Best Jump Starter? DieHard, Schumacher, DeWalt, Michelin, Stanley, CAT

[@ProjectFarm]

Before buying a jump starter, recommend checking out the latest review that I put together: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIOpqHiLp8SJoMU Costway (GoPlus): amzn.to/3CENakq CAT: amzn.to/3EVWIWx DeWalt: amzn.to/3k9BaNV Michelin: amzn.to/3qapfDD Stanley: amzn.to/3k8hPwP Stanley Fatmax: amzn.to/3wAu6iJ Schumacher: amzn.to/3qemi4I ZunDian: amzn.to/3CWVKsn DieHard: amzn.to/3kcIdFS Potek: amzn.to/3bQyMax

[@Thelongmanable]

*_Write a letter to Dewalt about your findings and read there reply. That's like a entire video in itself..._*

[@xili7077]

Try harbor freight shitty jumper box

[@JJMALLAN]

When is the last time the Costway (GoPlus) was available on Amazon? Your video shows $140. I could only find it elsewhere for double that price!!!

[@beautravis8875]

@@JJMALLAN Just got one using the link for 180 after taxes.

[@GammaLoop111]

This is why I look forward to Sundays. Looking forward to watching this later. I hope you all have a wonderful day!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!!

[@gearbanginentertainment7476]

stop gawk gawking people

[@harisjaved1379]

Same man!

[@joesshows6793]

I fully agree

[@FromThe3PointLine]

Yup, I love sundeys too

[@IKnewMickey]

"Which one goes up in smoke" is more important to me than the one that works best. An average unit is better than one than burns down. Thank you Project Farm for your content!!!!

[@Nevir202]

I REALLY don't get how they burnt up on the jumpstart of all things. These basically have a motorcycle battery inside, just a direct connection from the battery to the clips should have meant that you could take all the current the battery would put out.

[@ProjectFarm]

Very good point!! That carbon pile tester definitely put them all to the test.

[@alexanderthomas2660]

@@Nevir202 Indeed, an autopsy on the units that released their magic smoke would be interesting, to see what exactly failed inside them.

[@Qwertyuiop-wg5xu]

@@alexanderthomas2660 not an experts opinion, but here goes: they were probably made too cheap to actually be able to receive the power produced by the battery itself, if a product costs too cheap compared to what it should be, it probably is for a reason, not that the most expensive ones are always better as demonstrated here is this video.

[@gcKukie]

If you connect them in a certain way you can get all of these to make smoke. Lol

[@EpicBenjo]

There’s no other channel out there that answers all the questions we have of a product!! From weight, to sound, to performance, no one does it better than Project Farm!! We appreciate all the effort you put into these tests!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@bigdogfromnj]

Yeah I hope he keeps the good video coming and for decades❤️

[@joshlong1397]

Cat wouldn’t start 2 different cars with a a dead dead battery, which is when I needed it. It’s going back and I’m getting the Costway. Project farm first, cry once buy once.

[@shaggyda2758]

Very well said!!

[@tuberstitious]

Ditto!

[@jimmorrison3878]

Best review channel EVER! When you are considering purchasing a tool or piece of equipment and your first thought is "I hope Project Farm has a video about this so I can see if it's a good decision"....You know you have a very special KZbin channel! Just AWESOME!! Can't praise this channel enough. Sir, you knew what was missing in the review arena and knocked it out of the park!👌

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@endlessmindset8808]

I really appreciate the integrity of this channel and not being swayed by the thousands of dollars you probably get offered to promote certain brands.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@jtveg]

Yes indeed, his reviews seem devoid of bias, as he presents the findings as they are, without any opinions or excuses for any failings in the products. IHe tests every feature and function and puts all manufacturer advertised specifications to practical tests that the consumer may expect to encounter in ordinary usage.

[@rev9fan1]

It's probably more than that lol, imagine how long he's been doing this, damn near EVERYONE trusts him...if I was a company introducing a product and wanted to be shady I would give this guy a million or so to review my product to say it's awesome when it's not! I wouldn't doubt if he gets offer a couple 100k from some big deal companies, in the same sense though I wouldn't put out a product that is shit, I would want a true review done anyway so I know how to improve.

[@nolanmartin3640]

Yes, Any channel that is swayed by companies paying to make deceitful videos is plain wrong, deceitful, and useless to any consumer. So far Project Farm seems transparent, and unbias. Thank You.

[@boyka1827]

As a Vietnamese person, I'm really proud when most of the big brand names switching their products to be made in Vietnam. Big companies need to get their stuffs elsewhere but China.

[@jaybosher6144]

There's a noticeable jump in quality from Vietnam vs China from the products I buy.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@7kyro]

Agreed

[@cmsbeth]

Yep! You are correct!

[@Micko350]

Why is it when you go to Vietnam everything is made in China?! 🤔

[@BYOTools]

This was perfect timing! My wife and I just bought a new car and now I know which system to buy. Thanks as always for the detailed testing.

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

-- Buy them separate. Zero disrespect to Project Farm. Buy a stand alone jump starter, tire pump, and inverter. You'll have FAR more control over the quality/reliability of each product, and it'll probably add up to about the same price. As well, if one feature fails, you replace one thing, not the entire unit. EDIT: And if it's for your wife, you'll save her some hassle in weight lugging it around.

[@hightttech]

Forget these bulky things and get a LITHIUM jump starter that fits in glove box. The good LITHIUM jump starters can start a car that has NO BATTERY.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Glad to hear!

[@Bremend]

@@MarkJacksonGaming I agree, I think it is convenient to get them all bundled together, but it looks like you are better off with the QC on three separate products than one overall

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

@@hightttech -- Which is great if your battery has a crashed cell. And they're lightweight. It's what I do.

