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Re: (ET) batteries
I used Sams club deep cycle 12V batteries on a stock charger with good
results for restoring tractors and doing simple tasks.
> On 02/18/2026 3:32 PM EST David Roden <etpost drmm net> wrote:
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> On 18 Feb 2026 at 19:30, Mike Finck via Elec-trak wrote:
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> > I am considering putting 3-12v automotive batteries in one of my show
> > tractors
>
> If you mean SLI (starting) batteries, I wouldn't recommend it. They
> can't
> handle cyclic use. Cheap marine batteries aren't all that much better.
>
> Good quality FLOODED TRUE DEEP CYCLE marine batteries would be OK for
> light
> use, just moving the tractor around. I'd suggest something like a US
> Battery
> 27DC-XC2 or Trojan 27TMX.
>
> They won't last as long in cycle life as golf car batteries though.
>
> Don't try AGM or gel batteries unless you're ready to upgrade your
> charger.
> That old GE blunderbuss charger will murder them.
>
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