Century 87151 Bench Charger

by Century

Product Features

• Powerful engine start helps start stubborn vehicles/has range of 100/15/2A
• Charges 6 & 12 volt maintenance free, conventional and deep cycle batteries
• 2 amp setting is ideal for charging 12v motorcycle and lawn mower batteries
• Large clamps deliver solid connections
• 2 year limited warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [288kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002265G
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 87151
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,985 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

100/15/2A Automatic On/Off, Charges automotive batteries in 2 to 4 hours. Powerful engine start helps start stubborn vehicles. Charges 6 and 12 volt maintenance free, conventional and deep cycle batteries used in cars, trucks, farm equipment, boats, RV and commercial applications. 2 amp setting is ideal for charging 12 volt motorcycle and lawn mower batteries. Large clamps deliver solid connections. 2 year limited warranty.

Product Description

Automatic Shut-off, ENGINE START DEEP CYCLE 6 & 12 VOLT, 100 AMP ENGINE START, 15 AMP HIGH RATE CHARGE, 2 AMP LOW RATE CHARGE

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Century 87151 Taiwan piece of junk, January 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Century 87151 Bench Charger (Lawn & Patio)

Century 87151 Taiwan piece of junk, spade terms inside are so loose, the wires fell off, heat sink on power transistor so loose it rattles.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dependable over the years., November 27, 2003

By 

"lavabeds1" (Las Vegas, Nevada USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Century 87151 Bench Charger (Lawn & Patio)

This model has served me well under severe abuse. In weather ranging from wet, freezing cold to desert heat, this charger has lasted for several years. It was connected for long periods of time to a 3500+ amp bank of deep cycle RV batteries for the purpose of full recharge and than maintenance.

1.0 out of 5 stars It's junk...., November 9, 2007

By 

R. S. Jones "BrokenPersonality" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Century 87151 Bench Charger (Lawn & Patio)

Nice color.
Nice Size
Nice features.
Easy to use

Cons:
Clips are only copper clad - could be tougher.
The handle usually breaks off - its genuine plastic.
You will probably lose the switch knobs.
Spotty reliability. You may get a good one, you may not. But you may not know until the warranty runs out.


I've owned two of these. I took the first one back to Sam's Club when it quit. Got an exchange, and this one quit, too.

If your serious and want to spend more for a better charger, search for Associated. For less demanding use, Look into a Schumacher. They are usually not automatic, but they are reliable. There are also very good electronic ones on the market, like a Vector, that use pulse technology that can prolong battery life and even revive long-dead sulfated batteries. Beware though that these are fairly new and longevity hasn't been proven.