[@GunNut37086]

I was torn between that POTEK and the ZunDian until you got to the meat and potatoes of the comparison testing. After seeing how poorly they did as a jump starter, the noise level and inflation speed no longer mattered. That Costway stole the show at the end! Great video, love this content!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, you are welcome!

[@Japplesnap]

The small lithium units do a better job at starting that same engine.

[@kf8456]

Price to the Goplus (Cosway) has jumped up by $100 to $260 as of now a year later after his video posted. SMH

[@matttanglewood2522]

​​@@kf8456irty rotten scoundrel bastards. Thanks a lot Farmlife for showing us which one is the ideal choice. Also thanks a lot for not running some corporate company subterfuge app so those companies with an unknown hit will not raise their price to a fair market value. At least give a guy, or gal, a 2-3 year heads-up. All joking aside, thank you for all the work you do. It is a lot. From just the actual time spent on testing ( remember people it takes time to come up with a testing method + the time to make it functional) to the time spent editing everything to a final view.

[@MegaMeco2]

@@kf8456to be fair , if you were the owner of the brand and saw that your sales jumped because of some amazing channels youtube video , would you keep your prices the same and let the money walk or raise your price while you can ?

[@FLINTmitten810]

The amount of work & attention to detail that goes into your content is literally light years beyond ANYTHING on big budget, major network TV shows & definitely better than ANYTHING on KZbin. You are an extremely smart & talented man. Excellent job as always! Thank you, ProjectFarm!!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Wow, thank you!

[@solarguy6043]

@@ProjectFarm AND you don't make 10 minutes worth of content and then string it out to a 30 minute program. I would also note that the batteries poop out after 2-3 years and then most people just throw them out. Crack that baby open and stick a new and bigger sealed lead acid battery in there for 1/4 of the price of a new one.

[@midtennturney]

I would like to see an addition to the test, leaving the jump boxes fully charged for a few months to simulate leaving it in the trunk of the car. Maybe go even deeper into the test by throwing them into the freezer for an hour or so and then pull them out and allow them to warm back up and repeat continuously to simulate sitting in the trunk during the cold months (probably when you’re more likely to have a dead battery !) Then test to see how the battery life is and if they’re still capable of jumping off a dead battery !

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@MrSupernova111]

You're supposed to recharge them every 3-4 months so leaving the unit in your car hoping for the best is irresponsible.

[@stevewhite3424]

@DrJibson All but one of them were useless as jump starters which means all but 1 of them is useless.

[@Bannimann2]

@DrJibson The Costway was able to jumpstart the car, it was only because he disabled the car from starting it didn't.

[@PhenomII1090T]

@DrJibson 14:32 they did start the vehicles with low batteries, but not with completely dead batteries. In the event you got your voltages just low enough that the battery alone can't fire the engine, they were able to pick up some slack. They just couldn't start the engine on their own (battery at 2a) except for the CostWay. So they do work when the battery is drained but not dead. Also, 2nd the first comment, see after 3-6 months+Temp changes what their voltages look like, that'd be super helpful!

[@charlieboutin3341]

2.11 million subscribers! Thank you for helping so many people make decisions on what’s the best products for us to buy! Truly appreciated Todd! 👍👍👌✌️

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@Tadders]

I LOVE these battery/car related videos. More oil testing please! :D This is hands down my favorite channel. There's no other quite like it. Others have tried to copy you, but they fall way short of what you have here on Project Farm. It's like a seal of quality approval.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Salmacream]

@The Trashman Jump starter Its a burst of power to start the car. Not built to last like a battery. But most of these ones sucked, I have no idea why.

[@Salmacream]

@The Trashman I already have a jumper, was just talking about why they didnt last XD

[@Salmacream]

@The Trashman ah

[@loveofchrist5808]

@@ProjectFarm sorry to bother you but can you please tell me where I can find this brand cost way I’ve looked on Amazon there’s one almost like it but it’s not cost way can you please tell me where you got yours so I can probably order one because I cannot even find it on the Internet thank you sir and God bless you? ✝️✝️✝️

[@7kyro]

This man loves data. Even the sound decibels gets recorded. Thank you Todd for such thorough work. Really takes the guess work out of reviews.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

I think noise is a valid metric only because some people are noise sensitive and let us say you need to fill a tyre late at night, you would rather not have a rock concert loud inflator.

[@justsoicanfingcomment5814]

Always recommend using separate compressors, inverters, and jump packs. When one fails or breaks you are not stuck with the choice of going without that feature or having this bulky unit and buying a separate accessory or buying a whole new unit. You can always use the jumper clips on a jump pack to power an inverter or an air compressor.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@amzarnacht6710]

I commented much the same. All these boxes are good for is separating the idiot from their money. And some of them even still use *LEAD ACID* batteries!!! Those don't even last 3 years, most are dead in 1.

[@TheTruth4313]

YES. Totally agree. Been there. Done that.

[@TheGuruStud]

@@amzarnacht6710 If you get it on clearance, just replace the battery with a quality one. It should last 5 yrs.

[@stylicho]

@@TheGuruStud I have heard that many of these big ones don't work well because they have bad batteries, even when bought new (have heard Stanley having this issue, but once battery was replaced it worked great). It would be interesting to see how they do with brand new batteries

[@electronicsNmore]

SUPERB Testing! Very thorough. A++.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! I enjoyed your DIY video that you just published!!

[@Sylvan_dB]

@@ProjectFarm His DIY electrical video showing how much work to put an electrical box and wiring into a cinderblock wall was informative... made me glad I don't have those walls!

[@HariSeldon913]

@@ProjectFarm It doesn't affect the test results, but the CAT you got for $153 looks like the same one currently available at Costco for $80 (after $20 instant savings).

