Batteries for a M1009

[builder77]

I want to pick up a new set of batteries before I head up to pick up my M1009 this week, and was wondering what you guys would suggest. I am not stuck on getting the orginal 6TL batteries. What battery sizes work best, and what would be the minimum amps for each battery? I was looking at the Optimas, but depending on price it might be cheaper to pick up a cheaper generic set from Costco.

 

[BKinzey]

Pick up Optimas from Costco. If you are planning a winch or other accessories get the Yellow Tops

IIRC they are $140 ea at Costco.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

get at least 900cca per battery.

 

[builder77]

What CCA are the original 6TL batteries each?

 

[n1vbn]

What CCA are the original 6TL batteries each?

625 CCA

 

[CCATLETT1984]

the original batt's are a little under-powered IMHO

 

[rgguin]

I was in NAPA today and ask about commercial group 31 batteries. He quoted a ballpark price on $89 with over 900 cranking amps.

 

[jasonjc]

The U6TL by inerstate are rated at 825CCA and 215min RC @25amp thats alot of power

 

[ecivic]

I was doing a search and this is the most information pertaining to batteries. So......
I decided to do a search for batteries, calling internet and even in shop. These were some of the prices that I found.

NAPA, 875 CCA, $159.00
Optima, D31T, Yellow top, 900 CCA $229.00
Interstate, MT-78, 700 CCA, $102.00
Interstate, MTP-78, 800 CCA, $116.00
K-mart, T75, 750 CCA, $75.00
Advance Auto Parts, 34/78-4, 800 CCA, $90.00

In my option Interstate battery has the best all around options, warranty, CCA, CA, and Price.

 

[M813rc]

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