pros and cons of moving battery up front

[3020]

Looking for some reasons to move battery up front or leave it alone must be some good ones most have them up front.Thanks
 

[bp4455]

depends on what youre running. in a full cut class it makes sense because you need all the front weight you can get. in a div 2 type class you dont always need that extra weight up front. it largely depends on what tractor youre running. One downside is longer battery cables reduce the power available at the starter
 

[Dodgeit]

[John 37A]

I have been thinking about this and have decided to leave it above the transmission on my M. In the 4500 class, I need all my weight to the rear. I figure I can always add weight to the front in the 5500 and 6500. This is an uncut division 2-type tractor. Maybe I need more traction?

I would also need a new battery cable to the starter switch.

Am I missing an important reason to relocate my battery when I build my new front weight bracket?
 

[Dodgeit]

[John 37A]

Thanks For the reply. That backs up my thinking on the issue, but since so many tractors have moved their batteries up front, i thought I was missing something.