JCM 9,215 #1 Posted October 24 Does anyone have a battery brand they prefer to use on their Wheel Horse ? As far as I know these are made by East Penn for NAPA. I have been using their batteries for many years with great results. When I sold my C-165-8 earlier this month I had just installed a brand new NAPA battery in it. I decided to remove it and install that in one of my Kohler twins and swap it with this battery pictured to be able to do a no charge involved in the transaction to help out the buyer. I do not take care of my batteries as well as my tractors but don't abuse them either. Curious if any of you guy's have had your batteries last like this one has. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 506 #2 Posted October 24 @JCM No, not really I’m still running the batteries that were in my tractors when I got them. I charge them up every so often if they are down. I only have to shake the keys at either tractor and they start so no issues here. I have had 50/50 luck with AGM batteries though. The one I got from Autozone didn’t last like I expected. I’ve had a Honda four wheeler that’s been through 2 in the almost 3 years I owned it. I do have a winch on it though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 705 #3 Posted October 25 I used to get 5 -7 years from NAPA batteries now if I get 3 from any brand it is a very good one. Some just seem to last better than others. I started getting the higher CCA ones and they seem to be lasting longer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-85 688 #4 Posted October 25 Lots of brands of batteries, but very few manufactures, so it's hard to tell which is the best! I've put battery tenders on all my tractors and snowmobiles and I believe that has extended their life, but I still end up buying new batteries from time to time. My equipment sits a lot in between uses, so I do think the tenders have helped! C-85 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,215 #5 Posted October 25 1 hour ago, MainelyWheelhorse said: @JCM I have had 50/50 luck with AGM batteries though. The one I got from Autozone didn’t last like I expected. East Penn makes the AGM . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 506 #6 Posted October 25 (edited) 1 hour ago, JCM said: East Penn makes the AGM . @JCM All AGM or just the ones through Autozone etc.., Edited October 25 by MainelyWheelhorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,215 #7 Posted October 25 7 hours ago, MainelyWheelhorse said: @JCM All AGM or just the ones through Autozone etc.., Can't answer that one my friend. Do not buy batteries for tractors through anyplace but NAPA. Have great luck with them so far. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,653 #8 Posted October 25 @JCM like Walmart batteries , 300 cca , 34$ , get long service out of them , all my stuff has a plug in battery tender point , makes a regular battery last . think that tender is the key , for battery stability , pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,171 #9 Posted October 25 Batteries are like slot machines. Put $100 in and get $0 back and next week put $20 in and get $500. 3 years out of any L & G battery is considered "break even" Some come thru and last 10 years and others last just past the warranty. doesn't matter which brand. I can buy a Walmart battery for $20 less than a NAPA battery of the same cranking power. so that's what go with. I have tenders on all of them and usually cycle them out after 3 years. I save a couple for any tractors I service or sell and trade the worst ones in for cores after testing them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,321 #10 Posted October 25 East Penn makes a number of brands, some of NAPA batteries are made there. Find any brand made by East Penn and buy according to price. I use 340 CCA or higher, lower ratings are simply less battery. ALWAYS fully charge a battery before putting it in service and keep it fully charged. I bought Duracell batteries for my truck because they were made by East Penn, then made the mistake and bought a Duracell for a Wheel Horse that failed sooner than any I ever used, turns out it was made in USA from imported parts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,103 #11 Posted October 25 My favorite tractor batteries are the Econo-power ones I buy from the local Interstate dealer. Some last 6 months, some last 3 or 4 years, but they only cost me $20. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 834 #12 Posted yesterday at 04:24 PM I only buy Interstate and have had amazing service life out of them. Plugged in until fully charged then unplugged. Of course everything I own with a battery is kept in climate control when not in use. 65 degrees year round. Makes a huge difference. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #13 Posted yesterday at 08:04 PM (edited) I check the acid level from time to time. Not as easy with the newer sealed batteries. My full size tractor has a 10 year old battery and still starts the diesel engine even when freezing. My Wheelhorses all got new batteries 2 years ago. When not in use the have to be disconnected (insurance reasons) Old but good video on reconditioning batteries ( apart from the cham ad) Edited yesterday at 08:57 PM by Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
