By Christie Engineering Products made by Christie Engineering

Boasting a massive 3hp / 80 amp output, the Outback Battery charger from Christie Engineering is sure to be a hit with travellers or campers who dont have ready acess to a source of 240 volt power for charging their 12 volt battery systems.

This Australian designed petrol driven battery charger weighs 22kg with a 1.2 litre fuel capacity. Powered by a small 100cc Honda four stroke motor with a 2 year warranty, the unit is solidly constructed from high quality components and has a large LED charge indicator light. They features an Australian made Bosch 120 amp alternators and have 2 regulated charge rates for low and high output. All the models have overcharge protection, so there is no risk of destroying the batteries.

The Outback Battery Charger can also function as a backup generator for 12 volt solar power systems and has additional applications for farmers and rural people in general. Fuel consumption is about 0.75 Litres of unleaded fuel per hour. By using locally made components combined with well-serviced Honda technology, Christie Engineering can ensure fast turn around times for service and parts when the need arises.

Features include:

Environmentally friendly Honda 100cc 3 hp 4-stroke engine.
Manual 2 stage charge rate, Low or high charge rate, by the flick of a switch.
Short circuit and high voltage spike protection included.
Super bright LED charge indicator light.
Lightweight, portable, weighing only 22 kg.
High current Leads included, 3m long with large heavy-duty alligator clamps.

Ideal uses:

Farmers can supply enough charge in as little as 5 minutes to start machinery.
Campers can run car fridges for 24 hours and charge their batteries in as little as 1 hour.
Ideal for backup power in emergency situations.
Designed and built for the marine industry, backup for solar powered sites, emergency services, earthmoving contractors, mobile mechanics, or anyone working in the outback.
Note, some wet cell deep cycle batteries will not accept a fast charge due to internal design differences & may require trickle charging for a period of time. For an efficient system with faster recharge times AGM or cranking batteries can be used.

Specifications: Weight: 22kg Dimensions (mm): 490L x 330W x 450H Engine: Honda GX100 air cooled Alternator: Bosch 120amp Max eng. power: 3hp@3600rpm Fuel capacity: 1.2 Litres Fuel type: 4-stroke unleaded petrol Fuel consumption: Approx. ¾ Litres / hour Oil capacity: 0.4 Litres Starting system: Recoil Electric output: 12 Volts D.C. Max voltage (low): 14.0 Volts regulated Max voltage (high): 14.6 Volts regulated Max amp output: ~85+ Amps Voltage cut out: 18 Volts

Whenever you’re handling or working with a lead-acid battery, consult your vehicle and battery owners’ manual for instructions and safety precautions.

Lead-acid batteries contain hydrogen-oxygen gases than can be explosive and sulfuric acid that can cause severe burns.