The heavy hitter for a 36 V trolling motor bank plus a starting battery that gets drained every day.
Amazon $484.26The Minn Kota MK-460PCL is the better onboard marine battery charger overall, rated 4.3 to 3.9. The Minn Kota MK-460PCL leads on charge current and value. The Minn Kota MK-440PCL costs $94.27 less ($389.99 vs $484.26).
For a 36 V trolling motor bank plus a starting battery, at 10 A a bank with lithium support.
Amazon $389.99Prices 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 Minn Kota MK-460PCL for charge current (60 A total (4 banks of 15 A) vs 40 A total (4 banks of 10 A)) and value ($8.07 per amp ($484.26, 60 A total) vs $9.75 per amp ($389.99, 40 A total)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 3 and 4 bank onboard marine battery charger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Minn Kota MK-460PCL | Minn Kota MK-440PCL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 99 $8.07 per amp ($484.26, 60 A total) | 88 $9.75 per amp ($389.99, 40 A total) |
| Charge current 15% | 100 60 A total (4 banks of 15 A) | 56 40 A total (4 banks of 10 A) |
| Features 25% | 75 lithium mode, temperature compensation, charge display or app | 75 lithium mode, temperature compensation, charge display or app |
| Warranty 30% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Minn Kota MK-460PCL | Minn Kota MK-440PCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Banks | 4 | 4 |
| Current per bank | 15 A | 10 A |
| Total current | 60 A | 40 A |
| Lithium mode | Yes | Yes |
| AGM mode | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Display or app | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | - | 10.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2024-07-26 | 2021 |
