6 Volt Batteries

Kix · 06-17-2010, 10:04 PM

I'm just doing some preliminary shopping for six 6 volt batteries. The Trojan 105's I now have are 2006 models and are starting to show their age. A cart shop suggested that I consider batteries made by US Battery. I've never previously heard of them. They'll sell all six for $425. The price sounds good but I don't know how they would compare to new Trojans.

The shop owner has not been around every time I've visited so I can't find any specs on them.

Anyone every heard of them? How would they compare on performance with Trojans?

Thanks

KIX

arcitech · 06-17-2010, 10:08 PM

This should help:
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...omparison.html

If the price is that good, I'd go for it, just take care of your batteries and they will last longer than you expect. Abuse them and you'll buy new ones every couple of years no matter what brand.

rabbitreborn · 06-17-2010, 10:17 PM

wow, If they are selling the US2200 that cheap sign me up! I pay more than that for the ones we use at the shop (relabeled with the Interstate label of course) when I buy them 48 at a time wholesale.

Seriously, US battery makes a really good battery, technically the US2200 is better than the Trojan T-105. Interstate (until recently) bought these and had them relabeled as the Interstate Workaholic and in all the years we have been selling them, we have never had many issues with them.

Russ/TN · 06-17-2010, 10:55 PM

Check out the "Golf cart battery comparison" thread in the stickies at the top of the forum.

Medrep · 06-18-2010, 10:08 AM

Anyone have experience with the Costco batteries??
I see them for sale every time I shop there and always wonder if they are any good. I think they sell for around 75 bucks a piece.

sunking · 06-18-2010, 11:42 AM

Trojans use to be the premier golf cart battery. But since they were taken over by a private equity group a few years ago, they changed the design and cut corners to reduce production cost so they could look better to be sold again at a profit. Since then companies like US Battery have stepped up and taken their place.

Kix · 06-18-2010, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I'll try to catch the shop owner and find out the specs on them. KIX

06-17-2010, 10:04 PM	#1
Kix Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 65	6 Volt Batteries I'm just doing some preliminary shopping for six 6 volt batteries. The Trojan 105's I now have are 2006 models and are starting to show their age. A cart shop suggested that I consider batteries made by US Battery. I've never previously heard of them. They'll sell all six for $425. The price sounds good but I don't know how they would compare to new Trojans. The shop owner has not been around every time I've visited so I can't find any specs on them. Anyone every heard of them? How would they compare on performance with Trojans? Thanks KIX
Kix Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 65

06-17-2010, 10:08 PM	#2
arcitech Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 503	Re: 6 Volt Batteries This should help: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...omparison.html If the price is that good, I'd go for it, just take care of your batteries and they will last longer than you expect. Abuse them and you'll buy new ones every couple of years no matter what brand.

06-17-2010, 10:17 PM	#3
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: 6 Volt Batteries wow, If they are selling the US2200 that cheap sign me up! I pay more than that for the ones we use at the shop (relabeled with the Interstate label of course) when I buy them 48 at a time wholesale. Seriously, US battery makes a really good battery, technically the US2200 is better than the Trojan T-105. Interstate (until recently) bought these and had them relabeled as the Interstate Workaholic and in all the years we have been selling them, we have never had many issues with them.

06-17-2010, 10:55 PM	#4
Russ/TN Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Central Tennessee Posts: 150	Re: 6 Volt Batteries Check out the "Golf cart battery comparison" thread in the stickies at the top of the forum.

06-18-2010, 10:08 AM	#5
Medrep Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Posts: 10	Re: 6 Volt Batteries Anyone have experience with the Costco batteries?? I see them for sale every time I shop there and always wonder if they are any good. I think they sell for around 75 bucks a piece.

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06-18-2010, 11:42 AM	#6
sunking Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 486	Re: 6 Volt Batteries Trojans use to be the premier golf cart battery. But since they were taken over by a private equity group a few years ago, they changed the design and cut corners to reduce production cost so they could look better to be sold again at a profit. Since then companies like US Battery have stepped up and taken their place.
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06-18-2010, 06:51 PM	#7
Kix Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 65	Re: 6 Volt Batteries Thanks for the info guys. I'll try to catch the shop owner and find out the specs on them. KIX
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