I have a 2014 kubota L3200DT new with a smf 75D23R battery in it. I need a new battery, what is best replacement battery for my tractor?
I have been buying Deka batteries for the past several years with good results.I have a 2014 kubota L3200DT new with a smf 75D23R battery in it. I need a new battery, what is best replacement battery for my tractor?
The statement categorically, that “Wally world” batteries are not appropriate is not only wrong, it’s unhelpful. The point that some batteries are not as well-designed for shock/vibration is valid however.The critical thing here is vibration and shock to the battery plates. A Kubota battery or a Deere TY21764A will be built with that in mind. The Wally world will not and the price will be lower. So it does depend on how you use the machine.
I have had no problems with a Autozone battery that is listed for a Honda Civic (but sized identical to my OEM tractor battery). My tractor uses for several years has most definitely subjected the battery to vibration and shock.The critical thing here is vibration and shock to the battery plates. A Kubota battery or a Deere TY21764A will be built with that in mind. The (brand deleted: I ain't married to none of 'em) ... So it does depend on how you use the machine.
"K" batteries ???I've had good luck with K batteries lasting longer than expected and found them cheaper than aftermarket products.
How would you know that the internals are identical? If you ever talked to anyone that tried to supply product to Walmart, then you would know that the buyers will try to beat every nickle out of the price. It is possible that batteries are a product that is of reduced quality.WalMart batteries are primarily mfr’d by Johnson Controls, a well-respected battery mfr’r who makes many “branded label” batteries on retailer-order which are identical regardless of “brand name”.
What part of “Disclosure statement: I derive no benefit from it but My nephew works for Johnson Controls.” did you not understand?How would you know that the internals are identical? If you ever talked to anyone that tried to supply product to Walmart,…….
What part of “Disclosure statement: I derive no benefit from it but My nephew works for Johnson Controls.” did you not understand?
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I have had the exact opposite of your experience...... with more than several Walmart batteries.How would you know that the internals are identical? If you ever talked to anyone that tried to supply product to Walmart, then you would know that the buyers will try to beat every nickle out of the price. It is possible that batteries are a product that is of reduced quality.
I had two different vehicles with Walmart batteries and they were a disaster. Sure, they stood behind the warranty but after a number of damaging leaks I had to give up. Never again!
If you can compare batteries, the heavier battery will always be the best value.
Wow, I've never heard of this. Thanks for the tipI go to the local Interstate battery distributor and buy the batteries that have been returned, but there is nothing wrong with them. Interstate dealers are told to replace a battery once if the customer complains that the battery is defective. These batteries go back to the warehouse and are checked to make sure that they are good, and then a generic label is placed on the battery. These batteries are usually sold to used car dealers and new car dealers for their used cars. In this class of batteries are batteries that have been on the inventory shelves of Interstate dealers and hadn't sold in X number of months. They also go back to the warehouse where they are charged and checked for performance, and they also get the generic labels. I have been buying these batteries for years, and have had great luck with them lasting many years in service. The price is very reasonable and well worth looking into. Call first and ask if they have the size battery available, and if they do, bring your old battery with you to save the core deposit. The store that I use gives a 12-month warranty, but I don't know if all the stores in the chain do this.
Walmart sells their EverStart Maxx for a very fair price.Wow, I've never heard of this. Thanks for the tip
The actual origin of the manufacturing process for Interstate Batteries is vague. The automotive, truck, and marine batteries are made by Johnson Controls which makes 65% of the automotive, truck, and marine batteries sold in the USA. Johnson Controls also makes the batteries for Wal-Mart and AutoZone.
Interstate Battery System of America, Inc., a.k.a. Interstate Batteries, is a US privately owned battery marketing and distribution company. It markets automotive batteries manufactured by Brookfield Business Partners, Exide Technologies, and others through independent distributors.
The most impressive part about Interstate Batteries is the marketing hype!courtesy of the internet...........
Good for you, I went thru hell with them.Old post..... but my 1.5 cents.... I have used Walmart batteries and their Everstart batteries in my bass boat, Dodge Cummins (new in 1999), JD garden tractor, Mitsubishi Montero, Honda Accord, Nissan 350Z, Isuzu Rodeo and as gate openers and have never had an issue with them not holding up for the long term.