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Bruce of MN · 10-04-2016, 04:09 PM

Rural King has a 6V Group 1 battery for $39.99. It is part number CT1-3 and SKU 65240384.

The price should appeal to us thrifty folks.

C26Pinelake · 10-04-2016, 04:20 PM

How long is it guaranteed for. How many cranking power is it? Sometimes money not spent is not money saved! Wayne

Tom Wesenberg · 10-04-2016, 04:48 PM

I haven't heard of Rural King, but that's a good price. Did you read the label to see who actually made the battery, or the CCA?
cold cranking amps

Mike V. Florida · 10-04-2016, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I haven't heard of Rural King, but that's a good price. Did you read the label to see who actually made the battery, or the CCA?
cold cranking amps

Rural King/Exide Commercial Series Battery CT1-3

6V 625 CCA
12 Month Free Replacement
24 Month Limited Warranty
Superior vibration resistance
Reinforced case reduces acid washing and case distortion
Built for the long-haul, short-haul and everything in between

http://www.ruralking.com/battery-6v-625-cca.html

Jacksonlll · 10-04-2016, 07:17 PM

We got one this summer in Norwalk, Oh. I think they have their own plant. Been in business for a long time. Price was lower, but not as low as $40. Nice people.

leo · 10-05-2016, 07:45 AM

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That's fairly amazing, even with UPS shipping to me here in New Jersey we're still talking less than $55.00. I can't find anything that compares here locally.....

Terry, NJ · 10-05-2016, 07:47 AM

I just bought one from Battery Warehouse for $72 and then I had to go to TSC for something and they $69 on sale. 625 CCA, 1 year guarantee. I don't get it! Lead is cheap, Plastic is cheap, zinc is cheap, acid and water are cheap, why do batteries (And auto paint) cost so much?
Terry

leo · 10-05-2016, 08:03 AM

I noticed that there were no reviews on this battery yet. Looked at TSC for their Exide Group 1 battery (750 CCA, $69.99) and found the reviews were not very good. So maybe that old adage "you get what you pay for" is true....

C26Pinelake · 10-05-2016, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

I just bought one from Battery Warehouse for $72 and then I had to go to TSC for something and they $69 on sale. 625 CCA, 1 year guarantee. I don't get it! Lead is cheap, Plastic is cheap, zinc is cheap, acid and water are cheap, why do batteries (And auto paint) cost so much?
Terry

Who ever told you that acid, lead and zinc was cheap? wayne

Tom Wesenberg · 10-05-2016, 08:25 AM

My 12 plus years old battery from the junk yard is made by EPM, which I think stands for East Penn Manufacturing.
I don't know what all brand names they stick on their batteries, but I've had good service from this EPM battery.

captndan · 10-05-2016, 08:41 AM

The manufacturer of the battery doesn't mean anything. They build a battery to the buyers specs. No real way to determine quality when you buy one.

SeaSlugs · 10-05-2016, 09:04 AM

iVe had excellent luck with farm n fleet batteries. Both modern 12v's (one for my s10 is $54 with a 5 year warranty 3 free replacement)

I just bought one of thier 6v ones to run the frame around and its doing well.

Jerry in Shasta · 10-06-2016, 09:43 AM

Why are batteries so expensive? Governments Reg's, there are no lead processing plants in USA. The Doe Run in Mo. closed about two or three months ago.
JB

RonC · 10-06-2016, 10:27 AM

The battery is made by Exide. A battery is as good as it's warranty. If you get 2 years out of it it's worth buying

Indiana A. Lover · 10-06-2016, 10:43 AM

I have this battery in my Farm tractors and my Model A Works allright, But I take my Batteries to the basement in winter. I have 10 years on 2 of my tractor batteries. I will pick up another battery when I get to Laff.

AlanD · 10-14-2016, 09:27 PM

Has anybody actually had this battery shipped to them from Rural King?
I'm wondering if they ship it dry, and if not how do they keep it from leaking acid.

Tom Wesenberg · 10-14-2016, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanD

Has anybody actually had this battery shipped to them from Rural King?
I'm wondering if they ship it dry, and if not how do they keep it from leaking acid.

Seems to me it would have to be shipped dry, but either way it would have to be shipped by someone special, or I'd think it would be very damaged by any of the common carriers.

ian Simpson · 10-15-2016, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonC

The battery is made by Exide. A battery is as good as it's warranty. If you get 2 years out of it it's worth buying

Two years?

