Review of Earth X 36D LiPO4 Battery

[loudelectronics]

Picked up a Earth X Battery 36D here in Manitoba from a local dealer. Wanted to shed some pounds on the right side of my sled.

Battery weighs 3.3 lbs, 680PCA and 405 CCA at -30*.

The construction is much better then the shorai and ballistic. No cells to come loose and fail. This is why I chose this battery. They have a pattented system that increases reliability and durability of the battery. Plus electric circuits are designed in the USA and specifically made for snowmobiling and atv applications.

So I was very skeptical of the batteries ability to turn my sled over in the coldest of days. However I wanted to shed some pounds on that side of sled cause it always felt heavier on that side and had to compensate with suspension adjustments on left side. After installing the battery and doing lift suspension tests on the front suspension i could take the left shock back to near the same settings as the right shock. So that 10 lbs does make a differnence when it came to the sag on the suspension. I know it is only 10 lbs savings but I do honestly feel that it made a difference in my sidehilling ability on my left side. I am not a heavy weight so maybe that it was just enough for me to balance easier. On the right side I have always had full control on a side hill and sled would not pitch after skinz install. Still had the problem on left side. This battery seemed to be enough to level me out, so I am happy. Since the batt sits so high in the chassis that weight savings may have had more of an effect than weight alone does. I am sure if it was low in chassis the 10 lbs would not make a difference.

So... How does it start at -30*? Just as good if not better than stock. -32 the other morning and sled started right up. No cycling of battery or heating it up like others I have seen. Very very happy with it.

I have a vid of starting at -20* I think. Will post to youtube.

 

[natedawgedog]

this is the battery that I have had my eye on and am still hesitant to buy one, how long have you had it in now? I like the idea that it has built in protection and can use a normal battery charger. looking forward to a long term update from you on this one!

 

[hamrtyme]

are you not a dealer for these batteries?

 

[sledhed.2008]

i installed earthX 36 in my sled about 2 months ago. i have been very happy with the results so far. at +20 f nytro starts on the first try. the coldest test was -5 f, it took 4 cycles with 3 minutes between each cycle

 

[soldi]

looks promising...

 

[loudelectronics]

i installed earthX 36 in my sled about 2 months ago. i have been very happy with the results so far. at +20 f nytro starts on the first try. the coldest test was -5 f, it took 4 cycles with 3 minutes between each cycle

This is interesting. The video I have was done at -5f or -20 when batt was installed without charging it. Nytro did its typical stall and then fired right up. After the battery was used for a bit and was charged 100% it even fired first try after sitting in below -30c.

 

[beeze455]

It is the temp of the battery not the engine that makes these things not start easy. It could be -50F and a warm litium battery will start it right up. If it is 15F, it will take a few cranks.

 

[loudelectronics]

Yes, battery was cold soaked along with engine at -26 overnight.

The cranking amps of LiPO Batts drops significantly at -30. With 408 cca it is near twice that of the yuasa. So lots left to get the sled started.

 

[Bamboo]

Cant seem to find any info? Do you have a link?

 

[loudelectronics]

Google earthX motor sports.

 

[Dimebag]

This is very interesting. But how could one lifepo be so different from the others, when its using the same technology?

No need for several tries to get it started?

 

[yzviper366]

Crazy price. I think ill try loosing 10ibs from the beer.belly before i blow $340 for a battery

 

[loudelectronics]

-36c last night. Sled started, died and then started right up.

The 36D has really high cranking amps.

 

[natedawgedog]

This is very interesting. But how could one lifepo be so different from the others, when its using the same technology?

No need for several tries to get it started?

higher cca ratings, same tech as other lipo batteries but built in individual cell protection, and the ability to use a "normal" battery charger are other big pluses that I see as make this worth it.

Ive been doing reading on bike, atv and light sport aircraft forums and this battery seems to stand out as a little better quality/durability than the other brands

 

[Dimebag]

Thats awesome.

Im still using a ballistic battery in my Raptor 700, and its working like a charm. You can use a regular charger on it as long as it does not have desulfication mode.

I'll be looking into one of these Earth-X batteries for my Nytro if they seem to hold up.

Please post back your results in the end of the season