Hulkman Alpha 85
A good-value pick for cars, SUVs and gas pickups up to a V8, with a force-start mode and fast recharging. Buy the Alpha 85S instead if you live somewhere with hard winters.
Amazon $109.98$109.98
4.2/5
A cheap, compact pack that covers most cars and gas pickups, with a boost mode and fast USB-C recharging. Worth it for anyone who wants a capable starter without paying brand-name prices.
- 8.5 L gas, 6.5 L dieselEngines
- 74 WhBattery
- YesOverride
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$79.95
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Starts V8 gas engines up to 8.5 L and diesels up to 6.5 L for under $80
- Boost mode jumps a battery that’s completely flat
- Recharges in under an hour from a USB-C laptop charger, or from the car’s 12 V socket
- IP65 water and dust resistance
- Rated to work down to -4 °F
Cons
- Short warranty (12 to 18 months depending on where it’s stated)
- Maker’s US website was unreachable, so support relies on Amazon
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its engine size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | J401 |
|---|---|
| Starting | |
| Rated engines | 8.5 L gas, 6.5 L diesel |
| Peak amps (maker) | 2,500 A |
| Cranking amps | 1,500 A |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Manual override | Yes |
| Lowest operating temperature | -4 °F |
| Battery and charging | |
| Chemistry | Lithium-ion |
| Capacity | 74 Wh |
| USB-C input | 60 W |
| Recharge time | 0.8 hours |
| USB outputs | USB-C 60 W, USB-A 18 W |
| Build | |
| Flashlight | Yes |
| Air compressor | No |
| Water resistance | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 9.45 x 4.19 x 2.36 in |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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