In late 2015 I put in a Odyssey 925L to replace a 1200 that was 8 years old. The 925L now needs replacing at just over 4 years. The prices have gone up to $189 so I decided to try the Big Crank ETX-30L for $119.95, no tax and no shipping. Seemed to have good reviews and at nearly 1/2 price at my door I thought I?d try it. Will report back on how it holds up.
Been using the UB12350 battery- weighs about 24Lbs, about 315CCA. I have a full electrical panel and have most everything off for startup except the PFD, thats driven by a backup battery. Never had any issues and at $70 Im fine replacing every 4 years. YTX30L-BS is next on my trying list at 380CCA.
TJ- for sure let us know how Big Crank works out for you.
Last edited by ReidVaitor : 05-21-2020 at 03:44 PM.
Reason: adding electronics
I've held off on Big Crank only because I heard many say it just flat out stops working after 18 months. But most dont and are really happy with the battery.
Thanks for the future updates!
Many of the aerobatic planes use to start their high compression -580's. I think they are being swapped for lithium for weight today.
I had two -680's for 10 years and they did great. I would swap one out every year and then put it in my BMW GS and my family's GS's when they had them. Worked great and I never had a battery older than 2 years old.
I have switched to the EarthX batteries in the back and saved a ton of weight. I am almost always loaded and it really helped the CG when fuel is burned.
There is a noticiable difference between starting power between the Ody and EarthX. I plan on swapping them around 5-6 years.
__________________ Scott Schmidt
Salt Lake City, UT
Trying something other than Odyssey
Linear Mode
