Schumacher Electric introduces RUGGED BY SCHUMACHER battery charger and maintainer line

This new product line is designed to support both 6V and 12V units.
Oct. 13, 2025
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Schumacher Electric is releasing a RUGGED BY SCHUMACHER battery charger and maintainer line, model numbers SC1677, SC1678, SC1681, SC1682, and SC1684. These units are designed to support both 6V nad 12V systemps offering 1A, 2A, 3A, 5A, nad 10A charge and maintain rates. 

The chargers feature a low-profile clamp design and patent-pending clamp assembly with Schumacher Flex Eyelet technology. These clamps easily convert into ring leads by removing a single screw, offering a low-profile solution for hard-to-reach terminals. 

These new products include an override mode, advanced multi-stage charging, automatic maintenance mode, and reverse hook-up protection, all designed to recharge, maintain, and extend battery life. Each product also includes a repair mode for reviving old or damaged batteries and a service mode for maintaining stable voltage during maintenance. These maintainers are compatible with multiple battery types, including lithium batteries, offering broad versatility across applications. 

A word from Schumacher

"The RUGGED BY SCHUMACHER battery chargers and maintainers reflect our commitment to innovation and real-world functionality,” said Mickey Leech, CEO of Schumacher. “We designed these chargers to meet the needs of professionals and everyday users who demand performance, safety and convenience.”

“With the addition of the patent-pending clamp assembly, we are giving users more flexibility and control than ever before,” said Leech. “It’s a game-changer for anyone working in challenging environments or with varied battery types.”

More from Schumacher

The Schumacher Electric DSR ProSeries 2000A 12V Jump Starter and Portable Power Station, No. DSR168, features an internal high-output AGM battery that delivers 2,000 peak amps, 500-cranking amps, and 325 cold-cranking amps, making it powerful enough to jump-start 10-cylinder gas and 8-cylinder diesel engines.

The Schumacher Electric 12A Level 1 Portable EV Charger, No. SEV1670, provides up to 12A of charging power using a standard NEMA 5-15 120V AC household outlet and includes a universal J1772 connector that makes it compatible with a wide range of electric vehicles. 

The Schumacher Electric Lithium Ion Portable Power Station and 3000A 12V Jump Starter, No. SL1653, features dual lithium batteries that can jump-start up to 10.0L gas and 8.0L diesel engines. 

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