Needing some big batteries

NEKS · Jul 6, 2020

Have a International semi tractor and the batteries are finally crapping out on me. It has a M11 Cummings engine in it. Is some batteries better then others? Has NAPA with 1140 cranking amps now.

SkipperII · Jul 6, 2020

Both fleets that I have worked with have used Interstate batteries, with good results.

Texasmark1 · Jul 6, 2020

Go to your friendly Navistar dealer and get some of his size 31 batteries,,,,basically a size 27 usually sealed, and ⅜" stud posts. He buys them by the pallet, made for the application and the cheapest price around. While you are there he can make up new battery cables for you also.

I used them in my 800 cu in Big Cam Cummins 400 hp OTR rock bucket and in my tractors. Best deal in town.

moresmoke · Jul 6, 2020

Any of the big truck dealers can have good prices on batteries. It pays to call around at times, see who has a special this week.

4520BW · Jul 6, 2020

I buy mine at rural king. I even made new cable to put the semi batteries in my tractors.

Bob Bancroft · Jul 6, 2020

Yes. I put 31S batteries in everything I can. One starts my CaseIH 5230 tractor w/5.9 Cummins. Two each with my 8.3 and L10 engines.

4520BW · Jul 6, 2020

3 of the best engines made! I worked on the 5.9 and 8.3 ( B and C series) 24 valve development building test engines.

Olliejunkie · Jul 6, 2020

Guy I know that has an auto electric shop likes Deka batteries.
I bought one and think i will buy another or two. I don't really know if they're worth the extra money.

Little Ed · Jul 6, 2020

+1 on the Deka. The local starter rebuilder sells them at a price comparable to anyone, the quality is excellent, and I help a local family stay employed. The last four batteries I have bought have been Deka.

INCase · Jul 8, 2020

I've had good luck with Napa's LARGE HD truck/tractor batteries. i'm talking about the large ones with the picture of a truck/tractor/loader on the side.

I've also had good luck with Deka batteries as others have said. Shop around. You should be able to get them for the same prices as other lesser quality batteries.

I've been using Deka's in my lawn tractor. the cheap batteries last maybe maybe 1 to 2 mowing seasons. I generally get 4-5 from the Deka's.

Brown Dirt Cowboy · Jul 8, 2020

yes for a diesel you want the Group 31 batteries. the napa batteries are made by deka and are a good battery.

Needing some big batteries

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