John Deere 6920s Battery

[wold-topper]

This cold weather has proved the need for a new battery on our John Deere
Its a 2004 common rail 6920S
The old battery doesn't seem to have anything wrote on it, so whats everyones recommendations for model number and make etc?
Cheers

 

[Timbo]

The genuine jd one. £££ but doesn't seem to be anything as good as alternatives. Maybe the varta gold but think you'll find the jd one less money

 

[chickens and wheat]

there are 2 JD batteries both same size, one bigger amps get the bigger one

 

[Holsteinfriesian90]

We need a new one for our 6430 been quoted £150.

 

[Mursal]

Go for the biggest CCC (cold cranking output) output for the case size and the longest warranty you can afford.
Ampere hour output also worth considering
Remember with like for like battery output, you are paying extra for the warranty nothing more

 

[Fuzzy]

This cold weather has proved the need for a new battery on our John Deere
Its a 2004 common rail 6920S
The old battery doesn't seem to have anything wrote on it, so whats everyones recommendations for model number and make etc?
Cheers

Get the Heavy duty one from John Deere Dealer. Worth every penny IME

 

[trook135]

Yup the john Deere strongbox batteries take some beating, got them in both Deere’s and the manitou

 

[nick...]

Agree with above,john deere batteries allways seem to last well
Nick...

 

[Qman]

We need a new one for our 6430 been quoted £150.

If this is the John Deere battery and it's the 154Ah then it is cheap. Don't get the lower amp one the 154Ah lasts longer and will start your tractor on a very cold morning.

When I bought my 6420 in 2004 I specified the larger battery and it is still working today. Yesterday I changed the battery on my IH 475, the old one was a Varta 648 and was bought in 2005 (I wrote the date on the side of the battery) and yes, the new one is a Varta.

 

[Sako75]

Are John Deere batteries not made by Varta?

 

[Phil P]

Jd battery is AL203840 174ah 850A £246 but ask for some discount if it’s in stock should get 10-15% off.

AL210285 Is the 154ah battery is £214 retail

 

[john432]

Try changing the oil for a fully synthetic, tractor starts instantly these cold mornings like mid summer,even without giving the heater time. Must prolong the battery life, and save fuel.

 

[Qman]

Are John Deere batteries not made by Varta?

They used to be but now they are Strongbox, I don't know who makes them. Maybe the Duck knows!