Starting battery for 4-stroke

[cashcrews]

Any opinions as to the best battery for reliable starting of a 4-stroke snowmobile in cold weather?

I've gone through 2 different Batteries Plus 300CCA batteries in the past 3 years. Very tough starting the '04 Polaris Frontier in cold (-10 and colder) temps. I've come to the conclusion that I need to use a variety of techniques (trickle charger, block heater) to keep the battery and engine ready in cold temps, including the use of a portable power pack.

Anyway, opinions on the good/bad/ugly of batteries out there?

[Gus]

I put fleet farm AGM batteries in both my atv and sled. ZERO problems starting since. I can leave the sled sit outside for 3 or 4 weeks and it'll still turn over like she's just been on the charger. I think it's been 3 or 4 years now. Would have gone through at least 2 of the standard lead acid batteries in this time usually.

Not sure what I have for CCA, I bought more on size to fit the machines. About twice the price of a standard battery though. I think I paid about 90 bucks for each one.

Good luck.

[DrJ]

Hi Cashcrew, I have a 2005 Arctic cat t-660 . I had all kinds of battery trouble for 3 years. Mine has a remote start which I found out had a small constant drain. To solve my problem I put in a battery disconnect bolt with a wing nut to reconnect. I disconnect the battery after every use. Also I let the fuel pump run until its primed wait 10 sec. and then start it. A warden on LOW told me that hint since they run the same sled I have except they have the Turbo. Now going on 3 years with the same battery and even at -20 it starts like a champ. I hope this might help you out since I know your frustration. DrJ.

[yoppdk]

The Odyssey is supposed to be one of the best. I have to replace the batt. in my 4-stroke sled this fall and will look into this brand, which supposedly is to military spec. I assume it is a bit more costly, but if it gives service and peace of mind on the trail/lakes, it will be worth a few extra $$.