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03-06-2016, 09:42 PM
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Like Alvy said... any battery made by Johnson Controls... they make a lot of different brands including Interstate...
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03-06-2016, 10:36 PM
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OK, looks like I'll probably be trying Napa's top of the line. Convenience and recommendation is why. No Rural King's here, never heard of Dekka. I looked at Costco while getting the usual grocery items today. They carry Interstate at some very reasonable prices, just no lawn and garden batteries. I'm a little surprised no one mentioned a battery from one of the chain discount auto stores----a lack of recommendation probably speaks to the lack of quality? Thanks for the input guys!
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03-06-2016, 11:47 PM
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John,
Deka batteries are made by East Penn Battery out of PA. They also make batteries for O'reilly auto parts under the Super Start name.. I have had really good luck with them.. even better than Interstate.. don't know why I didn't think of that earlier.
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03-07-2016, 12:27 AM
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I use John Deere batteries but that is just because I get a discount. its about $37 for a new battery and I believe they are made by Exide.
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03-07-2016, 08:31 AM
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Just pulled a Deka out of my greene mower, wouldnt last any longer than 6 yrs. Had to charge it last spring so I guess I expected that it would go this spring.
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03-07-2016, 08:57 AM
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The lower priced, lower CCA amp batteries never lasted as long. I've bought tractors with other brand names, some cost a lot more. They don't seem to last as long or any longer than the WM batteries according to the date on them. Battery life is dependent not only on the original manufacture process, it's also dependent on the condition of the electrical system of the vehicle it's installed in.
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03-07-2016, 09:34 AM
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I've always believed the opposite what is stated above, that the higher the CCA of a battery, the better it is and will last longer. It is a misleading statement when all things are considered. In terms of robustness, a lower CCA battery will be more robust than a high CCA battery given same case size.
First, the higher the CCA of a battery (and let's assume the plastic-cases are all the same dimensional size for comparison), a 400CCA battery as compared to a 250CCA battery will have to have more lead plate surface area, thus thinner lead plate thickness to fit into the same case in order to achieve the extra CCA capacity. Thus, a 250CCA battery will have thicker plates in the same sized case as a 400CCA battery. The 400CCA battery will give more CCA, but at a cost of thinner plates and less space between plates for electrolyte. What does this mean? Thicker plates are better for high vibration situations. Thicker plates with more space between plates will result in less sulfation crystals forming and touching adjacent plates shorting out individual cells. A well constructed 250CCA battery will actually be a better constructed battery as compared to a 400CCA in the same sized case. So, my recommendation (not that it was asked) is to use the CCA battery rated for your purpose, and buy the best quality battery at that rating. If your tractor calls for a 250CCA battery and you put in a 500CCA battery that has the same dimensions, you will be getting a much less robust battery in the 500. Yes it will give more power, but robustness is compromised. Like many things, the Devil is in the details.
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03-07-2016, 12:31 PM
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I've been using Advance Auto lawn and garden batteries for years, and have great luck with them.
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03-07-2016, 08:18 PM
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I run NAPA Legend (Exide) and get 6-7 years out a battery (L&G and car). Reasons:
-Fresh (which is critical, check the round color-coded date sticker i.e. C-6 = March 2016) -They test batteries for free and show you the results -AAA members receive 10% off
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