A powerful battery charger for large remote pastures and rotational grazing, ready for a solar panel when you add one.
Amazon $195The Patriot PBX200 Battery is the better electric fence energizer overall, rated 4.1 to 4.0. The Patriot PBX200 Battery leads on lightning cover. The Gallagher MBS400 Multi-Power wins on warranty and output. The Patriot PBX200 Battery costs $375 less ($195 vs $570).
For ranchers who want one powerful charger that can move between a barn outlet and a battery at a remote pasture.
Amazon $570Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Patriot PBX200 Battery for lightning cover (warranty covers lightning damage vs lightning damage not covered).
- Choose the Gallagher MBS400 Multi-Power for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and output (3.1 J output vs 1.9 J output).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every battery and solar electric fence energizer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Patriot PBX200 Battery | Gallagher MBS400 Multi-Power |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 78 $102.63 per joule ($195, 1.9 J output) | 65 $183.87 per joule ($570, 3.1 J output) |
| Output 25% | 83 1.9 J output | 94 3.1 J output |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 100 3-year warranty |
| Lightning cover 15% | 100 warranty covers lightning damage | 0 lightning damage not covered |
Specifications
| Patriot PBX200 Battery | Gallagher MBS400 Multi-Power | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Power | Battery | Battery |
| Output energy | 1.9 J | 3.1 J |
| Stored energy | 2.7 J | 4 J |
| Rated fence length | 50 miles | 60 miles |
| Rated area | 165 acres | 280 acres |
| Peak voltage | 10.4 kV | - |
| Low impedance | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Lightning cover | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
