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Old 01-08-2020, 02:05 PM   #1
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Question Best 8v battery

Hi Members.

Well my 2011 Trojan 8V batteries are finally acting up. Time for a pack replacement.

Simple Question: Are Trojan 875s still the best battery? I thought I would be switching to Lithium Pack, but can't find a replacement for our 2011 Garia 48v.

Thank you. Look forward to hearing any thoughts.

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Old 01-08-2020, 02:29 PM   #2
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Default Re: Best 8v battery

I choose the Trojan T875 or the Crown CR190. These have both worked well for me
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Old 01-09-2020, 08:37 AM   #3
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Thanks Scotty !! Our Garia game with T-875 ELPTs. Was considering T-890s but then I thought the T-875 are 8 years old and have what I think has been a good life span. I took off the HydrolLink water system because I was getting some big different in battery water levels. Was hoping to go Lith but Garia never made a conversion for 2011 Garia LSV 2+2.

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Default Re: Best 8v battery

Ive had good service from Trojans over 20 years and 3 carts, two of which I still have. The Trojan company was sold last year or maybe late 2018 I think, so they are on double secret probation for me. I don't think its been long enough for the new owners to muck it up yet so probably still a pretty safe bet for now. One of my carts has Crown CR190s in it now because of an opportunity for a great price. They will be 6 years old next month and seem to be fine so far. I need my carts to be able to travel ~20 miles on pavement before reaching 50% capacity. I agree based on my experience that either are pretty good. Based on your Trojan experience I would be inclined to stay with them at least one more time.
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Old 01-09-2020, 10:50 AM   #5
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Default Re: Best 8v battery

Thank you for the reply. I did not notice any physical difference other than they now say "motive" on them now. I would not think they would change them but who knows. One reason I stuck with T-875s is the Garia has a built in charger, not sure about brand but I think any changes have to be made with the Curtis Programmer (which I have).

Wanted lighter Lith pack, but could not find any that had the same output as the T-875s. Garia goes 35mph and I noticed I was only getting 32-33mph with 7 + year old batteries.

Look forward to hearing about Crown Vs Trojan at next battery change.

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Funny thing... when I returned the Trojan cores the sales lady told that I was wasting money that the 8v duracell was a better battery for 1/2 the price. She showed me a "starting" battery she had for $89. The deep cycle duracell was $139. They sold me Trojan 875s for $160 each. She also bragged on she been in this business for a LONG Time. I just chuckled and told thank you for your help.

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Funny thing... when I returned the Trojan cores the sales lady told that I was wasting money that the 8v duracell was a better battery for 1/2 the price. She showed me a "starting" battery she had for $89. The deep cycle duracell was $139. They sold me Trojan 875s for $160 each. She also bragged on she been in this business for a LONG Time. I just chuckled and told thank you for your help.

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Well I don't know if actually better. But it seems that the Duracell is manufactured by East Penn Battery, they make amoung other brands Deka and NAPA batteries. Both of which seem to be of very high quality...
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