grinchsr 653 #1 Posted 20 hours ago (edited) Can I use a AGM style battery in my 416? Anyone using one of these ? I know I have to charge it differently but that is about all I know. Edited 20 hours ago by grinchsr 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 53,114 #2 Posted 20 hours ago If it fits it ships. I have one in a tractor. No idea where it came from. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,289 #3 Posted 19 hours ago It will work. I've seen somewhere that the charging profile of an AGM battery is different than a plain old lead acid battery. If true, the charging system on a Wheel Horse might not be optimal for an AGM battery. Might not be an issue for that application. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,354 #4 Posted 18 hours ago 1 hour ago, 8ntruck said: It will work. I've seen somewhere that the charging profile of an AGM battery is different than a plain old lead acid battery. If true, the charging system on a Wheel Horse might not be optimal for an AGM battery. Might not be an issue for that application. Not something I'd do without a VERY accurate Voltage Regulator. Here's some info. https://www.squarebirds.org/vbulletin/forum/ford-electrical-problems-~-general-technical-discussion/ford-electrical-problems-~-general-technical-discussion-aa/22918-agm-battery-not-for-classic-cars 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 53,114 #5 Posted 18 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, 8ntruck said: If true, the charging system on a Wheel Horse might not be optimal for an AGM battery. True Truck ... those guys that run those fancy bass boats with high dollar AGM trolling batts insist on high dollar chargers specifically for AGMs. But yes for what our horse chargers put out and how we use them I doubt it would matter. On the classic car thing EB put a flooded cell in and tend it. ... if you can find one in this day & age. If not a AGM will not hurt if it's NOT a daily driver. If you do drop one in a classic and want to tend use a AGM Charger. I don't think those guys on that forum know what a classic car is tho... Edited 18 hours ago by WHX?? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,667 #6 Posted 18 hours ago Just put it on an AGM compatible charger / tender... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,354 #7 Posted 18 hours ago 7 minutes ago, WHX?? said: doubt it would matter. Seems it would be more of an issue for OVER charging. AGM do not tolerate it well. 2 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Just put it on an AGM compatible charger / tender... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 653 #8 Posted 17 hours ago This battery is in a 416 which I just picked up and was told that it has been in the tractor for over a year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,136 #9 Posted 17 hours ago I have had a 6v Optima AGM in a 1944 Farmall M for several years...She has a 3rd brush generator no regulator just a switch low or high charge....My Noco trickle charger thinks it is dead but it always starts after sitting for weeks... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,356 #10 Posted 3 hours ago I've got an old smaller AGM from a wrecked jetski in my Electro 12. It's been there for five years .. it should've burnt up or quit by now, but it hasn't. If you've got it kicking around, may as well use it. I'm not sure I'd recommend spending extra on one though. Without research of my own I took some advice and bought a nice large AGM for my '85 Ford truck .. and the old 1g alternator barbecued that thing in less than two years. YMMV. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
