Patriot PBX200 Battery
A powerful battery charger for large remote pastures and rotational grazing, ready for a solar panel when you add one.
Amazon $195$195
The Patriot PBX200 Battery is the better electric fence energizer overall, rated 4.1 to 2.6. The Patriot PBX200 Battery leads on lightning cover. The Gallagher S12 Lithium Solar wins on warranty. The Gallagher S12 Lithium Solar costs $15.01 less ($179.99 vs $195).
Gallagher S12 Lithium Solar
#14 in Battery and solarFull review
A compact lithium solar charger for poultry, goats and short strip grazing fences, with a three year warranty that covers the battery.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
Prices 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 S12 Lithium Solar for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
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 S12 Lithium Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 78 $102.63 per joule ($195, 1.9 J output) | 7 $2,249.88 per joule ($179.99, 0.1 J output, estimated from stored joules) |
| Output 25% | 83 1.9 J output | 11 about 0.1 J output (0.1 J stored) |
| 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 S12 Lithium Solar | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Power | Battery | Solar |
| Output energy | 1.9 J | about 0.1 J |
| Stored energy | 2.7 J | 0.1 J |
| Rated fence length | 50 miles | 4 miles |
| Rated area | 165 acres | - |
| Peak voltage | 10.4 kV | - |
| Low impedance | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Battery | 12 V | - |
| Lightning cover | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |