Wally's batteries. Pretty much the same... made by a few battery manufacturers and labeled all different brands... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,341 #7 Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Biggest thing is to try to get one that has 300 CCA or more. AND.... Check the sticker for date of manufacture. Not smart to buy a battery with a one year warranty that is already 6 months old from sitting on a shelf...... Got into a "tinkle-fest" at my local TSC over their "first in, first out" policy. I asked the clerk if she checked the dates on milk and other perishable items... She replied that she did. SAME THING with a battery...... She went, begrudgingly to the back and came out with a fresh one!!! Edited November 6, 2023 by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #8 Posted November 6, 2023 East Penn makes a lot of brands, try to find one from them. I always stay well above 300 CCA, typically 340 to 350. Look at the code date sticker and don't buy one that is more than a few months old, discharged batteries will have a shorter life. I always fully charge a new battery so that it isn't hit with a high charge rate when put in service. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,761 #9 Posted November 6, 2023 DEKA and MK are East Penn's line of batteries. They manufacture many other names as well. The DEKA brand is sold by Lowes around here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamcatcher 102 #10 Posted November 6, 2023 Thank you everyone! I'll shop around my area for a 300 amp or more battery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #11 Posted November 6, 2023 @Dreamcatcher have battery tenders on my 3 horses , same hook up , plugin point , so its always easy to plug in , combine that with an incandescent bulb , in a reflector under engine , giving a warm up directly under oil pan . makes for solid quick starts , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #12 Posted November 6, 2023 @Dreamcatcher Walmart has 300 cca batteries for 32$ , good time to enhance the electrical , rectifier grounding , from battery ground bolt point , insuring a battery charge while running , new battery / insured charging , eliminate the issue , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,634 #13 Posted November 6, 2023 2 hours ago, peter lena said: @Dreamcatcher Walmart has 300 cca batteries for 32$ , Just an FYI: Depends where you live Pete. Prices vary by region. Even online. I can't touch a 300+ CCA battery anywhere in Maine for less than 50 bucks after taxes. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #14 Posted November 6, 2023 @ebinmaine did not think about area , must have a short circuit , sorry about that , Pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,237 #15 Posted November 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, peter lena said: @ebinmaine did not think about area , must have a short circuit , sorry about that , Pete Maybe one rusty pivot somewhere that needs a dollop of red or green? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamcatcher 102 #16 Posted November 6, 2023 7 hours ago, peter lena said: @Dreamcatcher Walmart has 300 cca batteries for 32$ , good time to enhance the electrical , rectifier grounding , from battery ground bolt point , insuring a battery charge while running , new battery / insured charging , eliminate the issue , pete nothing available in Winchester, VA walmarts...only the sub 300 amp model 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,237 #17 Posted November 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Dreamcatcher said: nothing available in Winchester, VA walmarts...only the sub 300 amp model Yeah, area matters a lot. Batteries are so heavy that distribution gets expensive (and they don’t have the highest markup, either!) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