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@ProjectFarm Lots of jump starters here, so props for that! But half of them are bade by Stanely Black & Decker. Stanley = SBD, DeWalt = SBD, Stanely Fatmax = SBD, CAT = SBD made.

[@carlpeters8690]

@@HariSeldon913 I have / had that one. I'm rather unimpressed by it (definitely doesn't work on car with a dead battery). The only good thing about that one is Costco's return policy.

[@JozzieProductions]

Amazing how many of the units came short, brand clearly isn't everything here. Another great video! Love the in-depth you went for this. CCA is key what most people use these units for, this was a shock. Keep up the great work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@biredgemini]

I was just thinking about buying a jump starter before winter.... PF does it again!

[@ProjectFarm]

Nice!!

[@isaachollis564]

Hello! I just wanted to tell you how much I truly appreciate your videos. You get right to the point without wasting time and your testing is refreshingly unbiased. I know I speak for many people when I say I hope you continue to make quality content for many years to come.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@triktrak_1451]

I tend to store these jump starters for years before trying to use them. And by the time I do, they will not hold a charge. It'd be great to follow up with each pack after long-term dormant storage with a full charge, to see which unit's materials degraded & which ones retain their efficacy.

[@volvo09]

All of these things have little lead acid batteries in them. They can't sit, they need a recharge every couple months to keep the lead plates in the battery from sulfating and killing itself. These are convenient, but i call them all "sh*t". Especially these new ones with safety electronics in them that go up in smoke when you overload them (like trying to start a car with a 100% dead battery, similar to his max current test that killed a few units)

[@jorgecardoso1161]

That happened to me with a Stanley fat Max. It was a brand new product. I used it a year after I bought it and it wouldn't charge

[@jonasstahl9826]

It is just better to change your carbattery a little earlier than buying this things and/or buy some oldschool jumper cables.

[@codyselcamino]

This is the exact reason I won't buy a jump pack, the maybe twice a year I'd use it it'll be ruined, but, a power inverter is interesting option though

[@jonasstahl9826]

@@codyselcamino Get big one with 2000watt and you can run nearly everything and alot cheaper than buying a good generator.

[@BlaiserAid]

I really enjoy your reviews - very logical, thorough and downright useful. I have only 1 suggestion that I would find really helpful: a table of data that gives an overview of results for all the features tested. It might have a column for each brand/model and a row for each feature tested. This would allow each viewer to easily compare which ever set of features are most important to them, without having to watch the video multiple times and write down the various results to compare. Your work is excellent! I would just like you to consider a final presentation of an overview of all the data you have generated.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@ashiksnair9831]

Come on, the dude literally spend 2 Grand on buying all those starters so that the viewer could avoid all these costs and time wastage, the least thing you could do is to watch the full video

[@BlaiserAid]

@@ashiksnair9831 i DO watch the full videos. But many characteristics and features are tested (which is great!) and it's hard to remember/compare all the stats. He does produce a table for each of the tests. I just find it difficult to assimilate all that data, and I was just hoping for a presentation that summarizes or wraps it all up. That's probably not easy to do, and I won't blame him if he doesn't think it's feasible or worthwhile.

[@GRASS898]

​@@tooltime9260 dude relax they were just making a suggestion that could potentially make the channel better. Don't be so quick to judge.

[@charlesdalton985]

This test seems to confirm what I’ve noticed. I bought my first jump box/compressor roughly 20 years ago. The couple I’ve purchased since, just don’t seem to have the same capabilities. Thanks for all your testing- it is greatly appreciated.

[@Brian424]

I had one that worked well about the long ago too. It started several cars on several cold Minnesota mornings in the trailer park I used to live in. (Trailer parks aren't known for late-model cars with new batteries.) A couple of those cars were owned by hot, grateful girls, but alas, I was married at the time. Then the jump starter burnt up in a house fire. Last I saw it, it was a pathetic, melted lump. They don't make things like they used to. Can't remember the brand, but it was nothing anyone ever heard of. No idea where I got it either.

[@BethanyRLake]

My husband and I would both LOVE to see a testing trail cameras video! 😊

[@joemathews8115]

Easiest and best would be awesome 👌

[@BethanyRLake]

@@joemathews8115 AND battery life!! 😬

[@joemathews8115]

@@BethanyRLake👌🔥💪

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea

[@BethanyRLake]

@@ProjectFarm Of course! 😊

[@mikepaul2372]

I owned a JNC Air 1700 Amp for nearly 10 years. Had to replace the unit that inflated the tires but was pretty reliable for so many jumpstarts of cars in storage etc. As always, Thank you for this informative video. I ended up switching to a lithium DBPower jump starter and a relatively inexpensive air compressor to inflate the tires. Love the portability of the separates and if one fails do not need to buy an entire unit!

[@garyandtricia1]

I had a JNC 660 as a professional mechanic, lasted almost 20 years. Jumper only though.

[@gaddy8964]

Man this guy is the TRUTH..! I always check his videos before buying things automotive related or any product reviews! Just can't thank this guy enough..🙏🏾

[@tx_redneck7233]

When ever I want to buy a tool or a product I watch his videos first before buying them. He’s the best KZbinr for product testing and isn’t biased at all. Looking forward to his next video.

[@gunner6639]

New Project Farm upload popping up whilst watching an old Project Farm video... gonna be a good day :) Idea for comparison, how about wire strippers/crimpers?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the idea!

[@meawreg]

I'll be honest I normally skip a lot of "over talk" about a product, with Project Farm though you don't really need to, every few seconds there's something new to learn, and if you fast forward on the video, you'll miss so much. Thanks for creating the content you do!

[@thra5herxb12s]

I also turn off my adblock, and grab a coffee before watching Todd's reviews. Better than any TV show 👍

[@BradiKal61]

Yes. everything he says is relevant without the usual babble you get on KZbin videos!

