Recommendations on battery charger/starter

[sleuth]

My trickle charger / battery jump starter went up in smoke tonight. Have had it for over 8 years but when I plugged it in tonight to assist my weak mower battery, it popped and went up in smoke.

Had something like this before except it also did 6V batteries. My only gripe with it is I had to reattach the Gator clips a dozen times because they were always breaking off.

Schumacher Electric SE-1052 2/10/50A 12 Volt Manual Battery Charger with Engine Start - 94026334AL

Product Features: 50A ENGINE START | 10A FAST CHARGE | 2A CHARGE FOR ENGINE STARTING, CHARGING & RUGGED USE Heavy-duty transformer ─ for long-lasting, dependable service Heavy-gauge steel case with powder-coated fin

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Looking for recommendations for a new unit.

 

[LittleBill21]

i like these models lots of nice features.

https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-56-353-12-Volt-Battery-Charger/dp/B000FRLO9Y?dchild=1&keywords=&qid=1616639228&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=ast45-20&linkId=870d68d72155726e45936a1addfa295e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

 

[LittleBill21]

i like these models lots of nice features.

https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-56-353-12-Volt-Battery-Charger/dp/B000FRLO9Y?dchild=1&keywords=&qid=1616639228&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=ast45-20&linkId=870d68d72155726e45936a1addfa295e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

can also do this model for 6v if necessary

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[Hay Dude]

It would help to know what size batteries and engine types you are jump starting.
I have to jump larger displacement diesels that are sometimes very cold. I have a John Deere brand jump starter and I have been very happy with it.

 

[LittleBill21]

maybe you just want another of the same kind

Amazon.com: Schumacher SC1281 100 Amp 30 Amp 6V/12V Fully Automatic Smart Battery Charger 100A Engine Starter and 30A Boost Maintainer and Auto Desulfator Advanced Diagnostic Testing: Automotive

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[sleuth]

It would help to know what size batteries and engine types you are jump starting.
I have to jump larger displacement diesels that are sometimes very cold. I have a John Deere brand jump starter and I have been very happy with it.

Used primarily for my lawn tractors and if needed the brand new Kioti CX2510 I’m buying. Other small engines as needed.

 

[Hay Dude]

Used primarily for my lawn tractors and if needed the brand new Kioti CX2510 I’m buying. Other small engines as needed.

The John Deere jump starter would be plenty for what you are doing. I see them new at the Deere dealerships. They are on a small pair of wheels. I see used units once in a while on Craigs List and that’s where I got mine.
Works great.