# Portable jump starters. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 1, 2012, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/portable-jump-starters/219448 "2012-01-01T12:59:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/portable-jump-starters/219448/1 "2012-01-01T12:59:04Z")
I thought there was a thread about these before? But I couldn’t find it. Obviously I’m retarded, everyone already knows that. Anyone use these? My dad has had 3 throughout the years… 2 he bought, 1 he got for free. None of them were able to successfully start his suburban when it came time to actually use one for the intended purpose… even after a full charge. Any recommendations on a GOOD quality one? I was about to haul some wood today, and my tractor is having a hard time starting and now that I’ve cranked it for longer than the 20 seconds total that the POS battery allows me, it’s cranking pretty slow. I have a feeling I’ll need one… If not for the tractor, for one of our cars. I don’t want to miss out on work because of a dead battery or be late trying to jump it. Plus I LOVE taking these things camping. the 12v power is wonderful. inflator, cell phone, etc… Lightweight and don’t take up much space. but if a monster one is required to do the job of getting a larger motor started, it’s fine. I want something that can def crank larger motors since I’m looking at getting a 20-30k GVW truck in the spring time… Never know if it will need it. Especially since I’m looking at older 80s-early 90s models. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/portable-jump-starters/219448/2 "2012-01-01T14:14:52Z")
Jump N Carry is a really good line,they make some beastly ones and they all have great reviews. > **[Amazon.com: Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR 1700 Peak Amp 12V Jump Starter with Air Compressor: Automotive](https://www.amazon.com/Jump-N-Carry-JNCAIR-Starter-Source-Compressor/dp/B000KPU8F2)** > > The Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR jump start system takes multi-function professional jump starting to a whole new level. Features include exclusive Clore PROFORMER battery technology, designed to deliver high ... The inflator and 12V comes in handy more than the actual jump start feature. ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/portable-jump-starters/219448/3 "2012-01-01T14:29:27Z")
I have a Jump-N-Carry My dad used it for 4 years while working on a tow-truck and I use it around the sop i love it. ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/portable-jump-starters/219448/4 "2012-01-01T15:33:06Z")
A fios battery works quite well. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/portable-jump-starters/219448/5 "2012-01-01T15:51:19Z")
Max amps are great, but the cranking amps are the ones getting the truck/tractor started. Buy the best one you can afford. ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/portable-jump-starters/219448/6 "2012-01-01T17:52:04Z")
thanks guys. [http://www.cloreautomotive.com/sku.php?id=246](http://www.cloreautomotive.com/sku.php?id=246) or [http://www.cloreautomotive.com/sku.php?id=248](http://www.cloreautomotive.com/sku.php?id=248) Both are about the same price… I’d imagine the 950 would be better though. X-force is quite a bit lighter. I liked the one you posted Jon, an aircompressor on it would be very nice. But I don’t think 425CCA is enough for larger motors… and they didn’t make a larger model of it. Then I realized it’s probably cheaper to just run a separate 12v inflator anyway 😃 ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/portable-jump-starters/219448/7 "2012-01-01T19:26:21Z")
Advanced auto parts has a peak 900 for $80, use coupon code BIG30 for $30 off… $50 + tax [http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product\_900-Peak-Amp-Jumpstarter-Peak\_10110320-P\_N3013A\_A|GRP2005\_\_\_\_\_](http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_900-Peak-Amp-Jumpstarter-Peak_10110320-P_N3013A_A%7CGRP2005 _____ ) ---
**Author:** ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2012, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/portable-jump-starters/219448/8 "2012-01-02T13:52:14Z")
I have a Jump N Carry 4000, which is smaller than the ones you listed and I was able to crank over my non-starting honda accord long enough to drive it into my garage and move it around entirely off the jump box/starter motor! The JNC4000 is one of the smaller -rated boxes they make…