BDI Batteries

Balthazar00 · 01-19-2016, 02:55 PM

Picked up a used 2001 Club Car DS a while back that has Duracell batteries in it and I think they're finally going bad. I say finally, but I only got about two years out of them (that I know of... Not sure how old they really were when I purchased the cart and there's no date indication anywhere on the batteries). Anyway... Has anyone had experience with BDI batteries? I think they're made by Crown. Looking at a set of 6 (8-volt) CR-150 BDI batteries for $559. CR-165 Crown batteries are $639. I know the Crown 165s have a longer hour rating, but I only use the cart for a lot of stop-and-go work on the property and not for very long distances or hours.

I just want to get a better idea of BDI battery quality and how long they last. I care for and maintain my batteries extremely well. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

kernal · 01-19-2016, 06:06 PM

Are you sure those are not 12v batteries? (BDI CR-150) Edit: I see they are calling both the 12v and 8v CR 150?

I have no personal experience with them. Sounds like they would be enough for your needs but for $80 I'd be tempted to go with the real deal. (8v CR 165)
Higher capacity=smaller hit per cycle=longer service life, generally speaking.

Balthazar00 · 01-19-2016, 06:49 PM

Thanks, kernal! I may have a bigger problem, however. Going to post a new thread in just a few minutes. :-(

jjance · 01-19-2016, 08:10 PM

If those Crown batteries look like the ones in this photo I would not buy them. I bought 6 of them and none of them lasted a year. They were sold as Crown batteries but nowhere on the battery does it say Crown. Just a picture of a Crown. My best advise would be to buy T-875's Trojans.(which I have now). Guaranteed for 18mo. They are 170Ah batteries and only $80 more than those junk batteries. @$120 ea

Balthazar00 · 01-19-2016, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjance

If those Crown batteries look like the ones in this photo I would not buy them. I bought 6 of them and none of them lasted a year. They were sold as Crown batteries but nowhere on the battery does it say Crown. Just a picture of a Crown. My best advise would be to buy T-875's Trojans.(which I have now). Guaranteed for 18mo. They are 170Ah batteries and only $80 more than those junk batteries. @$120 ea

Good to know! Thanks!

01-19-2016, 02:55 PM	#1
Balthazar00 Getting Wild Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Georgia Posts: 99	BDI Batteries Picked up a used 2001 Club Car DS a while back that has Duracell batteries in it and I think they're finally going bad. I say finally, but I only got about two years out of them (that I know of... Not sure how old they really were when I purchased the cart and there's no date indication anywhere on the batteries). Anyway... Has anyone had experience with BDI batteries? I think they're made by Crown. Looking at a set of 6 (8-volt) CR-150 BDI batteries for $559. CR-165 Crown batteries are $639. I know the Crown 165s have a longer hour rating, but I only use the cart for a lot of stop-and-go work on the property and not for very long distances or hours. I just want to get a better idea of BDI battery quality and how long they last. I care for and maintain my batteries extremely well. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

01-19-2016, 06:06 PM	#2
kernal Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 2,759	Re: BDI Batteries Are you sure those are not 12v batteries? (BDI CR-150) Edit: I see they are calling both the 12v and 8v CR 150? I have no personal experience with them. Sounds like they would be enough for your needs but for $80 I'd be tempted to go with the real deal. (8v CR 165) Higher capacity=smaller hit per cycle=longer service life, generally speaking.

01-19-2016, 06:49 PM	#3
Balthazar00 Getting Wild Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Georgia Posts: 99	Re: BDI Batteries Thanks, kernal! I may have a bigger problem, however. Going to post a new thread in just a few minutes. :-(

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