My 2007 (Dodge) pick-up still has the factory battery, the battery in the Tudor is the one that was in it when I bought the car nine years ago, the battery in the MG is the that came with it eight years ago. Unfortunately I had to replace the Chev's battery this year at a cost of CDN$110 which has a 5-year warranty.

These batteries live in a climate where the temperature routinely goes from +30C to -30C in the year.

Long gone are the days when a battery was warranteed until you left the shop and lasted until the middle of the first snow storm.

eagle · 10-15-2016, 08:55 AM

Weight of the battery will give you an idea of the amount of lead in it. More lead = longer life. GENERALLY! The best battery is the battery that has been cared for properly.

Special Coupe Frank · 10-15-2016, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian Simpson

Two years?

My 2007 (Dodge) pick-up still has the factory battery, the battery in the Tudor is the one that was in it when I bought the car nine years ago, the battery in the MG is the that came with it eight years ago. Unfortunately I had to replace the Chev's battery this year at a cost of CDN$110 which has a 5-year warranty.

These batteries live in a climate where the temperature routinely goes from +30C to -30C in the year.

Long gone are the days when a battery was warranteed until you left the shop and lasted until the middle of the first snow storm.

Ian, the nine year-old NAPA battery in my '28 coupe finally croaked last year.

The two year-old six-volt from Advance Auto croaked after only two years.

Neither will take a charge anymore, or if they do, there's not enough current available to crank an engine.

My current price on a Group 1 six-volt from NAPA is around $93.

Sadly, gone are the days when we could grab a Group 1 battery from Sam's Club for $36.

(And sometimes get 5-6 years out of it.)

Kevin in NJ · 10-15-2016, 10:35 AM

Buy quality and expect to get 5 to 10 years depending on use and charging style.

Special Coupe Frank · 10-16-2016, 05:15 PM

When I buy another six-volt battery, I will also be getting a battery tender for maintenance-charging / de-sulfating...

With the price of lead-acid six-volts creeping towards $100, the Optima is beginning to look somewhat attractive.

nhusa · 10-16-2016, 05:56 PM

Sounds like a typical country folk vs city folks price.
Get further away from the city and the price goes down because county folks understand what a dollar is worth.

d. · 10-16-2016, 06:17 PM

Optima 6v. I have purchased 2 of these from Amazon in the last 2 years for $113 shipped to my door. They hold a good charge and are doing just fine. worth considering.

Mike V. Florida · 12-28-2017, 11:19 PM

From a previous post,

Ask for a Group 1 battery for 6 volts.

9 1/8 length, 7 1/8 width, 9 3/8 height

6v group 1 batteries are found by the following numbers;

NAPA - BAT 7244
Exide - 7200
Tractor supply - Com 1 HP (part number 0470506) I think.
Autozone - 1-6 volt
Ultrapower #901MF from Deka
interstate part # 1-VHD

daveymc29 · 12-28-2017, 11:46 PM

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31a · 12-29-2017, 01:05 AM

Tractor Supply's exide battery 1 yr warranty last about 12 to 13 months even using a maintainer. Whoever makes their batterys leaves the quality out. Bought one at Sams club last week for $70 1yr warranty will see how long it lasts

katy · 12-29-2017, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captndan

The manufacturer of the battery doesn't mean anything. They build a battery to the buyers specs. No real way to determine quality when you buy one.

Same goes for mattresses.

ronn · 12-29-2017, 10:50 AM

one year warranty doesnt give me high expectations, but good if you need one in a pinch or selling a clunker for cheap.............

Terry, NJ · 12-29-2017, 12:31 PM

Lead is one of the lowest cost metals there is, Scrap prices are around .10 to .15 cents a pound. The Zinc mine in which I used to work (NJ Zinc Co.) Closed down in 1986 because of the low price of Zinc. What can you scrap a 100 Lbs of Zinc carburetors for? Not much! It's down there with lead, acid? I don't know, but I'm sure it isn't much. I don't believe the high scrap price of batteries is actually reflective of the cost of the component parts. It's just that the manufacturers get to recycle 100% of the unit and less EPA garbage if they buy them back as a package. To my knowledge, there's no market for used acid or old battery cases. Sorry if I'm just getting around to replying now. I missed your post from before.
Terry

Quote:

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

Who ever told you that acid, lead and zinc was cheap? wayne

Crankster · 12-29-2017, 12:55 PM

They cost an arm and a leg at least in part because a fair number of people out there want "somethin' for nothin'." Warranty service is a full time hobby with them to get a free replacement battery every 2 to 3 years. The costs are rolled into the price as much as possible. I've heard even pro rata policies are going bye-bye because of this.

