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Batteries, can you have too many amps?
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Posted by Tim B from MA on March 09, 2006 at 16:28:06 from (64.30.77.78):
I bought a zero-turn mower needing a new battery. I can put a car or truck battery of nearly any physical size I want on it. The engine's manual recommends 300 to 400 cranking amps. I've been to three battery dealers and the lawn equipment batteries they have run from 245 to 270 CA. It would probably do fine for a mower (not a cold weather machine) but seems like too much money for too little battery. Is there any reason I should not put a small car battery with, say 500 to 600 cranking amps?
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