[@ckoritko]

As a man without the means to test this many models personally, thank you for putting this content out there. I need to make sure I get the best value for my dollar and this goes a long way in telling me how to best invest my money. You got me to sub, man. Keep up quality content like this!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@BrodieBr0]

I'm 50 years old but laughed like a kid everytime you said ''Stanely Fatmax'' and someone should tell these things smoking is bad for their health. hahaha Thanks for all your hard work on these tests...wow only the Costway seems worth a buy!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mirai3263]

Lol, I have an Everstart jump starter that looks exactly like that Costway exact functions as well. About a year ago the battery got to where it would not hold a charge and I replaced it with an Expert Power 12 volt 20 Ah agm deep cycle battery. The factory battery was a 12 volt 20 Ah sla, the new battery is much heavier but this jump starter works better with this battery than it did with the factory battery. But has been very nice to have. Thank you for making this video.

[@honestjhon]

The best jump/pump I've had was one from Costco. Lasted about 10 years, and would fill a tire from flat. Would also jump start almost anything I had used it on (wouldn't turn over a large diesel engine. But would start smaller truck/utility diesels). It's battery stopped accepting a charge, and I got a Stanley one. It has been ok. A lot louder, slower to charge, slower to fill a tire, and won't crank anything more than a gas V8. I like being able to do it all with one box. Good testing!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great feedback! Thank you

[@Nevir202]

Why didn't you replace the battery? Even if it's not meant to be user serviceable, that doesn't mean it isn't if you're clever lol

[@honestjhon]

Didn't have time to mess with it, was moving long distance at the time, and just needed to replace it.

[@volvo09]

The older ones are much better, they had a direct connection to the battery (maybe through a physical switch on some of them). These new ones have safert electronics which are pushed to their absolute limit trying to start a car, and go up in smoke (as seen, haha!) The electronics also don't allow the full current of the battery to flow through, so they don't have as much "balls" either, making them more of a weak battery helper than a true jump starter.

[@Nevir202]

@@volvo09 Makes sense, I assumed there had to be something between the battery and the alligator clips to go up in smoke.

[@ald.3387]

Dude, your vids are thorough, concise and offers all the info to make an informed decision. If I need something, and you reviewed it, I go strictly with your results and have NEVER gone wrong. Thanks for an island of light amidst the ocean of bulls**t. Your vids are GREAT!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@JohnQ77]

Todd, as always thank you so much for what you are doing! My whole family looks forward to your videos and we use your research quite often!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Glad to hear!

[@sinterso2.036]

Oooooh, was waiting for this one. Can't wait to see the results.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you and hope you enjoy the video!

[@richardmarsh9257]

This has become my go to channel for tool and implement tests! Always great information! I haven't found a good impartial comparison of jigsaw blades. I use them a lot and it would be interesting if the cheap blades were better than the more expensive blades I've used.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@michaellowther7976]

That would be interesting

[@papasquirrel5559]

I use the Shumacher to power my led cure lamp for my mobile chip repair side hustle so I am truly independent from a power source which gives me a lot of territory to cover. Had it for 2 years since new and use it daily, sometimes for more than 20+ cures in a day, it is holding up well.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@davidrobinson5180]

Excellent video. Really appreciated how many starters you tested and efficiently you abbreviated these tests. I imagine we are looking at somewhere around 1% of the time it took.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@chrissutton3043]

I bought the same diehard about 6 years ago at sears. I haven't used it in awhile, but last time I did I noted the air hose had broken/cracked inside the case so the tire inflating function didn't work. Something to keep in mind with all these, as I'd bet they all use about the same quality hose material. Also I wonder how the sealed lead acid batteries will hold up over time.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@jeffthejinjer]

I've had mine for 10 years and yeah the air hose blew out last year...I'm not sure if they sell the hose or not but I might take it apart and see If can replace it

[@ranger178]

i have an old one from sears when stuff was made in usa i changed the battery after 10 years and it is still working

[@davidp2888]

What a great way to *start* my Sunday morning! Thanks, Todd.

[@ProjectFarm]

Hi David, I always look forward to reading your comment!! Thank you and hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend and next week

[@nothankyou5524]

Wow! I am more than impressed. I'm told I'm a bit over thorough in my work, but U may have me beat, especially with Ur enthusiasm, which is a major factor concerning great work. Best wishes. Best of luck. I am now a subscribed fan.

[@dustondoesit3913]

Can we take a moment to appreciate project farm? This man is a genius and makes some great content. Thanks again PF!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@larrycroft470]

i hope you are doing well financially for your channel. Your thorough factual and easy to understand reviews have literally helped millions of people. I can tell this has become a ministry for you also. Thank you so much for helping me with scores of products. I stay away from CCP products completely but all the other products i follow your advice to the letter!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Hi Larry, Thank you very much! Knowing that the videos are helping people and the "thank you" comments keep me motivated to keep going. I owe a bit thank you to Patreon supporters and to viewers. Best regards, Todd

[@mattd1188]

The DeWalt one was torn down a few years ago on another channel and a viewer commented that because the piston is missing a wrist pin, it's lifespan is limited because the piston and wall of the cylinder would be affected die to the rocking motion. I'm going to assume that is the same design for probably all of them, but it would be pretty cool to find out if one or two actually used a wrist pin.

[@thra5herxb12s]

You will only use it once or twice in your lifetime, so thats a pretty good lifespan.

[@scott8919]

@@thra5herxb12s not necessarily. I've use my Schumacher once for my own car but a half dozen times to help my friends and acquaintances. I can't speak for the other brands but the Schumacher seems to hold up to multiple inflations.

