Only Cub Cadets

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS!

CC Speciaalties R. F. Houtz and Sons

Patton Acres IH Cub Cadet Parts

Cub Cadet Parts & Service


If you would like to help maintain this site & enhance it, feel free to donate whatever amount you would like to!




Attention Folks we have a new owner!
Greg Rozar AKA- CubDieselFan


Go Back   Only Cub Cadets > Off Topic > General Talk

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11  
Old 01-07-2018, 08:10 AM
twoton twoton is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: MA
Posts: 2,532
Default

As far as bringing back a battery is concerned, it has always been my understanding that a looong charge time with low amperage is the way to go, followed by cycling the battery, (repeated charging and discharging).

This guy seems to agree (be careful, his manner is a bit over the top but I think he gets the message across);

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x-J...ndex=23&t=523s
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 01-07-2018, 08:41 AM
drcjv's Avatar
drcjv drcjv is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 610
Default

Between Cubs, cars, four wheelers , motor home and other equip I must have about 15 batteries that I put on maintainers for the winter. I have been doing it for years and never had a problem I charge them first then put the maintainer on. Come spring they are all ready to go.
__________________
Charles________________________
1572 3pnt, rear PTO, 50" deck
1772 3pnt 50" deck, Brinly Plow, 54" Power angle plow
1872 3pnt, 44" deck, Brinly Plow, 54" Power Angle Plow
2072 3pnt 50" deck, Brinly Plow
2072 50" deck
Cub Cadet Tank 50 Zero Turn
Cub Cadet 33" Commercial Walk Behind
1953 Ih Cub with just about every implement
New Holland TC33D with Loader and Backhoe
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 01-07-2018, 09:45 AM
ol'George's Avatar
ol'George ol'George is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MI
Posts: 6,610
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by twoton View Post
As far as bringing back a battery is concerned, it has always been my understanding that a looong charge time with low amperage is the way to go, followed by cycling the battery, (repeated charging and discharging).

This guy seems to agree (be careful, his manner is a bit over the top but I think he gets the message across);

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x-J...ndex=23&t=523s
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 01-07-2018, 09:56 AM
drcjv's Avatar
drcjv drcjv is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 610
Default

Any one know what year CCC ended and MTD totally took over?
__________________
Charles________________________
1572 3pnt, rear PTO, 50" deck
1772 3pnt 50" deck, Brinly Plow, 54" Power angle plow
1872 3pnt, 44" deck, Brinly Plow, 54" Power Angle Plow
2072 3pnt 50" deck, Brinly Plow
2072 50" deck
Cub Cadet Tank 50 Zero Turn
Cub Cadet 33" Commercial Walk Behind
1953 Ih Cub with just about every implement
New Holland TC33D with Loader and Backhoe
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 01-07-2018, 10:44 AM
jimbob200521's Avatar
jimbob200521 jimbob200521 is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Sterling, IL
Posts: 3,626
Default

I use a maintainer (different than a trickly charger) on my snow pusher, but none of my equipment ever has any kind of charger on it constantly. If I know snow's coming, I go plug it in the day/night before just so I know when I go to start it, a dead battery is one less thing I have to worry about.
__________________
-Ryan

Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 01-07-2018, 10:48 AM
twoton twoton is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: MA
Posts: 2,532
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by drcjv View Post
Any one know what year CCC ended and MTD totally took over?
Uhhh.....no I don't Charles, but you can save 15% if you switch to Geico.
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 01-07-2018, 11:03 AM
twoton twoton is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: MA
Posts: 2,532
Default

I’m thinkin’ that the surface charge that ol’George was referring may have to do with sulfation of the battery plates?? Which I think happens when a lead acid battery is consistently undercharged??? Maybe one of the downfalls of the new “smart” chargers…
Or vehicles that idle excessively… hence the recent interest in ‘de sulfating’…

BU-404: What is Equalizing Charge?
"Know how to apply an equalize charge and not damage the battery.

Stationary batteries are almost exclusively lead acid and some maintenance is required, one of which is equalizing charge. Applying a periodic equalizing charge brings all cells to similar levels by increasing the voltage to 2.50V/cell, or 10 percent higher than the recommended charge voltage.

An equalizing charge is nothing more than a deliberate overcharge to remove sulfate crystals that build up on the plates over time. Left unchecked, sulfation can reduce the overall capacity of the battery and render the battery unserviceable in extreme cases. An equalizing charge also reverses acid stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the battery than at the top.

Experts recommend equalizing services once a month to once or twice a year. A better method is to apply a fully saturated charge and then compare the specific gravity readings (SG) on the individual cells of a flooded lead acid battery with a hydrometer. Only apply equalization if the SG difference between the cells is 0.030.

