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Schumacher Electric 10A Wheeled Charger at $128.24

A wheeled Schumacher charger with a 200-amp engine start and 10-amp charging. It suits owners of several 6V or 12V batteries near an outlet.

Schumacher Electric Wheeled 10A Car Battery Charger & Maintainer - SC1446
Schumacher Electric Wheeled 10A Car Battery Charger & Maintainer - SC1446Amazon

Price record

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Price
$128.24
Typical price over 90 days
$180.07
Difference
$51.83 (29%)
Amazon rating
4.6 of 5 (934 reviews)
Checked
Oct 7, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
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Which batteries this charger covers

The SC1446 handles 6V and 12V batteries, and its stated range includes standard, AGM, gel and deep-cycle types. Gas and diesel vehicles are covered too, and the listed applications span powersports and marine batteries as well as family cars, trucks and RVs.

Because the timer is manual, you decide how long each stage runs rather than handing that job to an automatic profile. We'd consider that a good match for a garage with a deeply discharged battery and someone willing to watch the analog ammeter.

Check your battery's voltage and type against the stated range before you buy, since a mismatch is the one thing a manual charger cannot work around.

Product detailValue to match to your vehicle
ProductSchumacher Electric Wheeled 10A Car Battery Charger
ModelSC1446
ColorBlack
Size6V/12V 10A Battery Charger, 200A Engine Starter

What it will not do

The unit needs an AC outlet during use, and it does not repair a battery or promise that a vehicle will start. The 200-amp engine start is a supported function, not a diagnosis of why a battery failed.

What it will not do

Plan for an outlet within reach of the 6-foot power cord.

What the current offer looks like

Amazon price
$128.24
Customer rating
4.6
Customer reviews
934
Typical price over 90 days
$180.07
Difference
$51.83 (29 percent)

The SC1446 is $128.24, which is $51.83 below the typical price over the last 90 days of $180.07. That works out to a 29 percent difference.

Power and placement details to confirm

The charger must be plugged in while it runs, so confirm where the 6-foot cord can reach both an outlet and the battery. The booster cables mount on the front, so the clamps sit on the same face as the controls and change how you park the unit.

It rolls on compact wheels and has a retractable handle, but you still need a flat path and a place to store the steel case. Leave clear access to the battery terminals for the heavy-duty clamps.

Who should choose this charger

We recommend it for someone who keeps several 6V or 12V batteries and wants one wheeled unit for charging, maintaining and engine starting. The steel case and retractable handle suit a garage or shop where the charger moves between vehicles.

Skip it if you need a charger that works away from an outlet or you would rather not set a timer yourself. It also is not the pick if the battery sits too far from a wall outlet.

Specifications

ModelSC1446
ColorBlack
Size6V/12V 10A Battery Charger, 200A Engine Starter

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