Batteries and Battery Chargers
Long live your John Deere
Do these look the same to you?
Didn’t think so. You’d never expect your car to take on the work your tractor does, and you
shouldn’t expect a car battery to handle the load either.
John Deere offers batteries that aren’t just “good enough” for tough work – they were
designed for tough work. Our StrongBox™ and Performance batteries are built to power
through tough field conditions that not all batteries are strong enough to face.
If you’re taking a trip to Grandma’s, auto batteries should work just fine. But if you’re in the
field doing some real work, don’t risk it. Choose genuine John Deere batteries.
StrongBox™
StrongBox Silver Technology
StrongBox MowPro™
StrongBox AGM
StrongBox Premium Batteries –
Proven to be the best.
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What makes StrongBox better?
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Other brands don’t compare with StrongBox for high-quality construction and components.1
See what makes it so tough:
1.Most StrongBox batteries are dry-charged at the factory for storing then activated at time of purchase2
2.Through-the-wall, extra-large intercell connectors provide increased power for quick starts in extreme cold
You depend on your equipment – and your equipment depends on your battery. That’s why John Deere
designed one of the toughest, most dependable batteries you can put in your machine – StrongBox.
StrongBox batteries were developed and tested right alongside John Deere equipment. They’ve been proven
to deliver better performance up to 8 times longer* than their competitors. We even proved it with extensive
testing against the top competitors in the industry. See for yourself:
VIBRATION TEST SAE J930 (BCI Group 31)
180
160
261
250
6.Epoxy-anchored plates are four times stronger than traditional plates to reduce vibration damage, a
leading cause of failure in commercial batteries
Other benefits of StrongBox:
Industry-leading vibration resistance confirmed through independent testing
A longer life under tough field conditions, proven through laboratory testing
Full-perimeter frame rails increase durability and provide longer service life
Efficient radial pattern cast grids provides faster high-voltage starts
Hybrid or Maintenance-free chemistry for the optimum performance in each application
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Deka ®
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PowerVolt ®
7-31S5
120
20
STRONGBOX
150
Hours to Failure
200
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PowerVolt ®
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StrongBox
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StrongBox
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Deka ®
1031 MF
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Interstate ®
31-LHD
Don’t risk downtime with a lesser battery. Depend on the best to get you through the season.
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Depend on StrongBox.
LIFE TEST FOR HEAVY DUTY STORAGE BATTERIES SAE J240 at 75°C (BCI Group 27)
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3003
30
2500
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PERFORMANCE
Applications
Hours to Failure
48
40
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4
VIBRATION TEST SAE J930 (BCI Group 27)
50
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cycles to Failure
5.Microporous plastic envelope separators eliminate electrical shorts
140
STRONGBOX
Number of Cycles to Failure
300
4.Extra-heavy plates deliver reserve power, especially in extreme cold
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John Deere StrongBox Batteries
LIFE TEST FOR HEAVY-DUTY STORAGE BATTERIES AT 50°C (122°F) SAE J2185 (BCI Group 31)
3.Super radial grid design with inboard lug provides higher cranking amps, faster charges, and a more
efficient design for lowering electrical resistance
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All makes of heavy- and light-duty equipment used on farms,
1500 ranches and construction sites; and in
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general20utility and21lawn and garden equipment, electric vehicles, sport utility vehicles and ATVs.
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BCI group 310competitive comparison test completed on January 2012 by independent test laboratory0JBI Corporation to SAE specifications.
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1. Features shown are applicable to heavy-duty, commercial StrongBox batteries, StrongBox Hibernator batteries, and StrongBox special-application tractor batteries, and are not necessarily
applicable to all types of StrongBox batteries.
2. Some StrongBox batteries may be activated at the factory for convenience. The StrongBox dry-charged process ensures that batteries remain in a state of suspended life animation until they are
activated with electrolyte, at which time they are “born” as brand new wet-charged batteries. The freshly activated battery is in fact a brand new wet-charged battery. Data is on file that shows
dry-charged batteries stored for 50+ years still performed as new after an activation followed by a boost charge.
Performance Batteries –
High quality with a lower price tag
The John Deere Performance line of batteries is a great lower-cost alternative when you don’t need the
premium features of StrongBox™. They’re perfect for on-road and off-road vehicles. They’re affordable,
and they stand up to some of the most stringent on-road tests out there to prove it.
What makes PERFORMANCE better?
See what makes Performance batteries tougher than a majority of its competitors:
1. Heavy-duty poly containers (flat and horizontal)
2. Hot-melt installation protects against vibration
3. Through-the-wall, welded intercell connectors withstand vibration, provide quick starts and increase
power in extreme cold conditions
4. Envelope separators eliminate electrical shorts and prevent corrosion
Applications
Agricultural, commercial, automotive,
light truck, SUV, motorsport, lawn and
garden, utility vehicle, golf cart, electric
vehicle and marine.
When you don’t need the premium features of StrongBox, but still want a battery
that performs better than most batteries on the market, rely on Performance.
John Deere Battery Chargers
No matter how low the temperature drops, or
how much charge your battery needs, you’ll
know you can be up and running quickly.
Battery Charger/Engine Starter with Voltmeter and Timer
– Heavy-duty design charges vehicle, boat, and heavy equipment
batteries in one to three hours
– 250-amp engine start for 12-volt batteries; 125-amp start for 6-volt
– 50-amp rapid charge for 6- and 12-volt batteries; 10-amp fast charge for 12-volt
TY25862
Manual Battery Charger with Engine Start and Timer
– Charges vehicle, boat, and heavy equipment batteries in one to three hours
– 200-amp engine start for 12-volt batteries; 30-amp rapid charge for 6- and
12-volt batteries; 10-amp fast charge for 12-volt
Automatic Battery Charger with Engine Start
– Combines a starter and charger with the convenience of circuit-controlled,
fully automatic operation
– 50-amp engine start; 10-amp rapid charge; 2-amp slow charge for
6- and 12-volt batteries
TY26254
TY25863
TY25865
Speed-Smart Battery Charger with Engine Start
– For 6-volt batteries and 12-volt automotive, deep-cycle, AGM or gel cell batteries
– 120-amp emergency starting power; 40-amp rapid charge; or 15-amp fast charge
and 2-amp slow charge
Fully Automatic 1.5-Amp Battery Charger and Maintainer
– Charges deep-cycle and most batteries requiring long storage periods
– Automatically determines if the battery is 6- or 12-volt
– 1.5-amp trickle charges small batteries in two to
twelve hours
– Includes a quick-disconnect harness with
50-amp clamps and ring connectors
TY25866
Fully Automatic 3-Amp Battery Charger and Maintainer
– Ideal for seasonal-use equipment, such as tractors and combines
– Auto voltage detection for 6 and 12 volts
– Easy-to-read scrolling display--provides
step by step instructions
– Microprocessor-controlled (AGM capable)
DSPB60565 Litho in U.S.A. (14-12)
TY27265
More battery chargers, maintainers, inverters and jump starters are available through your John Deere dealer.