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Power Tender® 3 Amp 12V/6V Battery Charger and Maintainer

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Power Tender® 3 Amp 12V/6V Battery Charger and Maintainer

$94.95

Description

When a battery needs more than maintenance charging — when it is deeply discharged, slow to respond, or simply too large for a 1.25 Amp charger to recover efficiently — the Power Tender® 3 Amp 12V/6V is the step up. Triple the output of the Battery Tender® Plus at either 6V or 12V, with Multi-Chemistry support for both lead-acid and Lithium batteries, and the same ISM (Infinite Sequential Monitoring™) intelligence that has protected batteries since 1965.

Built for Faster Recovery on Larger Batteries

The Power Tender® 3 Amp delivers full 3 Amp output at either 6V or 12V — three times the output of the standard Plus at the same voltage. For automotive batteries from 14Ah to 100Ah that have sat discharged for extended periods, 3 Amp bulk charging recovers capacity significantly faster without the risk of overcharge that comes with unregulated high-output chargers.

Multi-Chemistry: Lead-Acid and Lithium

A manual chemistry selector switches between lead-acid and Lithium (LiFePO4) charging profiles, delivering the correct absorption voltage and float protocol for each battery type. Select lead-acid for flooded, AGM, GEL, and sealed batteries; select Lithium for LiFePO4 batteries in modern vehicles and upgraded powersports applications. ISM adapts its full 4-stage algorithm to the selected chemistry automatically.

ISM: 4-Stage Charging at Full 3 Amp Output

  • Initialization — Battery health check and polarity confirmation before current flows; adapts to the selected voltage and chemistry
  • Bulk Charge — Full 3 Amp output at 6V or 12V restores depleted capacity efficiently
  • Absorption — Current tapers automatically as the battery approaches full charge, preventing overcharge damage at the correct voltage for the selected chemistry
  • Float Maintenance — Precisely regulated micro-current delivers the correct maintenance protocol for lead-acid or Lithium indefinitely, 24/7, without overcharging

Compatible battery size range: 14Ah to 100Ah at 6V or 12V. Lead-acid: flooded, AGM, gel cell, and sealed maintenance-free. Lithium: LiFePO4.

6V Applications

  • Classic and antique automobiles with 6V systems
  • Vintage motorcycles and pre-1960s vehicles
  • Antique tractors and farm equipment
  • Any 6V lead-acid or Lithium battery from 14Ah to 100Ah

12V Applications

  • Cars, trucks, and SUVs
  • Motorcycles and touring bikes
  • ATVs and UTVs
  • Boats and marine vessels
  • Recreational vehicles
  • Lawnmowers and garden tractors
  • Any 12V lead-acid or Lithium battery from 14Ah to 100Ah

When to Choose the Power Tender® Over the Plus

The Battery Tender® Plus 1.25 Amp is the correct choice for ongoing maintenance of batteries that are regularly charged. The Power Tender® 3 Amp is the correct choice when batteries need actual recovery — vehicles that sat all winter without any maintenance charger, larger automotive batteries that take days to recover at 1.25 Amp, or any application where charging speed and Lithium compatibility matter alongside long-term maintenance capability.

Automatic Temperature Compensation

Charge voltage adjusts automatically based on ambient temperature at both voltage settings — increasing in cold conditions to ensure a complete charge, reducing in heat to prevent overcharging and gassing. Correct voltage delivered year-round without manual adjustment.

Safety Features

  • Spark-proof connection — No current flows until polarity and connection are confirmed correct
  • Reverse polarity protection — Automatic shutdown if connections are reversed, protecting Lithium BMS systems and vehicle electronics
  • Short-circuit protection — Automatic fault detection and shutdown
  • ETL and CETL certified

Sulfation Prevention at 3 Amp

Sulfation — the permanent, irreversible hardening of lead sulfate on battery plates — occurs when lead-acid batteries sit discharged. The Power Tender® 3 Amp transitions to ISM float maintenance automatically after charging is complete, holding the battery at peak voltage indefinitely. Battery life consistently extends from 2–3 years to 5 years or more.

