6 volt battery recommendation

jmageras · Postby **jmageras** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:28 pm

I would appreciate any recommendations for a 6-volt replacement battery for my Farmall Cub. Is there much of a difference between the offerings? Thank you, Jim

beaconlight · Postby **beaconlight** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:32 pm

Jim the trick is to get the one that fits the battery box.
Bill

Matt Kirsch · Postby **Matt Kirsch** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:35 pm

My recommendation is for a battery that's 6 Volts, and fits in the box...

Seriously, there isn't much difference from brand to brand, and frankly, I almost suspect they're all made in the same factory on the same assembly line.

I believe the battery that fits is a "Group 1."

beaconlight · Postby **beaconlight** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:43 pm

Yeah on the group 1 I see I left that out.

Bill

Peter S · Postby **Peter S** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 2:21 pm

A group 1 battery.....hmmm. I thought I read somewhere that the size of the group 1 battery had changed a few years ago and that the currently made batteries are a little bit taller and do not allow the lid to fit properly. If this is the case, how does one get a battery to fit?

Postby **Lurker Carl** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 2:47 pm

I measured the inside of the battery box and then went from store to store to find a battery that fit. Just because it's a group 1 doesn't mean the dimensions are identical. TSC had the right size.

Ken (48 Cub) · Postby **Ken (48 Cub)** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:34 pm

I bought a group 1 at Auto Zone that fits. :lol:

Postby **John *.?-!.* cub owner** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:02 pm

I bought a group 1 aobut a year ago that fits my original box.

Postby **Rudi** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:29 pm

Most Group 1 6 volt batteries will fit the original box if and only if all the parts you have for the box are the originals. If there has been any substitution by a P.O. (which is rampant), then you may have a problem. That was my problem which is one of the reasons why I had my own Battery Boxes made.

Also, some of the reproduction boxes that are available on eBay may prove to be a bit troublesome in this regard.

However, should you have any arcing problems with the top being too close to the terminals - a good used mouse pad (no longer required for your computer) would go a long way to solving that little problem.

Before I bought a new battery though, take a few measurements - inside height, width and depth - with you. That way you WILL know for sure if it will fit :idea:

Postby **Arizona Mike** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:58 am

jmageras, your local NAPA store also has an excellent 6V commercial grade Gp 1 replacement battery for your Cub. I had a problem with one..wouldn't hold charge after two years... and NAPA exchanged it for very little difference and no hassles.

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