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Battery Tester
I’m in the market for a new battery tester to replacing our aging Snap-On MT1590. Looking for one where I can adjust the load on a battery test, be able to see how many amps the starter is drawing, and how many amps the alternator is producing. I want to know what other shops are using and how they like them. I’m hoping to get another carbon pile, if able.
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7 Replies
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I am interested in the same thing. Hope you get some responses soon.
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It’s a shame you cannot get a VAT 40 anymore. But, I bet you there are still some sitting in the back of a shop covered in years of dust and dirt, that still work. Keep your eyes open. Last I checked parts of the carbon pile were still available.
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This snap on tester seems to work great for us. We print every customer’s results.
Advanced Battery, Starting and Charging System Tester999.99 USD
Item: EECS750A -
We have a now old Snap on D Tec, it has an electronic charger built in and a printer it has an automated avr test and manual meters for single testing of a battery or a starter.
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Waiting to hear back from my Snap-On guy, crossing my fingers the rebuilder will be able to fix our old MT1590. I really don’t like the huge push for electronic testers I don’t have faith in them accurately loading a battery like the carbon piles do. I was looking at getting the EECS750A if they couldn’t fix the MT1590. The D-TAC is way out of my price range with being a one man shop.
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Associated 6044 looks good. Does any of you know anything about this model?
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I bought the Midtronics GR-8. It is wonderful. Multi-tasking, so you can be smart charging one vehicle while testing others. A bit pricey, but it is nice seeing it as THE tool to use in all the OE repair/diag procedures
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