Portable Starter Batteries - Requirements for a Puma engine

[The Cone of Silence]

Morning all

I'm looking to get hold of a portable jump start battery for the 'just in case' scenario when I'm on my own and my cranking battery is flat.

There seem to be a few out there. Does anyone know what spec of starter would be required to start a Puma 2.4 TDCi engine?

400A sufficient or do I need more?
Any particular Amp Hours specification? I find electronics so confusing, even after years of tinkering.

Appreciate your opinions as always.

[Lemo]

Following!
After having trouble yesterday with a flat battery I'm now looking also!

Are you after a old school type or one of those newer slim portable power units??

This type SCA 12V Jump Starter - 6 Cylinder - Supercheap Auto

Or this type Batteries & Accessories - Jump Starters - Matson - MA9000 | Blackwoods Xpress

Cheers Lemo

[The Cone of Silence]

It's got to be slim, Lemo. I have no room left in Monty for anything bulky!

[Lemo]

Lots of different brands, just need to find one that won't catch fire!!

Will wait and see what others are using

Lemo

[Lemo]

Here's an option NOCO - 1000A Lithium Jump Starter - GB40

Look to be a good unit and #1 out of a ten review I just read. Top 10: What is The Best Lithium Jump Starter

Anyone used one?

[DiscoMick]

I bought one of these. They come in several sizes. Also very handy for recharging phones. Very compact and easy to use.
Batteries Direct

[The Cone of Silence]

Spoke to a couple of mates and Lemo's NOCO - 1000A Lithium Jump Starter - GB40 is the go, so I ordered one. Arrives Friday.

I'm pretty chuffed with this - I can take out the HD Jump Leads I've got and put this in their place which might even leave me with a small but valuable piece of real estate in the tools cabinet I have on board. Doubtless I shall find something to fill it.

Thanks for your help. Brilliant as always.

[Marty90]

The span on the leads is 23". Haven't measured the battery,must be close. Otherwise looks good value and it'llfit in the glove box.

[Lemo]

So you don't want to know these go on sale next Thursday


The 600amp unit is on sale for $199
Had a gander and look like quality stuff!

Where did you get it and price??

[EastFreo]

I have one of those little lithium tyres I picked up in Jaycar. It kicked over a Volvo XC60 no problem.

But out I am now looking at an Arkpak battery pack so it can run my fridge.