Starting technology
There are four ways to start a vehicle or machine when its battery fails. Choose a technology to see how it works, where it fits best and which jump starters to look at.
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Choose your starting technology
Lithium jump starters
Portable starting power for cars, 4WDs, trucks, boats and machinery. Powerful starting performance in compact, easy-to-carry designs for reliable emergency starting wherever you need it.
Supercapacitor jump starters
Portable starting power for trucks, machinery and heavy equipment. Powerful starting performance with rapid energy recovery for reliable emergency starting when batteries fail.
Lead acid jump starters
Heavy-duty starting power for trucks, machinery and commercial vehicles. Dependable performance from high-capacity designs suited to demanding applications, fleet operations and emergency starting.
Installed starting systems
Permanent starting power for trucks, machinery and commercial vehicles. Installed systems stay with the vehicle, giving you emergency starting capability and helping reduce downtime when batteries fail.
Compare them side by side
Use this as a guide to the strengths, limits and best uses of lithium, supercapacitor and lead acid starting solutions.
| Lithium jump starters | Supercapacitor jump starters | Lead acid jump starters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting power | High to very high | Very high current delivery | High |
| Portability | Excellent — high power from a compact package | Very good — varies with unit size and application | From compact portable units to heavier commercial packs |
| Stored energy | Good | Low — designed primarily for high-power starting | Very high |
| Cranking capability | Strong — duration depends on unit size and application | Strong high-current cranking with rapid energy delivery | Very good — particularly for longer cranking periods |
| Recharge speed | Fast to moderate depending on charging system | Very fast | Generally slower |
| Storage / routine charging | Periodic charging recommended during storage | No routine charging required; can remain unused for extended periods with very little degradation | Regular charging recommended to maintain battery condition |
| Maintenance | Low | Low to maintenance-free | Higher — regular charging and battery care required |
| Portable accessory power | Very good on suitably equipped models | Limited — not primarily designed for stored accessory power | Excellent for longer-duration 12V-compatible loads |
| Typical applications | Cars, 4WDs, commercial vehicles, trucks, agriculture, machinery and workshops | Heavy trucks, machinery, agriculture, fleets, workshops and frequent starting applications | Small vehicles through to workshops, trucks, machinery and applications needing stored energy or longer cranking |
Or shop by vehicle and equipment
Prefer to start with what you drive or operate? Choose your application to see the jump starters that suit it, across every technology.
Cars, 4WDs & light vehicles
Jump starters for everyday cars, 4WDs and light vehicles.
Why choose Jumpbooster?
Professional starting solutions built for Australian conditions, demanding vehicles and real-world applications.
Power when you need it
High-performance starting systems designed to get vehicles and machinery running when batteries fail.
Built for tough applications
Solutions for cars, 4WDs, trucks, agriculture, earthmoving, fleets and workshops.
Australian owned and support
Local product knowledge and experienced support to help you select the right starting solution for your vehicle, equipment and operational needs.
Multiple technologies
Choose from lithium, supercapacitor, lead acid and permanently installed starting systems.
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