what is your battery maintainer of choice for 6volt/12 volt combo?

[rocklouder]

I have 12 tractors and 3 classic vehicles in the my collection that as of 3 days ago, i took official control of unfortunatly. (Death of family member) Even though we bought everything from him previously they were still his. But over the last 14-16 months we have purchased around $2500+ worth of new batteries in everything from the Edsel to the 4020's. This collection is stored in North Dakota and much of them will be stored in cold storage, like -20 cold storage. I want to place battery maintainers i have a bunch of 6 volt tractors and a buch of 12 volt items. i want units that can be permanently installed on most tractors and cars, but on some of the oldest ones, i want to just have clamps. i have been looking at the noco genius 1. I am wondering if anyone else has any other thoughts on this. Photos for attention

 

[RedRamGT]

I have a Schumacher battery maintainer on my batteries, they keep the batteries fully charged - and make them last longer. Their current model number is SC1355. They're not cheap, but they work well.

 

[a49deere]

a few years back I went on amazon and bought a four pack for like $29. They work perfectly, will have to look at brand!

 

[da.bees]

Deltrans have worked flawlessly for me over 30 years.

 

[MarkB_MI]

I think you'll be very happy with the NOCO.

 

[Phill Tibbetts]

I have several of these chargers and they have performed nicely for several years.. Whatever you get make sure it has the pulse technology


https://www.ebay.com/itm/4070558455...mWt4z6scUDoObiALGJNRZFUCY=|tkp:Bk9SR-DC-76XaA

 

[ss55]

I have 12 tractors and 3 classic vehicles in the my collection that as of 3 days ago, i took official control of unfortunatly. (Death of family member) Even though we bought everything from him previously they were still his. But over the last 14-16 months we have purchased around $2500+ worth of new batteries in everything from the Edsel to the 4020's. This collection is stored in North Dakota and much of them will be stored in cold storage, like -20 cold storage. I want to place battery maintainers i have a bunch of 6 volt tractors and a buch of 12 volt items. i want units that can be permanently installed on most tractors and cars, but on some of the oldest ones, i want to just have clamps. i have been looking at the noco genius 1. I am wondering if anyone else has any other thoughts on this. Photos for attention

Schumacher 1.5 amp battery maintainers work well and last for decades,but they are not cheap anymore.

https://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SC1300-Automatic-Battery-Maintainer/dp/B07894CFCR/ref=asc_df_B07894CFCR?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80195839596409&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=53656&hvtargid=pla-4583795322355581&hvocijid=10682931174313418709-B07894CFCR-&hvexpln=0&th=1

I have had good luck with simply charging up unused batteries and then disconnecting the ground cable when a machine goes into long term storage. Check voltage every few months and recharge as needed during storage. A disconnected battery that self discharges in less than a month is likely already in need to be replaced.

A simple 2 wire flat pigtail connector on each battery, that are easily accessible without opening any hoods or guards, makes voltage checks and connecting a charger much easier and faster.

 

[Hobo,NC]

I have Norco and BatteryMINDer Plus, I prefer Norco. I hardwire all of mine to the system are battery. I had corrosion issues on a few that I just used the clamps straight to the battery that came with the charger. That issue may have been something else but all I hardwired in have never had corrosion issues.

 

[560Dennis]

I use solar cell charger batteries maintained. Connect and forget , come back in 8 months and start the 560 .
Plus I get 8 to 12 years out of a battery doing it this way. Been doing it because the machine shed is remote and I don’t like power to the building not in use.

 

[ss55]

I use solar cell charger batteries maintained. Connect and forget , come back in 8 months and start the 560 .
Plus I get 8 to 12 years out of a battery doing it this way. Been doing it because the machine shed is remote and I don’t like power to the building not in use.

Is the solar panel attached to the outside of the shed or parked behind a window?

 

[560Dennis]

Is the solar panel attached to the outside of the shed or parked behind a window?

I happen to have sky lite panels in the roof of the metal machine shed ,that let in enough light for charger . Short days or snow cover doesn’t matter the tractor battery stay charged to start it in the spring.

 

[abuelo]

I have 12 tractors and 3 classic vehicles in the my collection that as of 3 days ago, i took official control of unfortunatly. (Death of family member) Even though we bought everything from him previously they were still his. But over the last 14-16 months we have purchased around $2500+ worth of new batteries in everything from the Edsel to the 4020's. This collection is stored in North Dakota and much of them will be stored in cold storage, like -20 cold storage. I want to place battery maintainers i have a bunch of 6 volt tractors and a buch of 12 volt items. i want units that can be permanently installed on most tractors and cars, but on some of the oldest ones, i want to just have clamps. i have been looking at the noco genius 1. I am wondering if anyone else has any other thoughts on this. Photos for attention

Sorry for your loss.

 

[rocklouder]

Sorry for your loss.

thank you sir.

 

[john in la]

I have a solar charger that keeps the automatic door on my chicken house working perfectly.

For my boat I use a camper charger. It charges desulfacates and maintains. Not cheap by any means but it works great.
It is not permanently mounted so I can use the charger on other things if I need it.

My tractor gets used at least once every month of the year so I don’t worry about it needing charging.

 

[Rkh]

Mine is the Viking from harbor freight. I have 2 and they've been good.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-amp-fully-automatic-microprocessor-controlled-battery-chargermaintainer-63350.html

 

[Larry H.]

Mine is the Viking from harbor freight. I have 2 and they've been good.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-amp-fully-automatic-microprocessor-controlled-battery-chargermaintainer-63350.html

I also - very pleased with them.

 

[JohnRowehl]

Schumacher.

 

[B. White]

'I'm late seeing this, but I've been using a Noco 5A for the 6 volt tractor for over a year now with no problems. It is under a shed, but may still get some moisture from storms with heavy wind. Bought it to replace a Schumacher that died. My oldest charger is a Schumacher, but the newer ones have not lasted for me. May be like everything else now, you either get a good one or a bad one.

I put a Noco 2A on the other stuff. I believe it is only 12v, but cheaper than the 5a.

 

[Blackhole49]

I have 8 of these with no failures or complaints.

https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER...id=1792667503&sprefix=battery,aps,149&sr=8-50

 

[rocklouder]

I bought a dozen shumacher's that have the removable pig tails. this way i could hardwire them to the batterys but remove the charger when i dont need it on there. maybe i have to many tractors. ........ oh wait what am i saying..... someone quick grab the med bag.