[@Brian424]

Had to look up what a wrist pin is, and it appears to be the main pin that connects the connecting rod to the piston. In other words, a critical part that has to be made and machined to high quality standards to work well and hold up to the tough job it does. How can you connect a rod to a piston without a wrist pin? Did DeWalt find a cheaper way to do it? (All these decisions are ruled by the almighty dollar.) We bought a new, no-frills Whirlpool refrigerator 2 1/2 years ago. It works great and you can barely hear it run, so that piston (in the compressor) must have a darn fine wrist pin. Will it still be running in 20 years like the last refrig? That's the question that only time will answer. Most everything is made to be thrown away these days rather than repaired. My parents had a 56 year old General Motors refrigerator (made around 1950) in their basement that ran perfectly up until the day they sold it to someone for 25 bucks. That was 15 years ago and I wouldn't be surprised if it's still running today.

[@Brian424]

@@thra5herxb12s And when you finally need it, it will probably be dead, because it's been forgotten under a pile of "junk in the trunk" since you got it for Christmas seven years earlier. :-)

[@areyouundoingthatorwhat9181]

@@Brian424 The unitary piston-connecting rod is used not just to lower the cost and complexity of construction,it lowers the weight of reciprocating components and is almost always used on small capacity/short stroke air pumps.They require very little in terms of lubrication,a wrist or gudgeon pin that small would rapidly wear in one area without sufficient lubrication (you don't want vaporised oil droplets entering your air supply)Automotive suspension pumps are a perfect example of their use.The almost spherical piston design reduces friction on non lubricated cylinders,thereby reducing heat and wear,the piston is generally sealed by a single thick nylon/teflon round edged split washer type seal which maintains sealing at any piston inclination.The design has been around for decades and is by and large reliable. Those little plug in tyre pumps you get in your boot/trunk will have the same principle. Also the compressor in your refrigerator is a rotary type pump it works on a cam system.

[@jimcipriano5322]

Sir , you are great. You talk fast and clear. No bullshit, right to the point.

[@unknownquantity4440]

Stellar testing as always! Perfect timing for me, as I'm the market for one of these right now.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great to hear!

[@willkelly86]

One thing I think could be an interesting metric is for the brands that fail during normal operation and who boast a warranty would be to call in the warranty and subjectively rate how easy the warranty process was. A lot of brands stamp "lifetime warranty" on their product but list so many exclusions, or require a shipping and handling fee which is almost as much as the unit itself. How well the company backs their product is almost as important to the consumer as the product itself in some cases. As always, great video!

[@insanemustaine111]

Yes please

[@mjrc123]

I can’t wait to see a graph of ‘minutes on hold’ for each company 😂

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Whatdyoumean]

You should do a show down on grid tie Inverters. I am having such a hard time finding info on one under$100- $200. If you do end up doing this. A follow up video on good value solar panels. To Mach the wattage would be great to. I've Loved your videos for years.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@cgunugc]

I work in solar. Grid tie inverters really don't get cheaper than that - you can do microinverters for a full size residential panel, but you need a decent bit of accoutrement to get micros to work. For quality that lasts, you have to spend money. Also, best value in solar panels isn't something he can really test. Look up existing review sites and compare the specs - every manufacturer does extensive testing and publishes results. A cheap high wattage Jinko and a more expensive equal wattage LG might preform equally in even Project Farm's extensive testing, but the degradation over time might be significantly worse.

[@noby5711]

@@ProjectFarm Can you do a video on water resistant work gloves that keep your hands warm? Tis the season ya know :)

[@NSEasternShoreChemist]

@@cgunugc Well, he *does* sometimes test things over a year or longer, so.... it's not impossible that he'll test solar panels some day.

[@timp7412]

Project Farm, I just wanted to thank you for your channel. I have bought a lithium ion jump pack, tire inflator, and knife sharpener all from recommendations from your channel, and they have lasted me very well. :)

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Glad to hear!

[@Ides385]

Your series is a nice resource. I look through it before buying tools. Thank you. Here is one I couldn't find, so it's an idea: Best taps. Which is least likely to break, speed/ease of use and maintaining sharpness of the top of my head. You can try different flute designs and brands. Just a quick fyi, I use them to make new holes and clean varnish out of existing holes.

[@stephenarling1667]

For use in tapguns, HSS forming taps will outlast cutting taps many times over, in my experience.

[@troycoleman4284]

Love to see someone testing things that actually do a good job!

[@jamescaldwell2095]

I was hoping to see the JNC770 or the 8800 in one of these tests. My 770 is 4 years old and has been stellar through tons of use. Though it's the first time I've bought a "good" brand. Love the channel though. The last jump starter video helped me pick a good mini pack. Gooloo gp4000. No way I would have bought one without your review. They just seemed too small to be really useful.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! Thank you.

[@cannontaylor97]

You are awesome! Literally you have saved me alot of time buying products! Thank you so much for the tests you do! 👍👍👍👍👍 great work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Glad to hear!

[@joepineiro497]

Thank you so much for making this video. I finally can make a decision on which one to purchase. I was leaning towards the Diehard, but then once I saw the Costway turnover that vehicle that confirmed my decision to go with Costway. I will definitely be using your link to Amazon for the product. As always great job,and thanks for all your informative and unbiased information!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@FishFind3000]

I’m sad that “jump n carry” wasn’t tested. I see them used by nearly all commercial tow and auto repair services. They have no flashy consumer junk. Also I’d like to see these jump packs taken apart to see the construction and battery. I took my jump n carry apart and was pleasantly surprised buy it’s robust construction.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestions.

[@metatechnologist]

News flash, they're just like these. How do I know?? AAA sent a guy in a tow truck and they were unable to start my dead battery. I borrowed a jump start battery from somewhere (it didn't have all the other doodads on it) and it was able to start my car. You'd think the tow truck guy would have jumper cables. But nope.

