Schumacher Rugged SC1684
#9 in Over 5 AFull review
A weatherproof 10 A charger for home mechanics with lead acid or lithium batteries who want a power supply mode for battery swaps.
Amazon $80.99$80.99
3.2/5
A cheap, fast charger for lead acid car, truck and boat batteries. Lithium owners should look elsewhere.
- 15 ACharge current
- 6/12 VVoltage
- NoLithium mode
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$64.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 15 A rate recharges a flat car or boat battery in hours
- Low price for a 15 A charger
- Digital display shows voltage and percent charged, so you can see progress at a glance
- Switches to a 3 A rate for small mower and motorcycle batteries
Cons
- No lithium mode, so it is not for LiFePO4 batteries
- Only a 1 year warranty
- No temperature compensation for cold garages or hot engine bays
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its current. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | SC1280 |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Charge current | 15 A |
| Voltage | 6/12 V |
| Lithium mode | No |
| AGM mode | No |
| Temperature compensation | No |
| Repair mode | Yes |
| Power supply mode | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 2.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2018-06 |
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