12V battery jump box recomendations?

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Years ago I bought a car (truck, tractor) battery jump box similar to one pictured from Harbor Freight. It worked OK but many years ago so I need to replace it.
Ones I see now have all these features I don't need like USB port, digital display, etc. and most reviews aren't good. I'm looking for simple with lots of cranking power...ones I see I'm sure are over-rated.
An analog meter would be nice to see if it's charged. A light on it may be ok...but I don't need/want an air compressor . Something around $150 or less (?).
Real experience with one means a lot. It's been cold here and two tractors are on battery tenders but won't quite crank over.
Thanks.

 

[Topzide]

Open it up and get a replacement battery. I've done those on units uears ago when having to use at garden tractor repair shop.

 

[4570Man]

My Noco pack works great as long as the engine actually is capable of starting. It can’t keep a non operational engine spinning over as long as the bigger and heavier lead acid batteries can.

 

[bigdeer2000]

Been real happy with noco boost box. I have gbx75 but they have several sizes

 

[Tinhack]

I got this one as a Christmas gift for my BIL. As it turns out after some research, it came in at number two right behind a $350 model of a different brand. It beats the famous Noco hands down. It's supposed to be able to start a 10-cylinder diesel. It looked so good in tests, I bought myself one too. It comes with a case so it can be kept in a vehicle. It is very heavy, but compact and comes with a USB charger and cables.

 

[Popgadget]

After watching the Project Farm reviews, i bought a Gooloo from Amazon.

GOOLOO GT4000 Jump Starter 4000A 100W Pre-heating Tech

4000A portable jump starter for 12L gas/10L diesel. Works in -40°F-140°F, IP65 waterproof. 100W PD/QC/USB ports, 400-lumen LED, 10 safety protections!

us.gooloo.com

It replaced my much heavier Lead Acid jump pack, and actually works better.

 

[ssgp2]

I got this one as a Christmas gift for my BIL. As it turns out after some research, it came in at number two right behind a $350 model of a different brand. It beats the famous Noco hands down. It's supposed to be able to start a 10-cylinder diesel. It looked so good in tests, I bought myself one too. It comes with a case so it can be kept in a vehicle. It is very heavy, but compact and comes with a USB charger and cables.

I got the same one for Christmas. Haven't had to use it on my truck (diesel), but it spun the SxS with a 0% battery like crazy. And it recharges super fast.

 

[Tinhack]

I got the same one for Christmas. Haven't had to use it on my truck (diesel), but it spun the SxS with a 0% battery like crazy. And it recharges super fast.

I used mine on my little Kenbota. It's only a 2-cyl diesel but it ran the glow plugs and spun that like a lawnmower with no plug.

 

[jeepcoma]

I've bought two of the "Jump-N-Carry JNCXFE X-Force Extreme 12V Dual Battery Jump Starter". Seems they are no long in production, but you can buy them through 3rd parties. Made in USA, very heavy duty, no problem starting diesels that are totally dead. Only features are high quality, an onboard trickle charger, a volt meter, and a 12v cigarette outlet (very handy for those times when you need a 12v air compressor!).

Very heavy though, sucks to lug it around places. They (used to at least) make a single battery version which would be much more portable.

I have a few Noco charges on different batteries and they seem high quality, but I have never tried any of the boosters.

 

[bmaverick]

My Noco pack works great as long as the engine actually is capable of starting. It can’t keep a non operational engine spinning over as long as the bigger and heavier lead acid batteries can.

The NOCO Boost-X GBX155 unit rated #1 in the Project Farms head-to-head durability review.
4250A, great for jumping big diesel engines too.

I was surprised at the tests they did.
Worth while to watch and draw your conclusions if 2nd, 3rd or 4th place contenders would meet your needs.

 

[Popgadget]

I chose the Gooloo based on his original review, a not too distant second place at almost 1/4 the price. But there is no disputing the Noco’s superior performance. But at least for me, there is also no dispute about the value of the Gooloo.

 

[LouNY]

Years ago I bought a car (truck, tractor) battery jump box similar to one pictured from Harbor Freight. It worked OK but many years ago so I need to replace it.
Ones I see now have all these features I don't need like USB port, digital display, etc. and most reviews aren't good. I'm looking for simple with lots of cranking power...ones I see I'm sure are over-rated.
An analog meter would be nice to see if it's charged. A light on it may be ok...but I don't need/want an air compressor . Something around $150 or less (?).
Real experience with one means a lot. It's been cold here and two tractors are on battery tenders but won't quite crank over.
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I have the model shown and it works good for me. It's actually the second one I've bought as I bought a second one a few years ago and gifted to my brother.

From the Clore "store" on Amazon, I keep looking at the ES 6000 but it's a lot of money for not quite twice the capacity.
One day when the battery on the CIH PUMA 125 died it took both boost paks to get her started so it could be driven down to the shop to work on.

Some of the fancy compact units look and sound good, but I have to wonder how they will hold up when left in cold buildings or vehicles.

 

[Seven Gables]

I needed to replace a very old jump pack that had long quit working. Like others have mentioned I watched PF tests and for the money the gooloo seemed like best value for my uses. I’m a stickler for keeping good batteries in equipment but sometimes you need a jumper. I bought the GP4000 less than $100, only needed to use it once on my sisters car. It was deader than doornail , it cranked and started it easily.

 

[gsganzer]

I have a NOCO GB150 and I've had no complaints.

 

[nikdfish]

No complaints with the Gooloo GT4000 or GP4000 models. Both have worked out well & hold a charge for a long time. Both have started vehicles with bad batteries, not just dead.

 

[Alan W.]

Ive had the Gooloo for two years now and it still shows full charge after a few uses. You can catch them on sale during Christmas on Walmart.com. I think I gave about sixty dollars for mine.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I have a NOCO GB150 and I've had no complaints.

The robust integrated captive leads and good clamps are great features.
I have the similar GB155.

 

[bigtiller]

I have had a 950 peak amp Schumacher for 8 years. Never started anything with it. I use it to power my 25 gallon weed sprayer.

But if I were to replace it, I would give a good look at the JNC770R. I like the 68" cables and the on/off switch.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I ordered a GOOLOO GP4000 online Walmart, $75.99 free shipping. I'll see, hopefully good for the money.
Thanks all!

 

[dfkrug]

I also have a GooLoo box and it has worked great. Just started my excavator with it today.

I also use it in a school setting to run my CNC laser, since the GooLoo has a 2.1Amp USB socket.

Had it maybe 3y now. 2 thumbs up.