I bought my first tractor on Tuesday. Still trying to figure out the year. Lots of rust and paint in the way. It has a 12 volt battery on it so I'm figuring it has been converted. My question is....is there two different size battery boxes depending on whether it is 6v or 12v? I need to purchase a new one to start as the one on the tractor is very bad shape. Battery ( 12v ) is basically hanging off the edge of the box. Thank you.
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Jim in Western MI
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If you prefer side terminals (I do), then a Group 75 is a nice fit.
Bruce (VA)
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" It has a 12 volt battery on it so I'm figuring it has been converted. "
Probably.
But you wouldn't be the first guy to buy a 6 volt 8N with a 12 volt battery in it.
Does it have an alternator or a generator?
If it has an alternator and a 12v battery, I'd say the chances are 99.9 out of 100 that it's a 12 volt conversion.
But, if it has a generator, you best check it out.
Your next purchase should be a set of manuals; see tip # 39 for some suggestions.
75 Tips
Probably.
But you wouldn't be the first guy to buy a 6 volt 8N with a 12 volt battery in it.
Does it have an alternator or a generator?
If it has an alternator and a 12v battery, I'd say the chances are 99.9 out of 100 that it's a 12 volt conversion.
But, if it has a generator, you best check it out.
Your next purchase should be a set of manuals; see tip # 39 for some suggestions.
75 Tips
Why would you prefer side terminals when easy access to the battery is from the top?
I just purchased a MF202 and the previous owner put a side terminal battery in it. I can't even get at the terminals unless I lift the battery out of it. Luckily the cables are long enough to permit this. When I have to replace that battery I will get a top terminal battery.
Clam digger
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Hey When i got my NAA the battery box was shot and the battery was held in with a rubber strap. I got an aftermarket box got it to fit i will say I
needed to teak it a little . Then I took my new after market hold down bracket went to Napa and got one to fit just make sure the terminals are
on the right side. The battery was a little short and sat low in the box . I took a piece of wood the thickness I need to get it high enough to clear
the box and painted that red . You don't even see if . I also had to grind some of the top bracket because the metal was a little to close to the
terminal . I also got some new hold down bolts . So far so good .
needed to teak it a little . Then I took my new after market hold down bracket went to Napa and got one to fit just make sure the terminals are
on the right side. The battery was a little short and sat low in the box . I took a piece of wood the thickness I need to get it high enough to clear
the box and painted that red . You don't even see if . I also had to grind some of the top bracket because the metal was a little to close to the
terminal . I also got some new hold down bolts . So far so good .
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