[@legros731]

@@metatechnologist man the jump and carry one a great and powerful will start a diesel engine no problems some model are12/24 volt for big equipment that run on 24 volt Any multi tool is junk so no surprise about these 3 in 1 booster pack

[@legros731]

A can told you they beat any of these useless shit with ease

[@DFxDesignz]

Have a jump n carry at work and can confirm they are junk. Worked great for a couple cars, after that won't jump anything

[@BethanyRLake]

So looking forward to seeing what's the best! This would be a wonderful Christmas present for my husband! ❤

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!!

[@tarstarkusz]

Don't buy any of them. They are all junk.

[@frydemwingz]

wow this is now popular enough for women to know about this channel. I just realized he's over 2M subs now. That's so impressive. Wasnt long ago he was about 400k and I was wondering why this wasnt more popular.

[@MrSupernova111]

I would recommend against any of these multi-tools. If you want to get him something similar get the DeWalt tire inflator (only) with a battery + charger (sold separately). It will be more expensive but for good reason. I have this unit and I love it. I would never buy a multi-tool designed for different emergencies. I hope this helps. Cheers!

[@MrSupernova111]

The Milwaukee tire inflator is also a solid choice. Project Farm review it as well so just look up the other video for tire inflators.

[@craigieb]

I simply cannot believe how in-depth EVERY ONE of your videos is! You are amazing, and I really appreciate this comparison. You see, I had time to watch the video because my dead car battery is currently charging. D'OH!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@ScottHenion]

I have an older Slanley 1000A jump starter/compressor/light. The power switch burned out after a few uses; actually threw sparks. After bypassing the switch it has worked well for several years.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@larryseibold4287]

Another great video. Thank you for doing these. I no longer use these large Lead acid all in units, in favor of the much smaller and low self discharge Li-Ion boosters. i figure that i can use a spare tire, or use a gas station or a bicycle pump for any air needs. For tires, the bigger need is usually to plug the nail, then inflate.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@jhitt79]

The lithium ion battery packs seems to suck in the cold though.

[@garyhutzler6395]

Love all your tests on various products. Would like to see one on cartridge oil filters. Thanks so much keep up the good work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@peterparsons7141]

Thank you for making videos that don’t SUCK. By that I mean to say, videos that are not a waste of time and provide information that I will use to make decisions on what products I will purchase. If we were buddies, when I asked you for what you thought this is what I would expect.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@SlipFitGarage]

I'm surprised you didn't test the JNC 660 jump starter. I'm not saying it would do better that any of the other that you tested but it IS the industry standard when it comes to jump starters. There's a reason why EVERY repair shop, body shop, car auction, car dealer, and tow truck in the country has a JNC 660 within reach at all times. Great video! Thank you.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.

[@charleskelm3703]

Yeah that’s the one I have. I bought it on Amazon 10 years ago, and they only cost $5 more now! Still works great!

[@kevinchasm4430]

Best unit on the market!

[@Bannimann2]

Great test as usual. Did they all come with lead-acid batteries, or was some of them with lithium-ion batteries? If not, would you consider doing a test with lithium-ion power stations? I know they're quite expensive so that would maybe be too much.

[@mrmotofy]

Those 16lb 13.8v units must have been Lithium

[@edwardhill7045]

@@mrmotofy I Looked for lithium batteries in the test and there were none .I have a noco and i believe they are lithium .This thing has no problems starting the biggest pickups including diesel .rated at 2000 amps

[@edwardhill7045]

@@mrmotofy I used it today to power my air pump to pump up my tires in my truck .The front takes 49 lbs and the rear 64 lbs .I got to three tires before it went to low to power the air pump .I had to finish using the van battery while the van was running

[@haphazard1342]

He has previously tested lithium battery jump packs.

[@alexisjianglan5763]

@@haphazard1342 this is the 3rd part of battery jump pack right? I've found the other 2 videos, but... For u, in conclusion, what are the better lithium batt jump pack?

[@bushtop1179]

Thanks for the video. Question: the ones that cut off at 10 minutes, would they continue if they were restarted? i.e., off and on again. Wondering if it's a safety to prevent over pressuring a tire and causing an explosion.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great question and sorry I didn't explain. They all will work just fine after cooling down for several minutes. It's a safety feature to prevent damage to the air pump.

[@Flies2FLL]

They have a thermostat that shuts the compressor down at a certain temperature. They come back on after about 5 minutes of cooling.

[@Avantime]

@@ProjectFarm The air compressor generally gets super hot so it's not a surprise to see a thermal cutout.

[@truesimplicity]

Your testing has become my defacto standard before any purchases! 👍🏻 Trusted more than manufacturer hype... Thank You once again.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@nicholasdenney9339]

My parents owned the exact model Stanley in this video. The battery suffered an internal/electronic failure after 3 years and limited use (less than 25 starts and 10 inflations) and would no longer charge at all. I suggested that my parents forget about these jumpstart rigs and simply buy an extra battery. I gave them my vintage Riverside charger to keep it charged at home. @ProjectFarm, I'm surprised you didn't remark on how this wide variety of brands uses apparently identical LCD interfaces/electronics

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the constructive feedback.

[@nucleochemist]

Basically all these units have SLA batteries and 3 years is a good lifespan for a SLA at moderate storage temperatures.

[@mikemead2315]

This really shows two things: the available power of lithium jump starters, and having individual “best of class” components gives better performance and failure replacement.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@whirledpeaz5758]

Seems the old adage does apply. Jack of all trades, Master of None.

[@mikemead2315]

@@whirledpeaz5758 Perfectly stated.

[@stephenarling1667]

Mike, are these lithium battery devices?

