Hustler Fastrak Zero-Turn U1 Lawn Mower and Tractor Replacement Battery (2024)

FAQs

How long does a zero turn mower battery last? ›

A new lawn battery should last between three and five years. In order to achieve that, however, it's important to perform regular maintenance.

Your mower battery will probably fall into the Group U1 category, which means it is 8.3 inches long, 5.1 inches wide, and 7.25 inches high. Don't disregard this size description; it's important that you can fit the battery comfortably and firmly in the tray and engine compartment.

Most riding mowers take a 12 volt battery, although some smaller mowers rely on a 6 volt battery. If you're unsure what type of battery your mower requires, you can check the voltage of your old battery, or look up the information in your owner's manual or on the manufacturer's website.

The average lifespan of a lawn mower battery is approximately three years. The typical estimated life of a Lithium-Ion battery is about two to three years or 300 to 500 charge cycles, whichever occurs first. Some high-quality lithium-ion batteries can last up to five years with proper care and maintenance.

If your lawn mower battery won't hold a charge, verify connections are clean and tight first, then connect it to the charger. If it isn't fully charged within 8 hours, your battery is dead and you'll need to replace it. If your lawn mower battery does charge fully, the charge should not drain if it is not in use.

The main difference between these two types of batteries is their terminal position. Group U1L mower batteries have a positive terminal in the left-hand corner towards the top of the battery. Group U1R batteries, on the other hand, have a positive terminal located on the upper right-hand side.

A U-1 battery is a universal size battery. It is a Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) battery that has a 35 AH capacity. Simply put, U-1 batteries are 12 volts, 35 amp-hour batteries.

For most riding lawn mowers, a battery with a minimum of 145 CCA is recommended. This ensures sufficient power to start the mower's engine reliably. The CCA rating represents the battery's ability to deliver a high current in cold temperatures, which is crucial for starting the engine.

How to tell if a battery is AGM or standard? ›

This is a special type of glass material that acts as a sponge, soaking up any extra water in the battery. You can tell if your product has an AGM by looking for “AGM” on the label, or by using the model number to look it up on the manufacturer's website. If you're not sure where to look, ask us!

You could leave your lead-acid lawn mower battery on the charger all winter long if it has a float setting. The charger will top off its charge for months and keep it from losing power while it sits on the shelf. A smart charger will recharge a lawn mower battery in hours.

If regular charging doesn't work, you can attempt to jump start the battery. While it's technically possible to jump start a riding mower using a car, it's not the best choice. Lawn mower batteries are typically more difficult to access than car batteries.

Replacement batteries cost between $100 and $300.

A riding lawn mower with an especially small engine may have a 6-volt battery. The lawn mower's alternator keeps its battery charged. A few hours of mowing recharges it the same way hours of highway driving can keep your car battery mostly charged.

How long it lasts after that depends on how well it's been maintained. PenningsLandscaping: Maintain the mower and put about 2,000 hours on it, then sell it and buy a new one if you don't want to dump money into it. Two thousand hours is generally the number you'll hit without any major repairs.

Based on that usage, a lower-quality line of residential mowers is expected to last 450-500 hours, while a John Deere residential lawn mower will last around 1,000-1,500 hours. Those estimates are made assuming that proper care and regular maintenance are taking place.