Price: $89.99
(as of Sep 21, 2025 16:05:16 UTC – Details)
The Schumacher Electric SC1281 6V/12V Fully Automatic 6A Battery Charger and 100A Engine Starter is a powerful and easy-to-use automotive battery charger designed to handle everything from routine maintenance to emergency engine starts. This 6V and 12V battery charger is perfect for cars, trucks, SUVs, and more, offering a smart solution for keeping your batteries in top shape.
With a 100-amp engine start, 30-amp to 12-amp boost charging, 6-amp to 2-amp charging, and smart trickle charge capabilities, the SC1281 charges dead batteries quickly and safely. It supports both 6V and 12V batteries, including standard, AGM, gel, and deep-cycle types, making it a versatile car battery charger for any garage.
Advanced features like a battery reconditioning desulfation mode and a built-in battery and alternator tester help diagnose and restore battery performance. The unit is controlled by a microprocessor for efficient, fully automatic multi-stage charging and includes reverse polarity protection and automatic shutoff for added safety.
Whether you’re maintaining a battery or reviving a dead one, the SC1281 is a battery charger that’s built to last and easy to use.
Advanced 5-in-1 Device – Starts, charges, maintains, tests, and reconditions batteries
Immediate Charging Power – Delivers 100-amp engine start, 30-amp to 12-amp boost charge, and 6-amp to 2-amp charging
Smart Trickle Charge – Maintains 6V and 12V batteries safely over time without overcharging
Wide Compatibility – Works with gas and diesel vehicles, 6V and 12V batteries, including standard, AGM, gel, and deep-cycle battery types
Battery Reconditioning – Helps extend battery life and improve performance with advanced desulfation mode
Built-In Battery and Alternator Tester – Quickly checks alternator and battery health for easy diagnostics
Reverse Polarity Protection – Prevents damage to your battery and vehicle if clamps are accidentally reversed
Works with Most Vehicles – Ideal automotive battery charger for motorcycle, ATV, car, truck, SUV, and marine batteries
AC Powered – This unit, with 6-foot power cord and booster cables, must be plugged in during use
Complete Package – Includes (1) SC1281 Fully Automatic Battery Charger and Engine Starter, (1) user manual
Customers say
Customers find the battery charger reliable and easy to use, with the ability to fully charge batteries in less than 6 hours. They appreciate its versatility for various battery types and consider it good value for money, with one customer noting it saved hundreds of dollars on repairs. The durability receives mixed reviews – while customers like that it can handle different battery types, they report issues with the cable wrapping posts breaking off quickly and the handle breaking within three days of use.

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