[@puzzleluvr]

@@stephenarling1667 no, they're all lead acid

[@paulviscione4246]

It’s clear to see that your information is on us and it’s really refreshing to hear your unbiased comments

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@paulsnell1274]

I really like your systematic and simple approach to evaluating products and suspect you have an engineering background. Project Farm is one of my favorites!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@davidstepeck2644]

Great video as always and a ton of information. The Costway really “smoked” the competition, especially the Stanley. It’s sad that a proud Connecticut tool brand smoked when tested, both of them!

[@casemodder89]

chinese garbage labeled as us stuff most likely.

[@davidstepeck2644]

@@casemodder89 Agreed. Stanley made all their tools in Connecticut for 100 years, not anymore. Cheap Chinese crap now.

[@harisjaved1379]

Thank you Todd! Appreciate the work you do!

[@ProjectFarm]

You're welcome!!

[@Jason-iz6ob]

These videos are so valuable. Not only do I now know which one of these is best, I know they exist…. Didn’t know anybody was combining all these tools into one.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@vibingwithvinyl]

Oh cool, perfect timing for a Sunday evening.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you and hope you enjoy the video!

[@chapinsolitario1980]

Happy Sunday everyone !!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Happy Sunday!

[@ksk101963]

Please try out this version from HF and also include the jump starter version of this one in your separate video you did as well thanks again for all you do as you have made all of our lives so much better with your testing over the years keep up the great work

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@ksk101963]

@@ProjectFarm you're welcome

[@adriangabrieljones881]

Thank you for the work you have put into making this video! I have discovered your channel soe time ago while looking for battery comparisson and now I am a fan, even though I am watching videos about stuff that I will probably never going to buy! Keep going!

[@ProjectFarm]

You're very welcome!

[@cs_fl5048]

I have never been able to make one of these work. I have always had to use another car with the engine running. I might try the Costway. Appreciate the work you do. While I appreciate that this is not a rigorous test checking several of each of the brands and going for an average, it is good information and does serve well. Although I will never use many of the things you test, I REALLY like seeing what kind of tests you have devised and constructed for so many of your challenges. I admit I envy you the back 40 runway for your 4 wheelers.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jerryhyland1554]

A friend of mine owns a towing company and he uses a deep cycle battery with a short set of cables bolted to the studs. Works unreal time after time.

[@ml9029]

The best part of waking up on Sundays.

[@joemathews8115]

And mustie 1 and taryl fixes all and how to hunt and missing 411 and adventures with purpose

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!!

[@Tomd4850]

13:12 looks like there actually was a puff of smoke from the back of the CAT during the load test (just behind the red alligator clamp)

[@XxManagedxX]

Good eye. Can Project Farm verify that this was indeed smoke and not just a camera lense flare.

[@cessiniriley5392]

I was looking in the comments for someone else to notice this too! That is definitely smoke coming from the back.

[@marvinvacha5142]

Definitely looked like smoke, I backed the video up a couple times to be sure and then checked the comments to see if anyone else noticed.

[@paulbrown6338]

I have a Stanley and not sure it is the same model tested, but I can tell you it has never failed me and would buy it again. These tools are a real must for the home shop regardless what you buy.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@bretthawton]

Great work as always! Would love to see you test the current lithium battery powered versions soon😉

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@WINTEJER000]

I love seeing you kill these devices. It really shows that just because an item says it can do something, doesn't mean it will.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@aydenchen9347]

A video comparing winches could be interesting! Winches have dynamic braking systems which prevent free-spinning. Originally I was looked to see if I could use a winch as a hoist for a ~50lb weight but I could not find any information about static load holding on winches.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@waynesawyer575]

Guys, remember Todd is purchasing these items out of his pocket. Buying winches can be super expensive. The last one I purchased, a WARN 10K Zeon Platinum, cost me $900.

[@Thorzon]

Wow, that was LOT of time and work you put into this video! Thanks for providing such great info every time @Project Farm!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@johnbumpas6084]

Loved the video, I have the cat one that I got from Costco. I would like to see how they all perform when cold, I bring the cat one with me when I go hunting here in Alaska and I’ve noticed if it gets much below freezing it won’t even turn on, but if I warm it up it will have full power

[@thomaspeltz8577]

I was looking for a Christmas gift and value your opinion. However, the price for the Costway is now $280.00. Maybe an update is in order? Thank you for your content!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@carpetbomberz]

Now list price is $299, I guess word of the ProjectFarm seal of approval is spreading around?

[@TheChemisch]

Past Christmas now but if anything these tests demonstrated how terrible multipurpose jumpstarters are. Basically unless you drive a metro geo and somehow have room to lug these things around its pointless. Get noco brand jumpstarter(or any decently rated lithium battery jumpstarter not lead acid). We have a the noco 3000amp model jumpstarts a completely drained f-750 with a 6.7L cummins. Watched a guy on yt start his 3500 duramax in -20 degrees with it hooked directly to the battery terminals, no battery. Sold me. They have cheaper models that work perfectly fine for smaller vehicles, noco has a handy chart for your engine size for which model to buy.

[@mediocreman2]

Seems like the DeWalt, both of the Stanleys, and the CAT are sharing some of the same parts, especially the displays. I have the previous version of the Fatmax and the compressor died after maybe 30 car tires were inflated, and it sucks as a jump starter too. So much junk out there these days. Thanks for doing the review, it seems not one of the items you reviewed is worth consolidating any of my separate items, since they all work much better than any of these devices you tested.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@legros731]

This is what happens when you buy 3 in 1 tool you get 3 useless tool Want a good booster pack buy a jump and carry

[@anthonyferguson7158]

The normal Stanley is identical to Walmart's Everstart Maxx. I've had two of them and they aren't terribly reliable I've found.

