D4 7U Battery Hold Down

Here is a scan from D4 Tractor Parts Catalog, form 32523.





Looks like there were at least two different versions.

The battery boxes and componenets have always been complicated. A fabricated set of hold downs, with something to reduce vibration would help.

I have found that a battery life of 2-4 years is normal with modern batteries - depends what brand and style of battery and cost.

Long gone are the days when batteries lasted 10 years or more as my father used to say they should.

Infrequent use also reduces battery life and using a 'smart' charger with a de-sulphating cycle can improve battery life.

Try to keep them charged eg., on stand by or at least give them a boost charge every now and then - as you are doing

Thank you for the battery box and battery information. Now I know that there was a hold down and what it looked like. I will probably end up doing something with less fabrication that keeps the batteries from bouncing around. I also have a cable terminal connection that needs work along with the many other issues that haven't stopped the tractor from running - yet.

JRMunn

on all my machines i install a soft rubber matt or even carpet under the batteries to keep them isolated from vibrations and shock waves from the machine

I don't know what batteries you are using but I got almost 11 years out of a pair of Interstate Batteries and about the same from Optimas.

I don't know what batteries you are using but I got almost 11 years out of a pair of Interstate Batteries and about the same from Optimas.