FJC 45115 500 Amp
#2 in Load testersFull review
A plain 500 A carbon-pile tester for 12 V batteries up to 1,000 CCA at a lower price than the Solar 1874.
Amazon $115.20$115.20
Carbon pileup to 1,000 CCA
3.8/5
A full-size carbon-pile tester for shops and fleets that load-test heavy-duty and 24 V batteries.
- Carbon pileType
- up to 2,000 CCARange
- 6/12/24 VSystems
- Starter + chargingSystem tests
Check price at Amazon$284.84
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 1,000 A carbon pile loads big truck and equipment batteries up to 2,000 CCA
- Works on 6, 12 and 24 V
- 56 in cables
Cons
- Heavy and costly for car-only use
The Clore Solar carbon pile family
Every Clore Solar carbon pile model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Type | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clore Solar 1874 500 Amp | Carbon pile | 3.2/5 | $131.88 |
| Clore Solar 1876 1000 Amp (this one) | Carbon pile | 3.8/5 | $284.84 |
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 | 1876 |
|---|---|
| Testing | |
| Type | Carbon pile |
| Battery voltages | 6/12/24 V |
| System voltages | 6/12/24 V |
| Rating range | up to 2,000 CCA |
| Load current | 1,000 A |
| Starter test | Yes |
| Charging system test | Yes |
| Features | |
| Display | Analog |
| Cable length | 4.7 ft |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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