Jump Starter or Battery Charger? A Kingston Buying Guide
Start with the job you need done. A portable jump starter provides starting assistance for a compatible vehicle battery. A plug-in charger uses an AC outlet to recharge a compatible battery, and a maintainer supports a charged battery according to its instructions. Match the tool to your battery voltage, chemistry and capacity before buying.
The five options below are available to order through 613 Auto Insiders for confirmed Kingston pickup. Each price is in CAD before HST, and each listing specifies one kit or one unit. These are supplier-order products; pickup readiness must be confirmed.
Portable starting assistance: NOCO GB40
Photo: the NOCO GB40 jump starter and battery clamps. The listed price is for one kit.
NOCO GB40 — $139.49 CAD before HST. This 1,000-peak-amp jump starter is for compatible 12V lead-acid vehicle batteries, with manufacturer engine limits up to 6.0L gasoline or 3.0L diesel. Confirm your engine and battery details rather than choosing on the amp rating alone. It does not replace a charger or maintainer.
Larger listed engine limits: NOCO GB70
Photo: the NOCO GB70 jump starter and battery clamps. The listed price is for one kit.
NOCO GB70 — $278.99 CAD before HST. This 2,000-peak-amp portable jump starter is for compatible 12V lead-acid vehicle batteries, with manufacturer engine limits up to 8.0L gasoline or 6.0L diesel. Choose it only after checking the vehicle and battery requirements. Like the GB40, it provides starting assistance and is not a battery maintainer.
Plug-in charging and maintenance: NOCO GENIUS5
Photo: one NOCO GENIUS5 charger with battery clamps. An AC power outlet is required.
NOCO GENIUS5 — $98.99 CAD before HST for one 5-amp charger and maintainer. Its listed applications cover compatible 6V lead-acid batteries, 12V lead-acid batteries including AGM, and compatible 12V lithium-ion batteries with a battery management system (BMS). Manufacturer charging capacity is up to 120 Ah. Confirm the exact battery chemistry and capacity, select the correct mode, and follow the manufacturer instructions.
Manual workshop charging: Schumacher SC1446
Photo: one Schumacher SC1446 manual wheeled charger with attached clamps. This model uses a 120V AC outlet.
Schumacher SC1446 — $349.99 CAD before HST for one unit. This mains-powered, manual charger is listed for compatible 6V and 12V lead-acid, AGM, gel and deep-cycle batteries. Its timer requires the operator to select and monitor charging. Choose it when manual charging suits the intended job and operator; it is not a cordless jump pack or an automatic maintainer. Confirm battery voltage and type before ordering.
12V lead-acid maintenance: Battery Tender Junior
Photo: one Battery Tender Junior 12V 750mA charger with clamp and ring-terminal leads. The listed part number is 0210123CT.
Battery Tender Junior 0210123CT — $49.99 CAD before HST for one 12V, 0.75-amp charger and maintainer. It uses an AC outlet and automatically switches to float maintenance after charging. The listed battery types are compatible 12V lead-acid batteries, including flooded, AGM and gel. This model is not for 6V or lithium batteries. Confirm battery capacity and suitability before ordering.
Check the battery, then place your order
Have the vehicle year, make, model and engine ready, along with the battery voltage, chemistry and capacity. Enter those details in the product page’s required field so we can confirm suitability before ordering from the supplier. Read the product instructions before connecting any charger or jump starter, and use the mode specified for the battery.
Prices were checked on November 3, 2026. HST is added at checkout; the current product-page price applies when you order. Installation is not included. Wait for ready-for-pickup confirmation before travelling to 613 Auto Insiders Inc., 1143 Midland Avenue, Unit 2, Kingston. If we cannot supply your order, you receive a full refund. No availability date is promised before confirmation.
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