I've never warrantied a battery in my life. When they wear out, I go buy a new one. I guess I'm wierd that way. If I got a defective one I'd want a replacement, but other than that I don't get it, and it doesn't really make sense to warranty an item that is routinely abused and neglected by the end user. Maybe if I lived in a hot climate year round I'd look at it different.

bikejunk · 12-30-2017, 08:27 AM

My first tractor supply battery lasted 5 years ---my new one from them went bad in one year -luck of the draw perhaps ?

KansasV8 · 12-30-2017, 08:42 AM

I am a believer in the Optima battery in everything. My R series Mack truck had two of them in it when I bought the truck over 12 years ago. Everytime I get in the truck I think "well this will be the day they fail" haven't had that day yet. Those two batteries have convinced me to go to Optima in everything. I have blue tops in the Versatile tractors and 6V in all my antique cars. No more acid growing on cables either. Optima may cost more at the first purchase but you won't have to touch the battery again for years.

10-04-2016, 04:09 PM	#1
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Economy Battery Rural King has a 6V Group 1 battery for $39.99. It is part number CT1-3 and SKU 65240384. The price should appeal to us thrifty folks.

10-04-2016, 04:20 PM	#2
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Economy Battery How long is it guaranteed for. How many cranking power is it? Sometimes money not spent is not money saved! Wayne

10-04-2016, 04:48 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Economy Battery I haven't heard of Rural King, but that's a good price. Did you read the label to see who actually made the battery, or the CCA? cold cranking amps

10-04-2016, 07:17 PM	#5
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Economy Battery We got one this summer in Norwalk, Oh. I think they have their own plant. Been in business for a long time. Price was lower, but not as low as $40. Nice people.

10-05-2016, 07:45 AM	#6
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 734	Re: Economy Battery Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That's fairly amazing, even with UPS shipping to me here in New Jersey we're still talking less than $55.00. I can't find anything that compares here locally.....

10-05-2016, 07:47 AM	#7
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: Economy Battery I just bought one from Battery Warehouse for $72 and then I had to go to TSC for something and they $69 on sale. 625 CCA, 1 year guarantee. I don't get it! Lead is cheap, Plastic is cheap, zinc is cheap, acid and water are cheap, why do batteries (And auto paint) cost so much? Terry

10-05-2016, 08:03 AM	#8
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 734	Re: Economy Battery I noticed that there were no reviews on this battery yet. Looked at TSC for their Exide Group 1 battery (750 CCA, $69.99) and found the reviews were not very good. So maybe that old adage "you get what you pay for" is true.... Last edited by leo; 10-05-2016 at 08:03 AM. Reason: add

10-05-2016, 08:25 AM	#10
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Economy Battery My 12 plus years old battery from the junk yard is made by EPM, which I think stands for East Penn Manufacturing. I don't know what all brand names they stick on their batteries, but I've had good service from this EPM battery.

10-05-2016, 08:41 AM	#11
captndan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 714	Re: Economy Battery The manufacturer of the battery doesn't mean anything. They build a battery to the buyers specs. No real way to determine quality when you buy one.

10-05-2016, 09:04 AM	#12
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Economy Battery iVe had excellent luck with farm n fleet batteries. Both modern 12v's (one for my s10 is $54 with a 5 year warranty 3 free replacement) I just bought one of thier 6v ones to run the frame around and its doing well. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

10-06-2016, 09:43 AM	#13
Jerry in Shasta Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: (Old)Shasta (Redding) CA Posts: 385	Re: Economy Battery Why are batteries so expensive? Governments Reg's, there are no lead processing plants in USA. The Doe Run in Mo. closed about two or three months ago. JB __________________ Connoisseur of Rust

10-06-2016, 10:27 AM	#14
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Economy Battery The battery is made by Exide. A battery is as good as it's warranty. If you get 2 years out of it it's worth buying

10-06-2016, 10:43 AM	#15
Indiana A. Lover Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brook, Indiana Posts: 214	Re: Economy Battery I have this battery in my Farm tractors and my Model A Works allright, But I take my Batteries to the basement in winter. I have 10 years on 2 of my tractor batteries. I will pick up another battery when I get to Laff.

