PowerTender® 4 Amp 12V/6V Battery Charger and Maintainer

SKU: 022-0209-BT-WH
Sale price$104.95


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Four amps. Two voltages. Full Multi-Chemistry support. The PowerTender® 4 Amp 12V/6V delivers efficient, high-output charging for lead-acid and Lithium batteries at either 6V or 12V — with ISM (Infinite Sequential Monitoring™) ensuring precision at every stage from initial recovery through indefinite float maintenance for both chemistries.

The 4 Amp Advantage

At 4 Amp output, the PowerTender® charges automotive batteries more than three times faster than a 1.25 Amp maintainer during the bulk phase. A fully depleted 60Ah car battery that takes over 48 hours to recover at 1.25 Amp recovers in under 15 hours at 4 Amp — with ISM managing the taper and transition to float automatically. For vehicles that need to be back in service quickly, or batteries too large to recover efficiently at lower outputs, 4 Amp is the practical charging threshold for most passenger vehicles.

Multi-Chemistry: Lead-Acid and Lithium

A manual chemistry selector delivers the correct ISM charging profile for either lead-acid or Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries. Lithium batteries require higher absorption voltages and a different float protocol than lead-acid — applying the wrong profile damages the battery over time. The PowerTender® 4 Amp eliminates this risk: select the chemistry once, and ISM delivers the correct voltages, tapering, and maintenance protocol for that battery type at either voltage setting.

ISM: 4-Stage Charging at 4 Amp

  • Initialization — Battery health check and polarity confirmation before current flows at the selected voltage and chemistry
  • Bulk Charge — Full 4 Amp output restores depleted capacity efficiently at the correct voltage for the selected chemistry
  • Absorption — Current tapers automatically as the battery approaches full charge, eliminating overcharge heat damage for both lead-acid and Lithium
  • Float Maintenance — Delivers the correct maintenance protocol for the selected chemistry indefinitely, 24/7, without overcharging

Compatible battery size range: 14Ah to 100Ah at 6V or 12V. Lead-acid: flooded, AGM, gel cell, and sealed maintenance-free. Lithium: LiFePO4.

6V Applications

  • Classic and antique automobiles with 6V systems
  • Vintage motorcycles and pre-1960s vehicles
  • Antique tractors, farm equipment, and machinery
  • Any 6V lead-acid or Lithium battery from 14Ah to 100Ah

12V Applications

  • Cars, sedans, and compact SUVs
  • Pickup trucks and full-size SUVs
  • Motorcycles and touring bikes
  • ATVs, UTVs, and side-by-sides
  • Boats and marine vessels
  • Lawnmowers and garden tractors
  • RVs and campers
  • Any 12V lead-acid or Lithium battery from 14Ah to 100Ah

Dual Voltage — One Charger for the Entire Garage

The manual 6V/12V selector delivers full 4 Amp output at either voltage. For garages that maintain both vintage 6V vehicles and modern 12V vehicles — with either lead-acid or Lithium batteries — one PowerTender® 4 Amp replaces multiple separate chargers with one intelligent unit.

Automatic Temperature Compensation

Charge voltage adjusts automatically based on ambient temperature at both voltage settings — delivering the correct charge profile in cold winter storage and hot summer conditions without manual adjustment.

Safety Features

  • Spark-proof connection — No current flows until polarity and connection are confirmed correct
  • Reverse polarity protection — Automatic shutdown if connections are reversed, protecting Lithium BMS systems and ECUs
  • Short-circuit protection
  • ETL and CETL certified

After Charging: Indefinite Float Maintenance

After the PowerTender® 4 Amp completes bulk and absorption charging, ISM transitions to the correct float maintenance protocol for the selected chemistry automatically. Batteries do not need to be disconnected. Sulfation in lead-acid batteries is prevented entirely through continuous float maintenance. Battery life consistently extends from 2–3 years to 5 years or more.

3-Year Limited Warranty | DeLand, Florida Since 1965

Charges & Maintains

Motorcycles, ATVs, Lawnmowers, Dirt Bikes, Personal Watercraft, Cars, SUVs, Trucks

Maintains

Motorcycles, ATVs, Lawnmowers, Dirt Bikes, Personal Watercraft, Cars, SUVs, Trucks

Battery Compatibility

AGM, GEL, Lithium, Standard (Sealed or Flooded Lead Acid)

Reach

Over 12 Ft Total Reach
AC Power Cord Length: 6.1 ft - 18 AWG
Charger Length: 0.7 ft
DC Output Cord Length: 5 ft - 18 AWG
DC Accessory Length: 1.8 ft - 16 AWG

Dimensions

3.86" x 1.87" x 8.3", 1.35 lbs (charger only)

Included in the Box

- 6V/12V, 4 AMP Selectable Chemistry Battery Charger
- Two-In-One Alligator Clips and Ring Terminal Cable
- Instruction Manual

Output

12V/6V @ 4 AMP

Output Current Range

3 - 5 AMPs

Input

120V AC @ 50/60hz

Warranty

5 Years

Certifications

ETL & CETL FCC, ICES, CEC, DOE

IP Rating

IP65

Product Support

Frequently Asked Questions

The Battery Tender® Power Tender® 4 Amp is designed for faster, everyday charging of automotive, marine, and powersports batteries where the 1.25 Amp Plus output is too slow for regular use. At 4 Amp, it restores a depleted 60Ah car battery in approximately 8 hours versus 32+ hours on a 1.25 Amp charger — making it practical for weekly or daily charging cycles, not just seasonal storage. It also adds 6V/12V voltage switching and Lithium compatibility, covering virtually every battery chemistry and voltage configuration in your garage. Like all Battery Tender® chargers it includes full ISM float maintenance for indefinite connected storage once charged.