Battery Recs
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If I had to replace every battery simultaneously here on the farm, it would cost me over $6,000. So battery price and longevity are important to me.
For years my preferred battery was the Duralast Gold from Autozone. I routinely get 7-9 years from them. I chose them after doing a lot of national research amongst sawmill operators, truckers, farmers and heavy equipment operators as to which batteries gave the best service. Hands down the winner was Duralast Gold.
When Autozone reduced the lead in them (and their warranty) a few years back, I switched to the premium Duracell ones from Batteries Plus.
I’ve used Optima in the past, but found that after a few years (and warranty mainly expired) if you allowed them to go fully dead they would not come back.
So my advice is either Panasonic or Duralast Gold.
For years my preferred battery was the Duralast Gold from Autozone. I routinely get 7-9 years from them. I chose them after doing a lot of national research amongst sawmill operators, truckers, farmers and heavy equipment operators as to which batteries gave the best service. Hands down the winner was Duralast Gold.
When Autozone reduced the lead in them (and their warranty) a few years back, I switched to the premium Duracell ones from Batteries Plus.
I’ve used Optima in the past, but found that after a few years (and warranty mainly expired) if you allowed them to go fully dead they would not come back.
So my advice is either Panasonic or Duralast Gold.
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If happen to be in Asheville, go to the interstate store on Smokey park and ask for a blemished battery. They’re $60. I’ve been running them in everything I own for years and they’ve lasted as long as any other battery out there.
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My priorities are 100% in the column for “I don’t want to think about this again for a maximum number of years”
I currently have Odyssey batteries in our cars, which have big electric drains (minivan with electric side doors, electric liftgates, etc.).
One thing to keep in mind if you do go AGM, is they require slightly higher charging voltage. I know this is a problem for Toyota vehicles and requires a simple mod to get the extra voltage, otherwise the battery will die early from a lack of ever fully recharging.
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I guess the next thread will be “How reset battery warning F150”.
I'll second this as I have AGM G31s on the skiff for the trolling motor and they need the higher charging rates vs standard flooded lead cells or it will shorten their life.
Tim I have a 2013 F150 Ecoboost and I'm on my 2nd battery which is a Duracell 750CCA from Batteries plus. Its getting down in age now but I've had no hesitation on starting this winter thus far. I'd love to install a 2nd battery as these trucks seem to be lacking capacity.
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I pay $25 for them here at an Interstate. They're all used/returns (from dealerships I believe). Maybe that’s different than a normal?
But they’re not the choice for “don’t want to think about it for a max number of years” IMHO. But I think I’m way ahead in the long run of buying then at that price compared to replacement intervals.
I know that store but never been in there. Gonna have to stop by.
Interstate has been a good battery for my Goldwing. Motorcycles kill battery's and Goldwings eat them just sitting still.
They are new batteries, the case generally has a scratch on them or something cosmetic that won’t pass muster. I’ve only seen typical lead acid batteries. Never AGM’s
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Is this the Batteries Plus you're talking about ?:
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I'm not seeing Panasonic Auto/Truck batteries.
I'm also on a farm and have a bunch of batteries in stuff that does not get used every day. I also was a big fan in the old/heavier Duralast Gold batteries from Autozone. I haven't tried any of the newer ones. (I have a 10 year old [heavy] Duralast Gold in a Silage truck that sits for a couple months sometimes and that battery never dies. I've been using Napa Legend in tractors but find them no where near as long-lasting as the Napa Gold batteries from years past.
My wife’s 2016 F150 5.0 requires an AGM battery. Don’t get too wrapped up in all the “reset” stuff. I put the new battery in it and everything was fine. Got one at Auto Zone, I think. Only place that had one in stock that day.
I typed Panasonic but meant Duracell. Damn this getting old business!Is this the Batteries Plus you're talking about ?:
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Get your vehicle running with durable Car and Truck Battery auto batteries from Batteries Plus. Buy car and truck batteries and get free installation at participating locations.
I'm not seeing Panasonic Auto/Truck batteries.
I'm also on a farm and have a bunch of batteries in stuff that does not get used every day. I also was a big fan in the old/heavier Duralast Gold batteries from Autozone. I haven't tried any of the newer ones. (I have a 10 year old [heavy] Duralast Gold in a Silage truck that sits for a couple months sometimes and that battery never dies. I've been using Napa Legend in tractors but find them no where near as long-lasting as the Napa Gold batteries from years past.
You intend to get in more walking....right?
Buy a cheap battery, you'll walk more.
Buy a cheap battery, you'll walk more.