A mid size plug-in charger for pastures up to about 250 acres, with a handy voltage display and a three year warranty.
Amazon $254.99
A plug-in charger for small pastures of horses, goats or sheep that want a strong peak voltage.
- 0.5 JOutput
- 15 milesRated fence
- Plug-in (110 V)Power
- 10 kVPeak voltage
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Ten kV peak gives a sharp shock on a small to mid size pasture
- Two year full replacement warranty
- Datamars publishes both stored and output energy, so you know what reaches the fence
- Warranty covers lightning damage, per the label on the unit
- Half a joule is light for weedy or multi-wire fences
- Sold on Amazon by a third party seller
The Patriot PMX family
Every Patriot PMX model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own power source.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot PMX50 (this one) | 0.5 J | 2.9/5 | $114.99 |
| Patriot PMX200 | 2 J | 3.6/5 | $150.08 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 816863 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Power | Plug-in (110 V) |
| Output energy | 0.5 J |
| Stored energy | 0.8 J |
| Rated fence length | 15 miles |
| Rated area | 60 acres |
| Peak voltage | 10 kV |
| Low impedance | Yes |
| Build | |
| Lightning cover | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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