The John Deere 56 battery size is listed as Group 24F, 12 V, 10.25 × 6.81 × 8.88 in.
Battery sizeGroup 24F
Voltage12 V
Case size10.25 × 6.81 × 8.88 in
John Deere 56 Battery Specs
Battery size / group
Group 24F
Battery voltage
12 V
Battery dimensions
10.25 × 6.81 × 8.88 in
Battery Spec Comparisons Chart
Voltage comparison
This model
12 V
Average
11.66 V
Low
6 V
High
24 V
Case length comparison
This model
10.25 in
Average
11.13 in
Low
7.75 in
High
13 in
John Deere 56 Battery FAQ
Replacement battery recommendation
The best replacement battery for the John Deere 56 U1 Lawn Mower and Tractor is the AJC-U1-300-198743, which is a sealed lead acid (AGM) battery that arrives fully charged and ready to install
Battery voltage
The official battery voltage for the John Deere 56 tractor is 12 volts
Battery group size
The official battery group size for the John Deere 56 tractor is BCI Group Size 24F. This size is suitable for compact and utility tractors, providing high power for small-to-medium diesel engines
Battery CCA
John Deere does not list a specific cold cranking amps (CCA) rating for the 56 U1 battery on; however, compatible replacement batteries like the AJC-U1-300 are 12V SLA AGM and designed as direct replacements for John Deere 56 U1 applications
Battery location
The battery on the John Deere 56 tractor is located underneath the right access step. You may need to open the flap and possibly remove the access step to access it
Battery replacement steps
The battery on a John Deere 56 tractor is located underneath the right access step; open the flap and remove the step by taking out the attaching screws if needed. On tractors with step lighting, first open the cover and disconnect the light connector before removing the step
Bad battery symptoms
Common symptoms of a failing battery in a John Deere 56 tractor include hard starting or no response when trying to start, rapid battery drain, and visible corrosion on battery terminals. If the battery voltage is low (11.5V or less), it likely needs to be replaced
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Please check official deere.com website for official information.
