What battery charger do you use?

[tjandrews]

I have an AGM battery in my Hustler Raptor X lawn mower that needs charging. I've been told that a normal battery charger (Schumacher SC-600A) can't be used. What battery charger are you using for AGM batteries? Also, the battery in my Kioti DK4510 is getting weak, and I'm thinking of replacing it with an AGM battery. Any suggestions and/or issues?

The only AGM battery I might have would be inside my computer Universal Power Supplies, and by definition those units contain the charger. But, the last 10 amp battery charger I bought - from Harbor Freight about five years ago - has a switch on the front to go from "standard" to "AGM."

 

[JeepHead]

I have this one from Harbor Freight and it has worked well for me the last couple of years.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-amp-fully-automatic-microprocessor-controlled-battery-chargermaintainer-63350.html

 

[tom4018]

I've had great service with these; https://www.harborfreight.com/4-amp...ntrolled-battery-chargermaintainer-63350.html

Use on DW'S car, 3500 pu and the tractors. Keeps them topped off.

I have had good luck with one of those.

 

[Kubota Kid]

I’m a firm believer in using battery maintainer on everything while they sit. My one tractor the original battery lasted 15 yrs before needing replacement.

 

[VineO]

I have an AGM battery in my Hustler Raptor X lawn mower that needs charging. I've been told that a normal battery charger (Schumacher SC-600A) can't be used. What battery charger are you using for AGM batteries? Also, the battery in my Kioti DK4510 is getting weak, and I'm thinking of replacing it with an AGM battery. Any suggestions and/or issues?

I use a Schumacher SC1359. It has an AGM mode. Has been working great for a couple of years.
www.schumacherelectric.com/products/sc1359-15a-6v-12v-fully-automatic-battery-charger/?srsltid=AfmBOopLYfoULdAUFeTr7ZEsjDc4PUgUYKmKTb8oa3i2OcuL8-pwOQCc

 

[Paul Thornton]

I also use a NOCO.

 

[Dennis Mohn]

This does it just fine for AGM. And its not mentioned, yet it does lithium too on the 2Amp charge setting!

2/8/15 Amp Automatic Microprocessor Controlled Battery Charger

Amazing deals on this 2/8/15 Amp 12V Automatic Charger Starter at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

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totally agree

 

[kenmbz]

I have had two BatteryMinders fail, one that flatted a battery out.

I have a few Battery Tenders that are doing well, one must be 20 years old.

 

[Grumpycat]

I have had two BatteryMinders fail, one that flatted a battery out.

I have a few Battery Tenders that are doing well, one must be 20 years old.

I have a Battery Tender™ which puts out a steady 16v no matter what (yes, it is broken and long out of its 10 year warranty). Have a couple others which do the right thing. All my new battery maintainers are NOCO.

 

[Grumpycat]

Another point to make is that Ford manages one’s vehicle battery different if AGM vs lead-acid. The setting is in Ford’s service computer and also accessible by the public with Forscan.