During equalizing charge, check the changes in the SG reading every hour and disconnect the charge when the gravity no longer rises. This is the time when no further improvement is possible and a continued charge would have a negative effect on the battery.

The battery must be kept cool and under close observation for unusual heat rise and excessive venting. Some venting is normal and the hydrogen emitted is highly flammable. The battery room must have good ventilation as the hydrogen gas becomes explosive at a concentration of 4 percent."


http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/a...alizing_charge
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 01-07-2018, 11:06 AM
drcjv's Avatar
drcjv drcjv is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 610
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by twoton View Post
Uhhh.....no I don't Charles, but you can save 15% if you switch to Geico.
I had them quote me several years ago and I must be the only one they could not save 15%. But on another note I do stay in Holiday Inn Express.
__________________
Charles________________________
1572 3pnt, rear PTO, 50" deck
1772 3pnt 50" deck, Brinly Plow, 54" Power angle plow
1872 3pnt, 44" deck, Brinly Plow, 54" Power Angle Plow
2072 3pnt 50" deck, Brinly Plow
2072 50" deck
Cub Cadet Tank 50 Zero Turn
Cub Cadet 33" Commercial Walk Behind
1953 Ih Cub with just about every implement
New Holland TC33D with Loader and Backhoe
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 01-07-2018, 05:13 PM
OldSkull's Avatar
OldSkull OldSkull is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Quebec
Posts: 1,101
Default

I have a bunch of 3Amp "Battery tender", to date they overcharge 2 battery, I use a .8 amp smart trickle charger on all the motorcycle I own without a problem until he die lately after 16 years of service....RIP

Now I'm looking at Ctek 6 or 8 steps charger, they are expensive but apparently they are the best you can get. Since the weather is bloody cold in my neck of the wood I may end up buying two of their "Polar" model for my SGT snow team. Time will tell if I did a wise choice but if I was living in a "warmer" place I just grab their MUS 4.3 or 0.8 US model to save few buck. On all equipment stored for winter, I just remove the battery, store them in a warm place, check their voltage every month and charge them if need. Amen!

Update: It's done 2 CTEK MUS 4.3 Polar are on their way to ME!
__________________
Gilles.
1988 2072 401 54" hyd angled blade
1988 1872 364 snowblower/C50 deck
1976 1650/QA42A blower/44A deck/standby
1976 1450TS/Sleeve hitch/44A deck/in storage
1963 100 (red)/in storage
2010 Kubota 2380-2/42" infinity deck (engine swap)
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:43 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

Cub Cadet is a premium line of outdoor power equipment, established in 1961 as part of International Harvester. During the 1960s, IH initiated an entirely new line of lawn and garden equipment aimed at the owners rural homes with large yards and private gardens. There were a wide variety of Cub Cadet branded and after-market attachments available; including mowers, blades, snow blowers, front loaders, plows, carts, etc. Cub Cadet advertising at that time harped on their thorough testing by "boys - acknowledged by many as the world's worst destructive force!". Cub Cadets became known for their dependability and rugged construction.

MTD Products, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio purchased the Cub Cadet brand from International Harvester in 1981. Cub Cadet was held as a wholly owned subsidiary for many years following this acquisition, which allowed them to operate independently. Recently, MTD has taken a more aggressive role and integrated Cub Cadet into its other lines of power equipment.

This website and forum are not affiliated with or sponsored by MTD Products Inc, which owns the CUB CADET trademarks. It is not an official MTD Products Inc, website, and MTD Products Inc, is not responsible for any of its content. The official MTD Products Inc, website can be found at: http://www.mtdproducts.com. The information and opinions expressed on this website are the responsibility of the website's owner and/or it's members, and do not represent the opinions of MTD Products Inc. IH, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER are registered trademark of CNH America LLC

All material, images, and graphics from this site are the property of www.onlycubcadets.net. Any unauthorized use, reproductions, or duplications are prohibited unless solely expressed in writing.

Cub Cadet, Cub, Cadet, IH, MTD, Parts, Tractors, Tractor, International Harvester, Lawn, Garden, Lawn Mower, Kohler, garden tractor equipment, lawn garden tractors, antique garden tractors, garden tractor, PTO, parts, online, Original, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, SO76, 80, 81, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,109, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 182, 282, 382, 482, 580, 582, 582 Special, 680, 682, 782, 782D, 784, 800, 805, 882, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1015, 1100, 1105, 1110, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1512, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1615, 1620, 1650, 1710, 1711, 1712, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1912, 1914.