Decisions are good. Unlocking the full potential of your vehicle maintenance operations begins with choosing the right Goodall® Engine Starting System. Which system is right for you? Considerations for choosing a jump-starting system include: 

 

  • How many vehicles will you start a day?

    • It will depend on air temperatures and the battery charge levels in the vehicles you start, but higher amperage units empower you to start more vehicles in a 24-hour period.

 

  • What’s the voltage of the vehicles you start (12V, 24V, or both)?

    • Look at the ratio of 12V to 24V vehicles you usually start. If the majority of your jump-starting needs are 12V, then the added cost of a 12/24V unit might not be justified. However, if you need regular 24V jump-starting and frequent jump-starts are required, then a Cap•Start® Engine Starting System may be even more valuable.

 

  • How many batteries are generally on the vehicles you start?

    • This affects the amount of current needed to charge/boost a vehicle. If the vehicles you start usually have only one battery, that will require fewer amps than those with two, three, or four batteries.

 

  • How many days a year do you see extreme temperatures?

    • The colder the climate you live in, the more amperage you will need. As well, extreme heat can be equally as troublesome, so having a backup solution for jump-starting is ideal.

 

  • How will you mount your jump-starting unit?

    • We offer multiple units that are vehicle-mount vs. built-in. Built-ins work best on service body trucks, while you can easily mount our stand-alone units on service vehicles, pickup trucks, flatbeds or tow trucks with a minimal footprint.

 

  • Will you need AC and/or air power?

    • Vanair® products with AC power can provide 4,200-10,000 continuous watts (120V/240V) to power most on-site electrical needs. For other power sources, Vanair® air compressors that are combined with battery charging and starting capabilities provide up to 185 CFM and 150 PSI to run most pneumatic tools, as well as fill tires on-site.

 

  • Battery Charging/Boosting vs. Engine Starting

    • Goodall’s gas-powered starting units provide battery charging AND boosting power. They take a few minutes to boost a vehicle (depending on outside conditions), but they also provide a standing charge to the battery and can perform infinite jump-starts as long as you keep them fueled. Instant boosting units provide a finite number of starts and need to be recharged when depleted. While battery or capacitor jump-starting units provide an instant boost to start your vehicle, they don’t provide a standing charge to batteries.

 

Which Goodall® Engine Starting Solution is Right for You?

Start•All Jump•Pack®  |  Cap•Start® Engine Starting and Jump-Starting Systems

Boost•All® Portable Jump-Starting Solutions  |  Super Boost•All® 12/24V with Protect•All® Technology