Schumacher SC1609 vs SC1588 vs SC1682: Best Small Battery Charger for You? If you’re like me and need a charger for small batteries—think motorcycles, lawn mowers, or power sports vehicles—you’ve landed on the Schumacher SC1609, SC1588, and SC1682. The SC1609 pumps out 5A, the SC1588 is a 2A maintainer, and the SC1682 is a rugged … Read more
Schumacher SC1353 vs SC1309 vs SC1364: Best Automatic Wheeled Charger? If you’re in the market for a wheeled automatic battery charger, the Schumacher SC1353, SC1309, and SC1364 are three models you’ll run into. I’ve spent time testing the 200-amp engine start on the SC1353 and SC1309 against the 150-amp start on the SC1364, and the … Read more
Schumacher SC1299 vs SP1296 vs SC1278: Best Low Amp Maintainer? If you’re looking for a battery maintainer that won’t overpower your small batteries, you’ve probably noticed Schumacher’s SC1299, SP1296, and SC1278. I’ve spent time with all three of these low amp chargers, and they each have a specific job they do best — the SC1299 … Read more
Schumacher DSR118 vs DSR139 vs DSR127: Best Professional Series Charger for You? If you’re trying to pick between the Schumacher DSR118, DSR139, and DSR127, you’re looking at three very different tools for three very different jobs. The DSR118 is a portable 125A engine starter with a 40A boost mode, the DSR139 is a wheeled heavy-duty … Read more
Schumacher SC1587 vs SC1588 vs SC1609: Best Onboard Battery Charger for You? I’ve spent time testing three Schumacher onboard chargers — the 1.5A SC1587, the 2A SC1588, and the 5A SC1609 — to figure out which one actually makes sense for your setup. Each one is designed for permanent mounting and keeping your battery healthy, … Read more
Schumacher DSR118 vs DSR139 vs DSR161: Best Pro Battery Charger? I’ve spent time with all three of these Schumacher DSR Pro Series chargers — the DSR118, DSR139, and DSR161 — and they serve very different pros. The DSR118 is a compact 125A engine starter with a 40A boost mode, while the DSR139 is a manual … Read more
Schumacher SC1364 vs SC1324 vs FR01335: Best Farm & Ranch Battery Charger? I’ve spent time with three of Schumacher’s heavy-duty wheeled chargers — the SC1364, SC1324, and the Farm & Ranch FR01335 — trying to figure out which one actually belongs in a barn or workshop. The SC1364 offers 150-amp engine starts, the SC1324 bumps … Read more
Schumacher SC1307 vs SC1362 vs SC1308: Best 85A Engine Starter for You? If you’re shopping for an 85-amp engine starter from Schumacher, you’ve probably noticed the SC1307, SC1362, and SC1308 all look similar on paper. They all deliver that 85A starting power (the SC1308 actually bumps it to 100A), charge at 6 amps, and work … Read more
Schumacher SC1667 vs SC1400 vs SC1325: Best Timer Controlled Charger? If you need a battery charger with a real timer so you’re not guessing when to unplug it, the Schumacher SC1667, SC1400, and SC1325 are your top options. The SC1667 is the only one with a dedicated 135-minute timer and ammeter, while the SC1400 and … Read more