Truck battery replacement interval
Truck battery replacement interval
(OP)
Is there a calculation or schedule to help determine the best battery replacement interval for trucks, or is quarterly load testing and result trending the best option.
We are currently replacing batteries on our small fleet
(fire department) every two years and I would like to extend that period.
We are currently replacing batteries on our small fleet
(fire department) every two years and I would like to extend that period.





RE: Truck battery replacement interval
Rod
RE: Truck battery replacement interval
I have instituted fluid testing and trending for the engines, tranfer cases, driveline transmissions and pump transmissions, so I am not up against a brick wall, but I have more experience in this area and was better prepared to provide supporting data and case histories.
Our fleet consists of newer Macks and Peterbilts one older ('68)Ford 750 GPM pumper and a Dodge utility van as our oldest pieces of equipment, so fortunatly our front line units use the latest in mobile electrical systems. Hence my hopes of saving tax dollars by not replacing the batteries until they display some sign of deteriorating performance through
testing and trending.
RE: Truck battery replacement interval
http://www.csiro.au/csiro/achievem/manuf25.htm
Cheers
Greg Locock
RE: Truck battery replacement interval
It is a tough call to "...to put at ease those on the department who can not comprehend..."!---I am a firm believer in 'zero defects policy' as I have been in charge of several large corporate PM programs that resulted in substantial savings by preventing a number of total shutdowns due to mechanical breakdowns. Not 100% but, a big improvement over 'runn it till it breaks' philosophy. You have your work cut out for you. Best of luck.
Rod
RE: Truck battery replacement interval
Blacksmith
RE: Truck battery replacement interval
I agree with you. Any reputable company does not make warranty claims that will put them out of business. Monitoring and trending the batteries through this period should verify battery condition.
Thanks for your time and input.