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Thread: D4 2.7 Caterpillar Starter Battery?

  1. 29th June 2019, 03:14 PM #1
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    D4 2.7 Caterpillar Starter Battery?

    Looks like the starter battery is on the way out.
    In my D2, I've had a very good run with Caterpillar batteries (recommended by Toombie way back for excellent service in vibration scenarios).

    Anyone tried them in their D4? (mine is a 2.7 if that's relevant).

    Alternatively, any top quality recommendations?

    Batteries in particular I treat as a primary need, and DazzaTD5 said ACDelco have a good reputation.
    D4 MY16 TDV6 - Cambo towing magic, Traxide Batteries, X Lifter, GAP ID Tool, Snorkel, Mitch Hitch, Clearview Mirrors, F&R Dashcams, CB
    RRC MY95 LSE Vogue Softdash "Bessie" with MY99 TD5 and 4HP24 transplants
    SADLY SOLD MY04 D2a TD5 auto and MY10 D4 2.7 both with lots of goodies
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  2. 29th June 2019, 03:36 PM #2
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    Varta seem to be standard with recent Defenders I have seen.
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  3. 30th June 2019, 07:16 PM #3
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    My ACDelco is 4 yrs old and still going strong. Its connected to one of Tim traxides DBS and has been run down to 12v plenty of times. I would certainly get another.

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  4. 30th June 2019, 07:22 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ean Austral View Post
    My ACDelco is 4 yrs old and still going strong. Its connected to one of Tim traxides DBS and has been run down to 12v plenty of times. I would certainly get another.

    Cheers Ean
    Hi Ean - which version - presumably AGM?
    D4 MY16 TDV6 - Cambo towing magic, Traxide Batteries, X Lifter, GAP ID Tool, Snorkel, Mitch Hitch, Clearview Mirrors, F&R Dashcams, CB
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    Delkor Calcium 60038

    Like you I used a Caterpillar in my D2 and didn't have any issues. The D3 had a new battery the day before I bought it and unfortunately I had no say in that. When that dies just on 2 years later I went on the recommendation of Roversmith and got a Delkor Calcium. The Delkor battery finder turns up two options - the Calcium and also an AGM. No issues with it the last 20 months or so.
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  6. 10th July 2019, 04:15 PM #6
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    One of the best I've used in a while

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  7. 11th July 2019, 07:05 AM #7
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    I've had a Delkor LN5 in my best for 5 years now and its still going strong.

    Cant remember the battery that was in it, but it didnt last all that long after I purchased the vehicle.

    cheers

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