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  • Richard5
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2014
    • 469

    #11
    I would agree with Costco for batteries if they will fit the requirement.

    For those complaining about batteries and failure, are you sure there isn't a slow current drain coming from something?

    I think the best thing for seasonal equipment is the master switch cutting the power at the battery

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    • AlbertaFarmer5
      Senior Member
      • Oct 2010
      • 12483

      #12
      Originally posted by Richard5 View Post
      I would agree with Costco for batteries if they will fit the requirement.

      For those complaining about batteries and failure, are you sure there isn't a slow current drain coming from something?

      I think the best thing for seasonal equipment is the master switch cutting the power at the battery
      Very good advice, modern equipment has so many parasitic draws, it is a must to disconnect batteries, or maintain them during the off season.
      I have a quad battery which must be close to 20 years old and still going strong, charge it occasionally during the winter, use it every day all summer, most ATV batteries barely last more than a season due to going dead all winter.

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      • Jagfarms
        Senior Member
        • Sep 2003
        • 871

        #13
        Costco batteries have been good for pickup trucks
        Deer batteries ok lots of trouble with interstate batteries and won’t buy them anymore

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        • vvalk
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2007
          • 942

          #14
          Originally posted by rumrocks View Post
          What brand of automotive or agriculture batteries have you had the best luck with, back in the 70's and 80's deere batteries would last 8 to 10 years, since most manufacturing went overseas, kitchen appliances and battery life is about half. Sad.
          AGMs. Pay the extra. Worth every penny.

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