[@edwardgrabinsky6369]

The cat is just the cat name liscenced and rebranded from them by stanley / black and decker. Stanley / black and decker also own dewalt, mac tools. I think they also make craftsman and porter cable. So a lot of their line is just the same thing dressed differently. Most of the mac and craftsman electric tools are the same just the mac costs $300 more on a tool truck and looks cooler. Wouldn't be surprised if they do the same with the booster packs.

[@rascal0175]

You and the weather forecasters are neck and neck for KZbin’s MVP. I suspect you are more valued by your viewers than you realize. Great job. Thank you,

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@Falasi4]

Great tests as usual! I've been looking at the CAT which Costco sells for $109 which is actually the 1200 peak version, mostly as portable charge station and occasional mower jump start. Based on the testing it would be good enough for that!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@grrrlbreaker]

That Costco CAT is crap.

[@jadesluv]

Get a Battery Tender or Battery Minder from Costco, a battery charger, much better for a mower. About $30-40

[@michaellinner7772]

Attention: The Costway units are sold out. Backorder time is approximately 3 months. The run on this product is a mystery (to almost everyone who doesn't watch Project Farm's videos that is). Very good review as usual Todd. I'm kinda lost, when you said how loud each unit was what were they doing exactly to create that noise? Was it while running the air compressor?

[@lamagra22]

Correct - the sound measured is while running the air compressors.

[@dankenstineofficial3244]

It might be interesting to see a comparison of various engine oil filters (AmsOil, K&N, NAPA Wix, Fram, etc.) for oil flow/pressure and filtration efficiency. I think we could get a cool tie in to your motor oil comparison testing videos, after all, clean oil is what keeps engines alive!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@muskratwombat]

I was lookin to buy a portable jump starter for my Ford Ranger and was so surprised to see it as the vehicle in the video!! You saved me the money of buying the cheaper ones I was looking at that just wouldn't have worked. Thanks!!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@tbelding]

To note, from a dead battery, it's often impossible to jump a car. If you have that experience, disconnect the dead battery, and connect up the booster directly to the car to try the jump. I actually ended up driving 35 miles with no battery connected because every time you tried to connect the battery (while running), it would instantly kill the car. The dead battery tries to pull more power than the system can provide. (It's a sink)

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@bobt250]

That can happen if there's a bad short in the battery but rare

[@brianx04]

Thanks you I was looking for this coment.

[@williamdawson3792]

Alternator puts out more than enough to power your car, just don’t want to do it a long time may burn out diodes.

[@tbelding]

@@williamdawson3792 - I'm not understanding you. Your car _always_ runs off of the alternator. The battery is there for starting power and to even out the flow somewhat. So, you could say that it'll run "a long time" - like the entire life of the car, other than when first starting the vehicle.

[@Premium_Post]

Thanks for all your hard work, I was hoping you could make some kind of video detailing your process developing experiments and test. I'm a huge fan of your thoughtful videos, thanks for being a top tier youtuber

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Mr3000BM]

Great video as usual! I was changing the blade on my utility knife when i realized how much they can vary. From ergonomic grips, internal blade storage, foldable, retractable, snap-off blades, etc. I would love to see a video on utility knives!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Chris-adams-rc-journey]

I got a millwaukee fastback 6 months ago. I don't think I'll ever try another knife

[@texasjetman]

@@Chris-adams-rc-journey thanks for the suggestion, I will check it out

[@nevada8462]

My father melted the clamps on my Canadian one trying to boost my Pete. He wasn’t supposed to touch anything while I was not home. Great vid as usual. Thanks

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@HypocriticYT]

It is amazing what they can make today. My luck id set one of these one my truck by the rad and when the engine started the starter would fall into the rotating fan blade!! These would be great for 4wheelers that don’t have a method to charge the battery. Also fill a flat tire while far from civilization. Yup I’d want one in my 4 wheeler

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Private-GtngxNMBKvYzXyPq]

I’ve had a very similar model of the Schumacher for years and have had much better results. I finally ended up replacing the small lead-acid battery inside it because I had left it for too long without charging but otherwise it has given me great results in all kinds of weather after having to leave my vehicle in airport parking for extended periods. I wonder if some aspects of the testing here are causing damage prior to attempting to start the engine. Question: how many of the other brands have replaceable/recyclable batteries? Thank you for all your hard work doing these tests.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@MrWinger1951]

Would rather carry separate components, such as the ViAir compressor, and one of the many available small jump starters. I do a lot of overlanding (off-roading) and this is a much more practical set up.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great feedback. Thank you

[@Nevir202]

True, but this is more economical for someone who'd just interested in having these things for an emergency when most/all of their driving is in the city. IF you've got a really serious setup, I'd say carrying a nitrogen cylinder and regulator for inflation may be even better. If your compressor breaks, you're screwed, but unless physics stops functioning, or you're somewhere so cold that being there is a serious risk to your life, a liquefied gas is always going to vaporize.

[@MrWinger1951]

@@Nevir202 Having several thousand miles off road, overlanding, the nitrogen cylinder/regulator would be overkill, and much too bulky, as space is a necessity. And more importantly, there are days that I may air down and then up several times and the ViAir has a limitless supply of "air" for those purposes.

[@MrSupernova111]

100%!!! These multi-tools are a bad idea. I want separate tools for different emergencies.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@Nevir202 . Instead of making ignorant recommendations the OP could easily get the DeWalt or Milwaukee inflator (only) along with a battery and charger for inflating his tires during emergencies. A NOCO jump starter, among many other brands, is not very expensive and take up little room in the car. These multi-tools are a poor idea and one day you're going to find out the hard way because you decided saving a few bucks while mocking other people with more experience than you was more important.

[@4sakend1]

I've been looking into buying one these for my car for emergencies, the information you have provided is very much appreciated so thank you for that and all that you do.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!