Deltran Battery Tender 022-0196 6V 1.25 amp charger, front view on white with red and black alligator clips
Battery Tender 022-0196 6V charger sitting in the engine bay of a red vehicle with its status LED lit
Angled studio view of the Battery Tender 022-0196 showing the 6V 1.25A marking and green LED
Hand holding the Battery Tender 022-0196 6V charger over the engine of a red classic vehicle
Battery Tender 022-0196 harness: one cable with alligator clips and ring terminals on a quick disconnect
Deltran Battery Tender 022-0196 6V 1.25 amp charger, front view on white with red and black alligator clips
Battery Tender 022-0196 6V charger sitting in the engine bay of a red vehicle with its status LED lit
Angled studio view of the Battery Tender 022-0196 showing the 6V 1.25A marking and green LED
Hand holding the Battery Tender 022-0196 6V charger over the engine of a red classic vehicle
Battery Tender 022-0196 harness: one cable with alligator clips and ring terminals on a quick disconnect

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Deltran Battery Tender Plus 022-0196 - 6V 1.25A Automatic Battery Charger

$39.95
SKU: C42
UPC: 734357219609
Availability: Shipping Lead Time is 24 Hours
Shipping: Free shipping on orders $75 and up
Type: Battery Charger
Charge Rate: 1.25A
Battery Capacity Range: Up to 30AH, 32AH, 40AH, 60AH, 70AH
Charging Modes: 6V Lead Acid, 6V AGM, 6V GEL
Features: Portable
# Of Charging Banks: 1
Deltran Battery Tender Plus 022-0196 - 6V 1.25A Automatic Battery Charger

Deltran Battery Tender Plus 022-0196 - 6V 1.25A Automatic Battery Charger

$39.95
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Deltran Battery Tender Plus 022-0196 - 6V 1.25A Automatic Battery Charger

The Battery Tender 022-0196 is a 6 volt battery tender: 1.25 amps into a 6V lead-acid battery of 14 to 80 amp-hours, built for the vehicles that predate 12V electrics. Most cars and trucks made before 1956, and a long tail of tractors, motorcycles, and outboards into the early 1960s, still run 6V systems. Put a 12V charger on one of those batteries and it pushes double the voltage the three cells can take, boiling the electrolyte and warping plates. This unit is 6V only, with the same four-stage charge and float routine as the 12V Plus, so a restored pickup can sit under a cover from the last show of the year to the first one of the next without a dead battery in between.

Warranty

Warranty. Deltran warrants the 6V Battery Tender 022-0196 for 5 years under its limited warranty. We put the full terms in writing with your order on request.

A 6V Charger for 6V Batteries

6V targets, not a 12V compromise
Bulk, absorption, and float voltages are set for a three-cell battery. A selectable charger left on the wrong position does the damage a dedicated 6V unit cannot.
Float through the off season
After the battery fills, the charger drops to float and tops up only when voltage sags, so a car parked from October to May comes out ready to crank.
Cold barn, hot garage
Temperature compensation nudges the charge voltage up in the cold and down in the heat, so a tractor battery in an unheated shed charges correctly all winter.
  • Spark-proof - no current until the charger sees a battery, which matters next to a carbureted engine and a cloth-wrapped harness
  • Reverse polarity protection - connect it backwards and it shuts down rather than pushing current the wrong way
  • Short-circuit protection - automatic shutdown on a fault
  • ETL and CETL certified
  • Two-color LED - red while charging, green once the battery is full and floating
  • 12 ft output cord - with alligator clips and a ring-terminal lead on a quick disconnect

Technical Specifications

Deltran Battery Tender Plus 022-0196 Specifications
Part Number022-0196 (also searched as 022 0196, 0220196, Battery Tender 6V; the housing label reads Battery Tender Junior 6V 1.25A)
Charger TypeFully automatic 4-stage (initialization, bulk, absorption, float), charger and maintainer, 6V only
DC Output Voltage6V
Charge Current1.25 A
AC Input120 VAC, 60 Hz
Battery Types Supported6V lead-acid: flooded, AGM, gel, sealed maintenance-free (no lithium)
Battery Size Range14 Ah to 80 Ah at 6V
Output Cord12 ft
Output ConnectorsAlligator clips and quick-disconnect ring-terminal harness
ProtectionsSpark-proof, reverse polarity, short circuit; automatic temperature compensation
Weight2 lbs
Maximum Operating Temperature50°C (122°F)
StandardsETL and CETL certified
Warranty5 years (Deltran)

Where This Charger Is Used

  • Pre-1956 cars and pickups - the bulk of the 6V world, from stock restorations to survivors
  • Antique tractors and farm equipment - a battery that sits from the last cutting to spring plowing
  • Vintage motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds - small 6V batteries from the 1940s through the early 60s
  • Classic outboards and boats with 6V starting - through the long stretch between launches
  • Military vehicles and multi-year restorations - the battery stays alive while the rest of the project waits on parts
Need 6V and 12V from one charger? → The Power Tender 4A 022-0209 switches between 6V and 12V and charges lead-acid or lithium at 4 amps.

Ordering and Shipping

Ships parcel, free on orders over $75. Some 6V truck and tractor batteries run past 80 Ah; for those, or for a battery you want back in hours instead of overnight, the Power Tender 4A is the better fit and we will tell you so. Club, museum, or shop quantities get a written quote in 24 to 48 hours once we have the count and delivery ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What warranty comes with the 6V Battery Tender 022-0196?

Five years from Deltran, limited. Hold on to your receipt; a claim goes to Deltran, and we will help you get it started if the charger ever gives trouble.

Why can I not use my 12V Battery Tender on a 6V battery?

A 12V charger tries to bring the battery up to roughly 14 volts. A 6V battery is finished at about 7, so the charger keeps pushing, the electrolyte boils, and the plates warp. The 022-0196 stops where a 6V battery needs it to stop.

Does the 022-0196 also charge 12V batteries?

No. It is a 6V-only unit. For a garage with both voltages, the Power Tender 4A has a 6V/12V switch, or the 12V Plus 021-0128 handles the 12V side on its own.

Why does the housing say Junior when the listing says Plus?

Deltran lists the 6V unit under the Plus name because its 1.25 amp output and 14 to 80 Ah range match the 12V Plus, but it ships in the compact Junior-style case with a Junior label. Go by the part number, 022-0196, and the 6V marking on the front.

Does it work on a positive-ground car?

Yes. The charger only cares which battery post is positive. Clip red to the positive post and black to the negative post regardless of which one is strapped to the frame, and keep the clips off the body.

Restoring something older than 12 volts?

Order the 6V Battery Tender online, or tell us the battery group size and how long the vehicle sits, and a battery specialist confirms the fit in writing in 24 to 48 hours.

Call 1-877-775-4381  ·  battery specialists, not a call center
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