Okay the 2003 Rancher ES has been sitting for a few months. We got snow today so I thought I'd take her out for a spin. I was able to get it started with the rope, but not able to shift gears without the emergency lever. I put the battery on my smart charger on the 1 amp setting but I think it's toast.

My question is, what's the best place to buy a replacement battery? What type /brand lasts the longest?

 

Maybe you folks could just mention where you bought your last ATV battery what type it is and what you paid... Or you could talk about the weather or whatever. Just say something!

 

Believe it or not I have good luck with Wal-marts "Everstart" brand battery in my snowmachine,I will give it a try when my ATV needs one. Just follow "Everstart" set up instructions to the letter.

I just started my sled this winter no problem,and it's the batter's 4th season,never took it out or put it on a charger when stored away and it cost under $40!

 

+1 on WalMart.
just changed mine so i could get it started easier this winter - old one was a few years and worked fine in summer, but wouldn't allow more than one crank in the cold.
think i paid about $50 for it, just followed the guide onscreen for right model. took only a few minutes to change. also discovered some mice evidence in the battery housing so will try to remedy that now, too.