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Tractor Battery

kilianmanning · 2013-11-12 16:54:35

Hello there.. We have an old ferguson 20 tractor here. Needs a new battery, does anybody know what amp hour of battery is recommended or is needed for this tractor?

12-11-2013 4:54pm

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kilianmanning

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Hello there..

We have an old ferguson 20 tractor here.

Needs a new battery, does anybody know what amp hour of battery is recommended or is needed for this tractor?

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#2 12-11-2013 6:44pm

kay 9

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The highest cca you can get as they're a bitch start in 50 degree heat never mind this time of year.

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#3 12-11-2013 8:47pm

Thelostcountry

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There is no point forking out for a BIG HUGE amperage battery!! the starter will only draw as much current as it needs to or is specified to do.

I wouldnt know off the top of my head the exact battery,but a 700CCA would be more then an enough for a 20.

I tought it was the 35 4cyl that is hard to start, them 20's are not as bad

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#4 13-11-2013 4:43pm

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The 20 can be a nasty little thing in colder weather. A 700 ca battery be adequate I guess but they keep turning and turning. Especially if ya don't have a heating plug working

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#5 13-11-2013 8:32pm

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I run mine on a 643 battery.. About 700ah. It never has a problem starting, although it has had a complete engine rebuild.

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