Battery Tender Charge N Start 1120 staff review
One Tool, Two Solutions for Dealers
Battery Tender’s Charge N Start series is designed to address two common challenges in the powersports industry: dead batteries in the service bay and slow seasonal sales of accessories. Available in three versions — the 1100 (1A charger/1000A jump starter), 1120 (1A charger/1200A jump starter), and 4120 (4A charger/1200A jump starter) — these units combine a portable jump starter with a multi-chemistry smart charger in one compact package.
We tested the Charge N Start 1120 on everything from a long-dead scooter to a stranded family car. The jump starter performed flawlessly, easily spinning over engines that had sat for years. For maintenance and light recovery, the 1A charger works well, though the 4A version would be faster for heavily discharged batteries.
In a dealership service department, the Charge N Start 1120’s 1200A peak output handles most motorcycles, ATVs/UTVs, and PWCs without issue. It supports lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, and gel batteries, allowing technicians to connect it without worrying about damaging sensitive electronics. The built-in charger/maintainer makes it equally useful for post-service storage or diagnostic work.
On the retail side, the 1120 offers customers a dependable all-season battery maintenance tool, while the 4120 is a strong upsell for owners of larger-displacement machines or multiple vehicles. Battery Tender’s accessories — quick-disconnect leads, extension cables, and more — create easy add-on sales opportunities.
Dealer Tips
- Demo at the counter or service desk. A quick jump-start demonstration can turn interest into a sale.
- Bundle for seasonal promotions. Pair with a ring-terminal lead and battery cleaner for a “store & start” package.
- Use during customer hand-offs. Hook up a Charge N Start before delivering a serviced vehicle to show its convenience.
Pros
- Well-known, trusted brand in powersports.
- Three model options for flexible merchandising.
- Supports multiple battery chemistries.
Cons
- 1A models are slower on fully drained batteries — consider upselling to the 4A model.
- Charger features compete with NOCO and CTEK, but the jump starter/charger combo sets it apart.
Where to Buy: Battery Tender products are distributed by Western Power Sports (WPS), Automatic Distributors, Parts Unlimited / Drag Specialties, Kimpex (Canada), and Motovan (Canada).
Bottom Line: The Charge N Start 1120 is a dual-purpose tool that works as well in your service bay as it does at your parts counter — a rare win-win for today’s powersports dealers.
Learn more: batterytender.com/collections/charge-n-start
This review has been updated with corrected information from the September edition of Powersports Business.
