Schumacher DSR166

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Schumacher DSR166
2.6/5#17 of 18 in heavy duty jump starters
2.6

For truck shops, fleets and farms that need to start 24 V diesel equipment as well as 12 V vehicles. Anyone with only 12 V vehicles should buy a lighter, cheaper booster.

  • No liter ratingEngines
  • 41.2 lbWeight
  • 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$337.27

Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Starts 24 V semi-trucks and equipment as well as 12 V vehicles
  • Published 750 cranking and 525 cold-cranking amps at 12 V
  • Heavy 2 AWG, 60-inch cables reach batteries on big rigs
  • Digital display shows the vehicle battery voltage before you jump
Cons
  • Very heavy at about 41 lb
  • Can take up to 48 hours to recharge
  • Costs far more than 12 V only boosters
  • No light and only a basic USB port

The Schumacher DSR ProSeries family

Every Schumacher DSR ProSeries model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own engine size.

ModelEnginesRatingPrice
Schumacher DSR165No liter rating2.8/5$161.77
Schumacher DSR166 (this one)No liter rating2.6/5$337.27

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 numberDSR166
Starting
Rated enginesCars, trucks, SUVs and 24 V semi-trucks (no liter rating)
Peak amps (maker)4,400 A
Cranking amps750 A
Cold cranking amps525 A
Voltage12/24 V
Battery and charging
ChemistryLead-acid (AGM)
Recharge time48 hours
USB outputsUSB-A 2.1 A, 12 V DC outlet
Build
FlashlightNo
Air compressorNo
Weight41.2 lb
Warranty1 year
Released2024-06

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