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Hey there,

Just looking for a new main/starting/winching battery for the jeep.
After going through a few Optimas over the years I am looking to see if anyone recommends anything different?
Otherwise I will probably just go for another red top 34/78 I guess...

Anyone have experience with any of the following?

Odyssey PC925MJT
Pulse PHB 900
Exide Orbital

Anyone done this research recently or have another model to recommend?

One factor to take into account is if the battery can be sourced locally as I don't feel like getting something this heavy shipped.
Would be great if you can walk into Kmart auto, Autobarn, Piranha, ARB, BCF, etc. and pick one up

Go have a talk to Battery World. The Decka range is another great battery to check out there.

Cris

zzzz wrote:Odyssey PC925MJT

I have a PC2150. IMHO it is very good.

Try Extreme Batteries in Lilydale. Not only will they sell you an Odyssey very very cheap, they will also help you pick the right one.

By all means talk to BatteryWorld, ask them for their price on an Odyssey for comparison and get ready for a laugh.

Some interesting things about CAT batteries on here a while ago. Dogalouge online at CAT's website. 4 year warranty same as optima. I've got an 880cca red top optima because of the warranty, 2 years on it's great.

http://www.rjbatt.com.au/ Hallam.

This place was doing insane prices on Fullrivers a few mths ago....

mate went and bought his second battery for his GU yesterday, they spent an hour tryin different ones in his battery tray.

I have to agree Battery World are expensive but go and see what is around then compare prices else where.

Cris

I bought a couple of CAT batteries a few months ago (for earthmover), they are sealed 1000CCA jobs, $190 ea, have 3 yr warranty but only 1 yr replacement warranty, the other 2 yrs are partial refund. These were smallish ones (about size of battery in Patrol), there were plenty of bigger ones on the crate if you need more power.

I run a couple of Optimas in the heap, and after 12 months one is starting to loose charge..

We have a couple of old Odessys at work, they are at least 5 years old, rarely get charged (not fitted in vehicle, used as jump start pack) and hold charge as good as new..

Also heard a runour that Optima are now made in China and are not as good as they once were. I guess if you read all the bad stories on the JK forums, that makes sense (Optima fitted standard)???

Ran exides, optima style battery, one lasted 2 1/2 years the second one 8 months would not buy again.
Trying a yellow top optima now.

Thanks for all of the replies...seems like Odyssey might be the way to go.
Just need to find someone that sells them that isn't miles away and actually has them in stock!!

Would actually be good to find somewhere near the city or down in Geelong as thats where I am this weekend.

Has anyone heard of Bond batteries?
Or are they just a rebadge of something generic?

cheers

Z

have you tried getting hold of catapillar batteries. all ive ever used. cannot fault them