Foxwell BT780
#5 in With printerFull review
A shop tester that keeps working on a nearly flat battery and prints branded reports.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
Conductance (digital)100-2,000 CCA12/24 V
2.6/5
A shop-built printer tester with replaceable cables, for 12 V cars and light trucks.
- Conductance (digital)Type
- 100-1,400 CCARange
- 12 VSystems
Check price at Amazon$230.22
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Replaceable 36 in cables, so a damaged lead doesn’t retire the tester
- Temperature compensation for accurate cold-weather readings
Cons
- 12 V only with a 1,400 CCA ceiling
- Costs far more than printer testers with wider ranges
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | BA227 |
|---|---|
| Testing | |
| Type | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 12 V |
| System voltages | 12 V |
| Rating range | 100-1,400 CCA |
| Battery types | Conventional, AGM, gel, spiral wound, deep cycle (with a starting rating) |
| Features | |
| Built-in printer | Yes |
| Cable length | 3 ft |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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