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Replacement Battery for Lawn Tractor?
Ok, I have a 14 HP Cub Cadet lawn tractor that is about 14 years old. The original battery in the thing finally gave up the ghost. I still have the original owner's manual and other materials. One fo the pamphlets indicates that the battery is 12 volts and has/had 275 amps of cold cranking power. I really don't want to spend the extra money on "genuine Cub Cadet" parts, as I know I will be paying extra for the name. I have located some replacement lawn tractor batteries at places like Lowes and Home Depot. Now my question is this. I found a battery with 275 amps of cold cranking power; they cost about $28. They ALSO have batteries that cost a bit more, but offer more in the way of cold cranking amps. Should I get the higher amp battery? Would it help or hurt the starting system of my Cub Cadet tractor? I just want the best in terms of amps, but don't want to do any damage. Let's talk amps!
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- Redneck TexanLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
A stronger battery will not harm your tractor, the main thing to look for when replacing batteries in lawn equipment is the size of the battery physically. If it will fit in the battery compartment then it will work. If you are going to be using your tractor in cold weather then it may help if you get the higher rated battery, but if you don't use it in cold weather then you are just throwing money away to get the higher rated battery. In addition to Lowe's and Home Depot, Wal-Mart also sells these batteries, I have been using them for years without any problems.
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Replacement Battery for Lawn Tractor?
Ok, I have a 14 HP Cub Cadet lawn tractor that is about 14 years old. The original battery in the thing finally gave up the ghost. I still have the original owner's manual and other materials. One fo the pamphlets indicates that the battery is 12 volts and has/had 275 amps of cold cranking...
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- 1 decade ago
If you only use this tractor in temps above 40 -50 F, go for the cheap auto store battery. They usually only last a couple of years anyway. If the tractor is used for snow removal or in the winter, buy the stronger battery. Also, the extra warranty that often comes with the stronger battery doesn't usually justify the extra cost.
Source(s): Lots of tractors, lots of batteries
