i use the charger all the time..works great and its pretty tough..it gets knocked around all scratched up forgotten outside in the rain and snow..keeps on workin !!the 200 amp will start stone dead car...the trickle charge will bring a battery back from the dead{depends on the battery's condition}...what else could you ask for ??? Schumacher SE-4020 10/40/200-AMP Wheel-Style Charger/Starter
I work on old classic cars at home and most of my life. This charger is great for the guy at home that needs good instant starting power quickly. It will also charge 6 volt batterys. The instant 12 volt start system on the unit works great. Unit is not professional quality but works absolutly great for home use. It could be used in a professional shop but every day use would shorten it life span. If you want a nice item to add to your home shop that will not let you down this is the one and priced well.
I have been trying to locate from Amazon.com a charger that would individually charge Trojan 105 Batteries used for Golf Carts. The description said the SE4020 would do this but when I tried to charge a six volt deep cell battery it did not do the job. The clamps are not heavy enough to clamp heavy duty batteries, nor are the wires. I believe the wires should be a heavier guage to prevent over heating. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the reason specified above. Also I really think Schumacher should have used a more heavier metal in the construction of this charger. The edges of the charger on the bottom are very sharp and could cut you easily if you are not very careful. The wheels are also what you would find on a toy doll carriage, not a good quality battery charger. As for being a charger for all other types of batteries this charger would probably do the job it as designed. Just cheaply constructed!
It does what it is supposed to do. It supplied cranking power to a dead battery on a flooded engine in below zero conditions, no problems. It lost a star for me because of the cables and clamps... they just went undersized and cheap on this and it's disappointing. But, even as they are, the unit did work great, far beyond my expectations. I think I read some other reviews about shipping damage. Mine came triple boxed, perfect condition.
We were looking for a cost-effective way to power a trailer liftgate without requiring the truck to be present. After looking at a number of options this one seemed to have the features we wanted at the best price. So far, so good. Works well, meets our needs and I don't feel like I spent too much.
I ordered this for my dad. It arrive just as promised in two-days. He was so thrilled. It worked just great. He had to jumpstart my sister's vehicle. He loves the amperage choices. It is a well built heavy duty product. It works well with his yard mowers; charges his batteries rapidly. Thanks....my dad loves it!!!!
I received this Schumacher SE-4020 BATTERY CHARGER today, first of all let me say it was packed real good and no damage and I received it in a timely manner. Now having said that there are some things I was not too happy with and somewhat disappointed. First of all a reviewer before I ordered this said in his review that he felt the battery leads and clamps were not heavy enough, I TOTAL AGREE WITH HIS ACCESSMENT COMPLETELY, they may work but pretty light duty in my opinion too! They wire is pretty light guage and the clamps are not too empressive, somewhat chincy if that's a word!! Secondly the screws for the clamps that hold the axle to the bottom were way too small for the pilot holes that were pre-drilled and they would not tighten up, now I have to get larger ones it appears and that sucks. Thirdly the self tapping screws for the handle, the Chinese needs to have someone show them what a self tapping screw is, the attempt was made to make them that way but NO CIGAR! And those little drive on caps that hold the wheels on the axle, THEY DO SUCK OUT LOUD FOR SURE! The wheels themself are pretty generic as well. All in all I haven't used it yet and it may work fine, definently a good looking battery charger but not too empressed with the thought or better yet VERY LITTLE THOUGHT for the screws, clamps or guage wire used or the rest of the hardware, by the way the 110 volt wire for the plug-in is heavier than the battery clamp wires, go figure if the clamp wires had of even been as heavy wouldn't have been as bad! Just being real and upfront here, again nice looking battery charger but there needs to be some attention paid to detail items. Just maybe if it wasn't such a hassle I would send it back, again have not used it yet so we'll see first, but NOT a real happy customer on this purchase!!! More than likely will keep it if it WORKS!
This is my personal opnion and now at least you have the truth as I see it, and rest of the story. Maybe in somes eyes I am too picky too much but truth is the truth in my mind! I do think it is a good looking charge so gave it the benifit of the doubt on 3 stars, did think about 2 but darn good looking charger, lets hope it works when I need it!
Thanks for reading my novel, guess you get what you pay for and this wasn't a fortune by no means.
Bill
Bought for a backup. Been wrenching for 40yrs. Was easy to assemble and charged then started (2) cars that haven't ran in a year. Highly recommend this product. Paid $70 for my older 10yrs unit that is only 2 & 7amp charger and 50amp starter. - Equipment - Battery - Automotive - Jump Start'
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