



8 AMP / 2 AMP Power Tender® Selectable 12V Battery Charger

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Power Tender® 8 AMP / 2 AMP battery charger and maintainer delivers fast charging and safe long-term maintenance for 12V batteries. Select 8 AMP for rapid charging or 2 AMP for maintenance. Compatible with standard (sealed or flooded lead acid), AGM, GEL, and lithium. Sparkproof, reverse hookup protection, and fully automatic operation.
Highlights
- Output: 8 AMP or 2 AMP selectable (12V)
- Built-in 6 AMP 12V power supply for powering accessories, maintaining system voltage during diagnostics, and preventing data loss during battery changes
- Chemistry compatibility: standard (sealed or flooded lead acid), AGM, GEL, lithium
- IP65 weather resistant
- Operating temp: -4 °F to 104 °F (-20 °C to 40 °C)
- Includes alligator clips and ring terminal harness with 15 AMP fuse and 3 year limited warranty
Cables and Size
- AC power cord: 6 ft, 16 AWG
- DC output cord: 4.5 ft, 16 AWG
- DC accessory: 1.5 ft, 16 AWG
- Total reach: over 12 ft
- Dimensions: 10 in × 4.74 in × 2.33 in
- Weight: 2.07 lb (charger only)
Compatible Accessories & Cables
- Included Cable: Quick disconnect combination alligator clips and ring terminals with a 15 AMP inline ATO/ATC fuse (higher rating than standard 7.5 AMP accessory leads on 081-0180).
- Compatible Extensions: 081-0148-6, 081-0148-12, 081-0148-25, 081-0148-12-BG4, 081-0148-25-BG4.
- Fuse Note: If the fuse ever blows, replace it only with a 15 AMP ATO/ATC blade fuse. Using a lower fuse may blow prematurely; using a higher fuse risks damaging the charger or wiring.
Certifications
BC, cETLus (UL1236), DOE, FCC, ICES