Best Jump Starter?

[Ingomike]

Is there a best brand? I want quality not cheap, and no knockoffs. I have read pretty good things about Noco and their models seem to do well in most tests and reviews. What do you like?

Leaning toward this one, a friend has it and likes it.

NOCO - 3000A Lithium Jump Starter - GB150

The GB150 is a portable lithium-ion battery jump starter booster pack that delivers 3,000-amps for jump starting a car, boat, trucks and more.

no.co

NOCO - Boost

Ultra-compact, yet powerful devices with the power of lithium technology. Pound for pound, lithium provides extreme energy output at a fraction of the size. And coupled with high-end electronics and design, it produces safe and efficient performance.

no.co

 

[d.kaufman]

I'd have to look at the brand I use at the shop, but it was from advanced auto. Been going strong for at least 10 years and it gets used daily, if not multiple times per day

 

[foszoe]

Is there a best brand? I want quality not cheap, and no knockoffs. I have read pretty good things about Noco and their models seem to do well in most tests and reviews. What do you like?

Leaning toward this one, a friend has it and likes it.

NOCO - 3000A Lithium Jump Starter - GB150

The GB150 is a portable lithium-ion battery jump starter booster pack that delivers 3,000-amps for jump starting a car, boat, trucks and more.

no.co

NOCO - Boost

Ultra-compact, yet powerful devices with the power of lithium technology. Pound for pound, lithium provides extreme energy output at a fraction of the size. And coupled with high-end electronics and design, it produces safe and efficient performance.

no.co

I have 2. Jumps my Diesel Truck fine. Jumps car fine.

 

[Eric66]

Setting this one to watch. I'm interested in finding out what's reliable and what's junk. I do keep a set of long jumper cables in my truck though, mostly to help other folks out. Only time my battery seems to die is in my driveway when it sits for a few days at -10 or lower.

 

[bogus]

I use this Hulkman Alpha 85 on my Silverado 5.3L. No issues whatsoever. Also use the battery tender from the same brand. Both are excellent.

Amazon.com

 

[Creedmoor]

A set of #2ga 15-20 ft jumper cables.

Spartan Power Heavy Duty Jumper Cables 4, 2 & 1/0 AWG

Made in the USA, Spartan Power heavy duty battery jumper cables come with powerful clamps that provide power to both sides of the jaws.

spartanpower.com

 

[Eric66]

A set of #2ga 15-20 ft jumper cables.

Spartan Power Heavy Duty Jumper Cables 4, 2 & 1/0 AWG

Made in the USA, Spartan Power heavy duty battery jumper cables come with powerful clamps that provide power to both sides of the jaws.

spartanpower.com

A long time ago I was desperate, no cables of my own and my buddy didn't have any either. I found out that 10ga romex can be used, just needs to charge longer before trying to start. Throw it away when done since it will almost certainly have a big weak spot in one or both conductors.

 

[Ingomike]

A set of #2ga 15-20 ft jumper cables.

Spartan Power Heavy Duty Jumper Cables 4, 2 & 1/0 AWG

Made in the USA, Spartan Power heavy duty battery jumper cables come with powerful clamps that provide power to both sides of the jaws.

spartanpower.com

I carry those also. Many folks do not understand that the wire size is so important.

 

[ljk]

What are you gonna use it for?

Gooloo 4000 is what I had after watching the Project Farm review. Couple years ago, came back to work to find out the main breaker on the sub panel powered our battery tenders was tripped sometime between Christmas and New Years. We have communication equipment on the trucks which are hardwired in, and stays on 24/7. The dual battery set up on each truck would be drained in couple days at the best.

I started all 5 trucks from on single charge, 6.0L Chevy 3500 dually gaser in sub freezing weather.

But, it could not start a 6.7 Cummins in the summer.

 

[Peacekeeper3073]

I've had this one for awhile. Works good.

Clore Automotive JN660

 

[smokingman]

I have a craftsman one. It is the previous model to this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TSHYWV...hqUtxeaf0fOlPMVoGQxuWoq52WMdw7LG0GijS7e8EJwH-

It is pure garbage and by the looks of the new model they did not improve anything(went from black color to red).
The window that shows the voltage is tissue paper thin red plastic. In use or even just hanging out in your trunk it will break. The cables are to short. The battery in mine is dead, and replacing it is not worth it. It was never good at anything is was supposed to do.

The only plus for me is not needing a charger to charge it, you just plug any extension cord into it. I would never buy another one though.