How to choose a portable battery jump starter?

[pycoed]

Try one of the capacitor start jumpers. No batteries to go bad, weigh only a couple of pounds & small enough to keep in a glove box of a car. I bought one last year for a Kubota engined Cushman Truckster because I was sick of carting around jump leads & a heavy battery (the only spares I had were pickup sized).
Kubota has done over 9000 hours & needs 15 secs of glowplugs to start. Battery is an odd size in a small battery box, so this capacitor starter seemed worth a try at £90.
It works perfectly & will charge itself up & start an engine if the battery shows more than 5V! Can be precharged from a good battery too in which case it will start an engine without a battery.
I even used it to start my tractor the other day ( 2.4l 45hp UTB 445DT) - the first time in 11 years it wouldn't start - stll on the same battery too!
ElectroStart(R) Batteryless Power Start 16A 12V E/START16: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

 

[betty2017]

The one you suggest in much higher price than my budget. I believe one less than $80 would be better.

I've had this one for a while now:
Amazon.com: Antigravity Batteries AG-XP-1� Multi-Function Power Supply and Jump Starter: Automotive

It works well. I've started several V-8 pickups and one 4 cyl SUV. It will also charge your phone and run your laptop PC. Recharge from AC or 12 V in your car.

 

[megaboz]

The one you suggest in much higher price than my budget. I believe one less than $80 would be better.

Go with the bigger one. It is multi-functional, and will give you the extra jump when needed. I have the 400 AMP model from AntiGravity, works great, will start a V8 without a battery. I would do the larger one just because... They are well worth the money.

 

[airbiscuit]

I have had good luck with this, and yes, I have used it tro start my tractor.

 

[betty2017]

OK. Thanks a lot for your suggestion.

Try one of the capacitor start jumpers. No batteries to go bad, weigh only a couple of pounds & small enough to keep in a glove box of a car. I bought one last year for a Kubota engined Cushman Truckster because I was sick of carting around jump leads & a heavy battery (the only spares I had were pickup sized).
Kubota has done over 9000 hours & needs 15 secs of glowplugs to start. Battery is an odd size in a small battery box, so this capacitor starter seemed worth a try at ｣90.
It works perfectly & will charge itself up & start an engine if the battery shows more than 5V! Can be precharged from a good battery too in which case it will start an engine without a battery.
I even used it to start my tractor the other day ( 2.4l 45hp UTB 445DT) - the first time in 11 years it wouldn't start - stll on the same battery too!
ElectroStart(R) Batteryless Power Start 16��A 12V E/START16��: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

 

[bigtiller]

OK. Thanks a lot for your suggestion.

If you decide to go with lit-ion batteries, read this review from Consumer Report about storing them in your car. They say all of the 10 models tested failed when temperatures reached 0 degrees fahrenheit. And they don't like being over 120 degrees, as in a parked car in the sun.

I'm following this thread because I would like to buy one someday and don't know which ones are worth my money.

Best Jump Starter Buying Guide - Consumer Reports

 

[Victorvt]

I was just going to suggest Consumer Reports - as was just mentioned above. Also, usually always several reviews and comparison charts that you can find on Google ranking the best ones.

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[betty2017]

OK. It is really helpful. Thanks a lot.

If you decide to go with lit-ion batteries, read this review from Consumer Report about storing them in your car. They say all of the 10 models tested failed when temperatures reached 0 degrees fahrenheit. And they don't like being over 120 degrees, as in a parked car in the sun.

I'm following this thread because I would like to buy one someday and don't know which ones are worth my money.

Best Jump Starter Buying Guide - Consumer Reports

 

[robertangela279]

car starter also needs to be recharged just like a regular battery to make sure they are ready to go in an emergency. That means that you may have to carry a heavy jump starter from your car to your house periodically to recharge it. i suggest only choice what ever company but select only that company which gives after sales services

 

[betty2017]

I believe it is not a good choice.

car starter also needs to be recharged just like a regular battery to make sure they are ready to go in an emergency. That means that you may have to carry a heavy jump starter from your car to your house periodically to recharge it. i suggest only choice what ever company but select only that company which gives after sales services