ATV battery brands?

[BoxMN]

I think I am in need of a new battery for my 03 Foreman ES. I usually just go and get one that fits, and is cheapest. Just wondering, since the battery is key component in my ES model, is there a noticable better/best brand or model of battery that works better? Any decent places to recommend, like FF or dealer?

Nothing special for my needs, just to start it in winter a lot, and summer normal usage. No winching or plowing.

Also, it looks like the battery is engraved at May 2010. Is that about normal for an atv battery, about 4 years? Thanks.

[rundrave]

what ever you get, get an AGM battery and you wont have any issues. Sure it will cost a little extra but will also last longer.

[gunmunky]

I bought one of the cheap ones from WallyWorld 5 years ago and its still going strong. I keep a battery maintainer on it all the time and I think that really helps.

[Macgyver55]

I normally get Yuasa (OEM) because I have a connection to get them cheap and they last. I can now also get AGM pretty reasonable but haven't gotten enough yet to make a fair comparison. In the past I have found the "cheapies" to last ...well, ...like cheapies.

[walt501]

Last spring the battery in my 4 wheeler was 4 years old and I'd let the machine sit in the garage all winter with no trickle charge as a test of my battery. After 5 months in the garage over winter I attempted to start it. It took a few tries hitting the starter button but I had plenty of cranking power and eventually my machine roared to life.

My battery is the only replacement battery you should buy, the Odyssey Battery.

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Used by our military, the Odyssey battery will hold a full charge for months even while in storage. I should note that while there may be an Odyssey battery listed for your machine, they are not an exact drop in fit. You may have to bend or otherwise modify your battery terminals slightly and/or modify your battery box for it to fit properly. That's a small inconvenience for a battery that I expect will last 10 to 12 years and holds a charge for months while in storage.

You can buy an Odyssey battery directly from the Odyssey web site above, Batteries Plus, Amazon or on hsolist, to name a few retailers. I also have Odyssey batteries in my truck. They're sold by Sears under the Sears Diehard Platinum name. Sears also sells an Odyssey marine battery under the Sears Diehard Platinum marine brand name.

If you want to end your battery woes once and for all, look no further than the Odyssey battery.

[Walleyehooker]

Last fall I had to replace a battery in my ATV and I was surprised to find out that most cost more than a car battery now. Ended up buying one at Batteries plus for about $100. Also picked up a battery tender as sitting without use is about the worst thing for a battery.

[BoxMN]

Thanks for the info everybody. I know my battery size is YTX14H-talk and will pick one up this week, one with the most CCA. Will check out the Odessy but I know I can get a Yuasa for about $73 from local dealer.