10-14-2016, 09:27 PM	#16
AlanD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 117	Re: Economy Battery Has anybody actually had this battery shipped to them from Rural King? I'm wondering if they ship it dry, and if not how do they keep it from leaking acid.

10-15-2016, 08:55 AM	#19
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Economy Battery Weight of the battery will give you an idea of the amount of lead in it. More lead = longer life. GENERALLY! The best battery is the battery that has been cared for properly. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

10-15-2016, 10:35 AM	#21
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Economy Battery Buy quality and expect to get 5 to 10 years depending on use and charging style.

10-16-2016, 05:15 PM	#22
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: Economy Battery When I buy another six-volt battery, I will also be getting a battery tender for maintenance-charging / de-sulfating... With the price of lead-acid six-volts creeping towards $100, the Optima is beginning to look somewhat attractive.

10-16-2016, 05:56 PM	#23
nhusa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 549	Re: Economy Battery Sounds like a typical country folk vs city folks price. Get further away from the city and the price goes down because county folks understand what a dollar is worth.

10-16-2016, 06:17 PM	#24
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: Economy Battery Optima 6v. I have purchased 2 of these from Amazon in the last 2 years for $113 shipped to my door. They hold a good charge and are doing just fine. worth considering.

12-28-2017, 11:19 PM	#25
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Economy Battery From a previous post, Ask for a Group 1 battery for 6 volts. 9 1/8 length, 7 1/8 width, 9 3/8 height 6v group 1 batteries are found by the following numbers; NAPA - BAT 7244 Exide - 7200 Tractor supply - Com 1 HP (part number 0470506) I think. Autozone - 1-6 volt Ultrapower #901MF from Deka interstate part # 1-VHD __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

12-28-2017, 11:46 PM	#26
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,554	Re: Economy Battery Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Product Details Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting Battery by Optima $187.99 $ 187 99 Subscribe & Save Save more with monthly Subscribe & Save deliveries. $187.99 $ 187 99 Prime Get it by Sunday, Dec 31 More Buying Choices $187.99(4 new offers) I'm sure I have boughten my last one.

12-29-2017, 01:05 AM	#27
31a Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: College Station, Tx Posts: 326	Re: Economy Battery Tractor Supply's exide battery 1 yr warranty last about 12 to 13 months even using a maintainer. Whoever makes their batterys leaves the quality out. Bought one at Sams club last week for $70 1yr warranty will see how long it lasts

12-29-2017, 10:50 AM	#29
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Economy Battery one year warranty doesnt give me high expectations, but good if you need one in a pinch or selling a clunker for cheap.............

12-29-2017, 12:55 PM	#31
Crankster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 563	Re: Economy Battery They cost an arm and a leg at least in part because a fair number of people out there want "somethin' for nothin'." Warranty service is a full time hobby with them to get a free replacement battery every 2 to 3 years. The costs are rolled into the price as much as possible. I've heard even pro rata policies are going bye-bye because of this. I've never warrantied a battery in my life. When they wear out, I go buy a new one. I guess I'm wierd that way. If I got a defective one I'd want a replacement, but other than that I don't get it, and it doesn't really make sense to warranty an item that is routinely abused and neglected by the end user. Maybe if I lived in a hot climate year round I'd look at it different. Last edited by Crankster; 12-29-2017 at 01:02 PM.

12-30-2017, 08:27 AM	#32
bikejunk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: beautiful down town Passaic NJ Posts: 293	Re: Economy Battery My first tractor supply battery lasted 5 years ---my new one from them went bad in one year -luck of the draw perhaps ?

12-30-2017, 08:42 AM	#33
KansasV8 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 44	Re: Economy Battery I am a believer in the Optima battery in everything. My R series Mack truck had two of them in it when I bought the truck over 12 years ago. Everytime I get in the truck I think "well this will be the day they fail" haven't had that day yet. Those two batteries have convinced me to go to Optima in everything. I have blue tops in the Versatile tractors and 6V in all my antique cars. No more acid growing on cables either. Optima may cost more at the first purchase but you won't have to touch the battery again for years.