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Schumacher Electric SL1653

Choose the Schumacher Electric SL1653 for its 30-inch cables and 2.74-pound weight, after checking its stated gas-engine limit against your vehicle.1

Why this one

  • The maker rates it for gas engines up to 10 L; that declared limit is more useful for checking compatibility than treating its peak-amp headline as a measured starting result.1
  • Its 30-inch cables give more reach than the SL1672’s 15.48-inch cables, while its stated weight is lower at 2.74 versus 3.22 pounds.12

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For a battery that won't take a normal jump

The Clore Automotive JNC305 has a boost button, but that feature does not guarantee a start or override the maker’s connection and operating instructions.5 If the engine has not started within six seconds, its instructions require a three-minute cooldown before another attempt.23

Lighter packs

For a lighter pack, the Battery Tender 2000 AMP Jump Starter weighs 1.48 pounds for the jump starter alone and carries a stated 8 L gas-engine rating; check its dimensions and your storage space separately.4

For a dead battery and a flat tire in one pack

The Schumacher Electric SJ1330 includes an air compressor. Check the item’s inflation instructions and recommended pressure before using it; inflation does not repair a puncture.21

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Cable length (in); higher is preferred · 0 to 68

Schumacher Electric SL1653: 2.74 lb, 30 in.Battery Tender 2000 AMP Jump Starter: 1.48 lb, 15.5 in.Clore Automotive JNC305: 2.2 lb, 21 in.Clore Automotive JNC770R: 23 lb, 68 in.NOCO GB40: 2.4 lb, 13.5 in.Schumacher Electric DSR119: 19.59 lb, 28 in.Schumacher Electric SJ1328: 16.6 lb, 30 in.Schumacher Electric SJ1330: 10.95 lb, 21 in (1.75 ft).Schumacher Electric SJ1332: 18 lb, 24 in.Schumacher Electric SJ1342: 7.3 lb, 20.04 in.Schumacher Electric SL1596: 3.5 lb, 24 in.Schumacher Electric SL1672: 3.22 lb, 15.48 in.Strauto Car Battery Jump Starter 600A: 1.44 lb, 21.0 in.

Weight (lb); lower is preferred · 0 to 23

Schumacher Electric SL1653Battery Tender 2000 AMP Jump StarterClore Automotive JNC305Clore Automotive JNC770RNOCO GB40Schumacher Electric DSR119Schumacher Electric SJ1328Schumacher Electric SJ1330Schumacher Electric SJ1332Schumacher Electric SJ1342Schumacher Electric SL1596Schumacher Electric SL1672Strauto Car Battery Jump Starter 600A

Schumacher Electric SL1653

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2.74 lb
Cable length
30 in

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SpecificationSchumacher Electric SL1653Battery Tender 2000 AMP Jump StarterClore Automotive JNC305Clore Automotive JNC770RNOCO GB40Schumacher Electric DSR119Schumacher Electric SJ1328Schumacher Electric SJ1330Schumacher Electric SJ1332Schumacher Electric SJ1342Schumacher Electric SL1596Schumacher Electric SL1672Strauto Car Battery Jump Starter 600A
Peak amps3,000 A12,000 A41,000 A181,700 A151,000 A191,800 A81,100 A201,000 A101,200 A11800 A122,500 A131,000 A21,200 A14
Weight2.74 lb11.48 lb42.2 lb523 lb152.4 lb719.59 lb816.6 lb1610.95 lb1018 lb117.3 lb123.5 lb133.22 lb21.44 lb17
Max gas engine sizeUp to 10 L18.0 L46 L (Workload: most passenger vehicles with engines up to 6-cyclinders)5Not publishedUp to 6 L78 L8Not published8 L108 L116 L1210.0 L136.0 L2Not published
Cable length30 in115.5 in421 in568 in1513.5 in1728 in830 in1621 in (1.75 ft)1024 in1120.04 in1224 in1315.48 in221.0 in17
Battery chemistryLithium3Lithium4Lithium5Lead acid6Lithium7Lead acid8Lead acid9Lead acid10Lead acid11Lead acid12Lithium13Lithium2Lithium14
Boost buttonNot publishedNot publishedYes5Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Built-in tire inflatorNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedYes21Yes22Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Max diesel engine sizeNot publishedNot published3 L (Workload: most passenger vehicles with engines up to 6-cyclinders)5Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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SpecificationOur pickSchumacher Electric SL1653Battery Tender 2000 AMP Jump StarterClore Automotive JNC305Clore Automotive JNC770RNOCO GB40Schumacher Electric DSR119Schumacher Electric SJ1328Schumacher Electric SJ1330Schumacher Electric SJ1332Schumacher Electric SJ1342Schumacher Electric SL1596Schumacher Electric SL1672Strauto Car Battery Jump Starter 600A
Peak amps3,000 A12,000 A41,000 A181,700 A151,000 A191,800 A81,100 A201,000 A101,200 A11800 A122,500 A131,000 A21,200 A14
Weight2.74 lb11.48 lb42.2 lb523 lb152.4 lb719.59 lb816.6 lb1610.95 lb1018 lb117.3 lb123.5 lb133.22 lb21.44 lb17
Max gas engine sizeUp to 10 L18.0 L46 L (Workload: most passenger vehicles with engines up to 6-cyclinders)5Not publishedUp to 6 L78 L8Not published8 L108 L116 L1210.0 L136.0 L2Not published
Cable length30 in115.5 in421 in568 in1513.5 in1728 in830 in1621 in (1.75 ft)1024 in1120.04 in1224 in1315.48 in221.0 in17
Battery chemistryLithium3Lithium4Lithium5Lead acid6Lithium7Lead acid8Lead acid9Lead acid10Lead acid11Lead acid12Lithium13Lithium2Lithium14
Boost buttonNot publishedNot publishedYes5Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Built-in tire inflatorNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedYes21Yes22Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Max diesel engine sizeNot publishedNot published3 L (Workload: most passenger vehicles with engines up to 6-cyclinders)5Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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