1882 battery suggestions?
 

Hey guys,

First time poster here with a battery question. I recently purchased an 1882 and I'm having battery issues (i think). The tractor seems to be in great condition but previous owner had it storage for past few years.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/p...pictureid=4374

It started fine the first few times I used it. Now when starting, it cranks the first time but doesn't fire up. Next attempt it doesn't crank but I think I hear the starter. I removed battery (dated 07/08) and put it on charger for a few hours, put it back in and it started right up. I thought, fine.. battery is 5 years old and I probably need a new one.

Today (2 weeks later), I go to start it and it does the same thing (cranks/no start). Instead of removing the battery again to charge, I tried to jump start it with my vehicle. It didn't seem to help at all, it still won't start.

I think I should just put in a brand new battery but I want to make sure to get the correct one. The manufacturer calls for 925-3174 & costs around $150. the current 5 year old battery is an autocraft 51R-2 (500 cca). These sell for $120 at advance auto, however wal-mart sells that group size battery for $85.

Which battery do you think I should buy? Also, how does the 51R-2 compare to the 925-3174? I'd like to use the correct battery but cost is an issue and I don't want to spend the extra $$ if I don't have to.

Thank you for reading my 1st long-winded post!

See this thread...... Battery

That sure is a good looking tractor. It looks brand new.

I sold my neighbor an old Cub Cadet. The battery was dead.

I charged it until the charger said it was 95% (I think the charger checks voltage) and it would not crank the tractor.

I jumped it and delivered it, with him understanding he had to get a new battery.

Well, he decided to try to charge it one more time. He used an analog charger (no computer!! :bigthink:) and forgot it for two days.

The battery is now perfect. Computers are not perfect for everything, I guess not battery chargers!! :bigeyes:

:biggrin2:

This is what I will be putting in my tractors. I had one in my race car, it doesn't leak acid all over the place and it will crank a 383 Chevy race engine with no problem. http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm#g16ep

Nice looking 1882 and Welcome to OCC!

Welcome to OCC, and congrats on your nice 1882!