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Krbk123 · Feb 14, 2021

What was the original battery for a R and where was it located, and any pictures would be greatly appreciated. We are trying to restore to 100% original.

larry Mi · Feb 14, 2021

It was under the fuel tank. 6v

DIM · Feb 15, 2021

Sorry but If you want your R to be original then the decals are wrong. The decal on the gas tank and on the hood were never used togather. If your tractor is a 1949 then the hood decal is wrong. Most people
get the 1949 wrong. See picture of 49 It has wrong motor and alt but right decals

sms · Feb 20, 2021

Has to be a short one. I understand one
for an old VW bug fits. Or look up sizes,
interstate used to make one that fit.

Clyde in Colo · Feb 20, 2021

I bought one at NAPA that fit under the tank as shown.

Rich'sToys · Feb 20, 2021

On my R I shimmed both ends of the gas tank up a little to get the battery under there. It works fine, but doesn't have the nice straight line of sight along the top of the hood and gas tank.

SWMolines · Feb 22, 2021

I lay my Optima batteries on the side to clear the tank.

Some of the very early Rs had the battery mounted behind the rear axle on the operator platform.

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