Battery lift tool

fastal · 09-06-2016, 10:08 AM

The new Interstate GC2 batteries I installed in my G16E were a real hassle to move around (I'm 73). I have a tool that attaches to battery posts that makes it easier to lift batteries but these batteries seem to have slightly thicker and shorter posts then normal batteries.
I also notice that there are two tabs with holes on these batteries. Are these for lifting with some sort of special tool? If so, where can I get one?

tag50 · 09-06-2016, 10:21 AM

They make a flat rubber strap with hooks on the ends that work pretty good. I use a end piece off a ratchet tie-down. Or you could use the hooks off a bungee with a rope replacing the elastic.

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fastal · 09-06-2016, 10:27 AM

Thanks. I just found this on Amazon and bought it.

https://www.amazon.com/EZGO-609628-B...ct_top?ie=UTF8

Swan · 09-06-2016, 06:28 PM

That is a standard battery strap and not a bad price.

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09-06-2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Swan

That is a standard battery strap and not a bad price.

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my battery guy gives them to me free ... course i buy 3~4 packs a month

Swan · 09-07-2016, 09:13 AM

last time i got new batteries the guy hands me one. we take them out of my truck and load up the new ones and he asked for it back. i have one but left at home when i went to the battery dealer.

fastal · 09-07-2016, 10:05 AM

I also have the strap that goes around the posts that I have used for years on auto batteries but I now see where the battery companies say not to lift by the post. Why do they make this type of strap if it is such a bad idea?
On closed areas where you can't get use your hands or one of those side clamp devices, the post holder is the only way to get the battery out.

scottyb · 09-07-2016, 10:14 AM

One word of warning about the battery straps shown with the hooks is this, they get old and fail at the rivets. And when that happens you will drop the battery and that hurts the battery or your foot. So be sure the strap is in good condition before using it. Some even have expiration dates printed on them.

09-07-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

One word of warning about the battery straps shown with the hooks is this, they get old and fail at the rivets. And when that happens you will drop the battery and that hurts the battery or your foot. So be sure the strap is in good condition before using it. Some even have expiration dates printed on them.

i also have had the battery hoop break

scottyb · 09-07-2016, 11:20 AM

I used to give these away with the cable sets until I realized the danger of using an 'expired' strap

09-06-2016, 10:08 AM	#1
fastal Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Stratford, Connecticut Posts: 8	Battery lift tool The new Interstate GC2 batteries I installed in my G16E were a real hassle to move around (I'm 73). I have a tool that attaches to battery posts that makes it easier to lift batteries but these batteries seem to have slightly thicker and shorter posts then normal batteries. I also notice that there are two tabs with holes on these batteries. Are these for lifting with some sort of special tool? If so, where can I get one?

09-06-2016, 10:21 AM	#2
tag50 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 1,977	Re: Battery lift tool They make a flat rubber strap with hooks on the ends that work pretty good. I use a end piece off a ratchet tie-down. Or you could use the hooks off a bungee with a rope replacing the elastic. .

09-06-2016, 10:27 AM	#3
fastal Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Stratford, Connecticut Posts: 8	Re: Battery lift tool Thanks. I just found this on Amazon and bought it. https://www.amazon.com/EZGO-609628-B...ct_top?ie=UTF8

09-07-2016, 09:13 AM	#6
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,232	Re: Battery lift tool last time i got new batteries the guy hands me one. we take them out of my truck and load up the new ones and he asked for it back. i have one but left at home when i went to the battery dealer.

09-07-2016, 10:05 AM	#7
fastal Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Stratford, Connecticut Posts: 8	Re: Battery lift tool I also have the strap that goes around the posts that I have used for years on auto batteries but I now see where the battery companies say not to lift by the post. Why do they make this type of strap if it is such a bad idea? On closed areas where you can't get use your hands or one of those side clamp devices, the post holder is the only way to get the battery out.

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09-06-2016, 06:28 PM	#4
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,232	That is a standard battery strap and not a bad price. Message sent using the latest version of Crap-A-Talk

09-07-2016, 10:14 AM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Battery lift tool One word of warning about the battery straps shown with the hooks is this, they get old and fail at the rivets. And when that happens you will drop the battery and that hurts the battery or your foot. So be sure the strap is in good condition before using it. Some even have expiration dates printed on them.

09-07-2016, 11:20 AM	#10
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Battery lift tool I used to give these away with the cable sets until I realized the danger of using an 'expired' strap

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