Batteries

[ramtough01]

Doing some research about batteries on pullers. Now that most don't run a alternator and run electric hydraulic steering among other things. What battery is everyone running and how many?

 

[prostockpuller]

I run 3 Optima red tops

 

[BanjoDiesel]

Not trying to hijack the tread but very interested in this subject..how are you guys getting by with only one battery?

 

[ryanss22]

Im running 2 with a small solor trickle charger, elec fans, gauges, elec water pump.. seems to do fine. . I just throw a real charger on them when back home

 

[ramtough01]

I run 3 Optima red tops

I've been looking at getting those batteries what made you use 3?

Im running 2 with a small solor trickle charger, elec fans, gauges, elec water pump.. seems to do fine. . I just throw a real charger on them when back home

I run 2 just nothing fancy batteries now and always run a trickle charger when home on them

 

[cumins01]

I run two HC Pro 2400 Kinetic batteries on my puller.

 

[JerrodGlover]

I have for years used one of battery in my truck. I have no alternator and only start truck run a few lights, data box and, electric power steering. I charge the battery at the pull with a small generator until it is time to line up. With this setup I am good for 2 hooks a night with a jump to start the truck the second time. I am going to install 2 more batteries so my second pass isn't in jeopardy if I need it. Do we think a deep cell type is better for this application or standard starting battery?

 

[zfaylor]

On something without an alternator a deep cycle will last longer as they are made to be drained and recharged continuously. That is my 2 cents.

 

[prostockpuller]

I've been looking at getting those batteries what made you use 3?

I used to run 2 Optimas, but after 2 runs they are pretty much drained. 3 gives me some insurance.

 

[natesredride]

I run four reconditioned battery's from interstate works well hard to beat price