3-Year Limited Warranty | DeLand, Florida Since 1965

What's the returns policy?

Most Battery Tender by Deltran product support issues can be resolved remotely without sending the unit in for evaluation or service. Before initiating a return, please contact Battery Tender customer support at support@deltran-global.com or 386-736-7900 for troubleshooting and diagnostics.

If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return the product for a full refund of the purchase price (shipping charges are non-refundable) or exchange it for another item. Returns or exchanges are accepted within 30 days of the original purchase date.

To initiate a return, please email returns@deltran-global.com to request approval. We reserve the right to deny refunds for items returned without prior approval.

Shipping Your Return

  • Customers are responsible for the cost of return shipping.
  • Shipping charges are non-refundable.
  • If you are returning an item valued over $49.95, we recommend using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We cannot guarantee receipt of returned items.

Restocking Fees for Damaged or Incomplete Returns

Returned products must be in original condition with all accessories, packaging, and components included. Items returned incomplete, damaged, or with missing parts may be subject to a restocking fee. The fee amount is determined based on the condition of the returned product and the extent of missing or damaged components. We reserve the right to deny a full refund for items that are not returned in resaleable condition.

How fast is shipping?

Please review your shipping information for accuracy before submitting an order. Battery Tender® is unable to cancel or change a shipping address once the order has been placed. 

Battery Tender offers Standard (3-4 business days), Ground (5-8 business days), and Expedited (1-3 business days) shipping service options: 

  • For orders over $99.95, the cost of Standard/Ground shipping is free to the 48 contiguous US states. 
  • For orders under $99,95, the cost of Standard/Ground shipping is a flat rate of $9.95 to the 48 contiguous US states. 
  • Expedited shipping is a flat fee of $14.95 to the 48 contiguous US states.  
  • Ground shipping is a flat fee of $25 for orders shipped to AK, HI, USVI, and PR. We do not offer Standard or Expedited shipping outside the 48 contiguous US states

Normal processing time is 2 days from receipt of order, excluding holidays and weekends. Delivery times are estimates and are not guaranteed, as shipments may be affected by weather-related delays or events outside of our control. Carrier will be selected at the sole discretion of Battery Tender.

You will receive a shipping confirmation email containing tracking information once your order has shipped. Tracking will be active within 24 hours of the shipping confirmation email.

Please note, we do not ship internationally or to PO Boxes or APO/FPO at this time.

Does it come with a warranty?

Most Deltran product support issues can be resolved remotely without sending the unit in for evaluation or service. Before initiating a warranty claim please contact Deltran technical support at support@deltran-global.com or (877) 456-7901 for troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Complete the request form below to initiate a warranty claim.

WARRANTY REQUEST

Deltran warrants its products for a period of up to 10 years, depending upon the model, from the date of original purchase against defective material or workmanship only. If Deltran qualified service technicians determine that the likely cause of the product malfunction is due to either defective material or workmanship, then the product will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Deltran. In the event that a product under warranty is discontinued, we will replace it with a comparable current model of equal or greater value.

It is the obligation of the original purchaser to forward the product, with the proof of purchase, to either Deltran or one of its authorized factory representatives.

1-90 days after purchase: Contact Deltran Returns at returns@deltran-global.com or 877-456-7901 for RGA and prepaid return shipping label.

91 days until the expiration of warranty: Shipping costs to Deltran are the responsibility of the purchaser. If the unit is faulty, we will repair or replace it and return it at no charge.

The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.

This is the only express limited warranty and the manufacturer neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume or make any other obligation towards the product other than this express limited warranty.

The manufacturer makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for the purpose of this product and expressly excludes such from this limited warranty.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or length of an implied warranty so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This limited warranty is VOID under the following conditions:

  1. The product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or operated under conditions of extreme temperature, shock, or vibration beyond Deltran's recommendations for safe and effective use.
  2. The product is disassembled or repaired by anyone who is not a Deltran factory authorized service representative.
  3. The electrical connections to either the AC input or the DC output of the charger are modified without the express written consent of the Deltran engineering department.
  4. The product was purchased from an unauthorized source. Warranty is not transferable from original purchaser.