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Any great deals out there on Group 51 batteries?

gimpyrobb

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For what, your lawn mower? I'm guessing a 701 or something small. Have you tried Wallyworld? They have fairly cheap batteries.
 

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No, I need some economical batteries for a pair of 002As. I have Optima Yellowtops in my personal 002, but I have two more that just need basic FFF batteries. Nothing fancy.
 

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I should have added - Consider using one of the marine starting batteries such as a Group 24M. You can find them cheaper and they should be more tolerant to vibration.
 

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I should have added - Consider using one of the marine starting batteries such as a Group 24M. You can find them cheaper and they should be more tolerant to vibration.
And this is why I started the thread. I'll have to see how these vary dimensionally between groups, but I certainly want to spend my money in the best way. Thanks for the recommendation.
 

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The Group 51 batts are one of the best choices for the 80x series machines. For the 00x series machines you have more options. I use marine starting batteries. They are cheap and easy to find. I modified the hold-down bracket slightly to better fit them but it wasn't a challenge.
 

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I've got Red Tops in my 803A, and Yellows in my 002A. I like the Optima products, just not the price tag. I want to find a good set of batteries for moving back and forth between my other machines (so I can keep the two previously listed operational at all times).
 

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Exide from Tractor Supply have been the cheapest I've found. Walmart runs around $95 with a $15 core. 51 series work perfect for the hold downs on a 002a. Homedepot used to sell a 51 series for around $70 but they are junk. I tried them once.
 

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I've been happy with the Interstate MT-51 batteries in 2 of my -002's. I happen to have a nearby Interstate Wholesale distributor with Retail sales storefront. If I find a "battery sale" on them elsewhere, or indicate I am going to buy a lower priced equivalent competitors battery, they will usually price match.

Haven't tried a Marine version that DieselAddict mentions. Interesting idea...as I would think they would have to be built to take a pounding in boats, however I haven't had an Interstate battery fail on me due to genset vibration...not yet anyway...knock on wood!

MT-51 625CA/500CCA 24/60 warranty

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/...-amt-51r-mt-51r?dsNav=N~4294766509-2147384903
 
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The local Big-R store here has them for $59.99 with core. I believe Durastart is the brand name. I bought a set of them for one of the 802a sets I sold earlier this year, and as far as I know the new owner hasn't had any issues with them yet.
 

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Picked up a pair at TSC earlier. Suppose to have a core to trade in for each... but if you don't ask for it, you aren't getting it. $84.99/ea before tax.
 
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