{"id":3680,"date":"2026-09-29T05:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T05:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3680"},"modified":"2026-10-09T08:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T08:20:31","slug":"autool-bt460-car-battery-tester-for-12v-24v","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/product\/autool-bt460-car-battery-tester-for-12v-24v\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL BT460 12V\/24V Battery Tester with Cranking, Charging &#038; Max Load Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Battery, Starting and Charging Checks With Loaded-Voltage Observation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The BT460 tests 12 V and 24 V lead-acid starting batteries, the cranking and charging systems, and battery voltage under the vehicle&#8217;s own electrical loads. It is a tester only: it does not charge batteries or test lithium batteries.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>12 V \/ 24 V Lead-Acid<\/li>\n<li>30\u20132000 CCA<\/li>\n<li>Max Load Test<\/li>\n<li>Reverse Polarity Protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-features\">\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-features\">\n<li>\n<h5>Battery Health Test<\/h5>\n<p>Analyzes state of health, state of charge, internal resistance, voltage, cold cranking ability and aging to help decide whether to service or replace the battery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Cranking Test<\/h5>\n<p>Evaluates the starter through cranking voltage and current while you follow the on-screen start prompt.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Charging System Test<\/h5>\n<p>Checks generator output, rectifier and diode behavior and charging voltage to flag overcharge or undercharge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Max Load Test<\/h5>\n<p>Shows battery voltage with the vehicle&#8217;s electrical appliances switched on. It uses the vehicle&#8217;s loads and is not a resistive high-current load test.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Selectable Rating Standards<\/h5>\n<p>CCA 30\u20132000, IEC 30\u20132500, EN 30\u20133000, DIN 30\u20132500, JIS 26A17R\u2013N135 and GB 30\u2013300AH; select the standard on the battery label.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Data Review<\/h5>\n<p>The Review menu shows saved or recent test results where the current software supports it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-compare\">\n<h4>Model Comparison<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"abd-table abd-compare\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"is-current\">BT460<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">BT360<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">BT760<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">BT880<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">BT960<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated battery voltage<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">12 V \/ 24 V<\/td>\n<td>12 V<\/td>\n<td>12 V \/ 24 V<\/td>\n<td>12 V \/ 24 V<\/td>\n<td>12 V \/ 24 V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Voltage test range<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">8\u201330 V<\/td>\n<td>8\u201320 V<\/td>\n<td>8\u201330 V<\/td>\n<td>8\u201330 V<\/td>\n<td>0\u201380 V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Max load test<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Data printing<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Thermal and leakage monitoring<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Lithium batteries<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Screen size<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">2.8 in<\/td>\n<td>2.4 in<\/td>\n<td>3.2 in<\/td>\n<td>3.2 in<\/td>\n<td>3.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-box\">\n<h4>What&#8217;s in the Box<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"abd-box\">\n<li>BT460 battery tester<\/li>\n<li>Red and black battery clamp cable<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<li>Retail box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"abd-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/a0b22d028af3ed0f74f91831.webp\" alt=\"AUTOOL BT460 battery tester with clamp cable, retail box and user manual\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Package contents as shown by the manufacturer; appearance may vary by batch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-use\">\n<h4>How to Use<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-steps\">\n<li><b>Connect the clamps<\/b><span>Red to positive, black to negative; wiggle the clamps to confirm a firm connection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Run the battery test<\/b><span>Select battery type, standard and rating from the battery label; results appear within a few seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Run the cranking test<\/b><span>Start the engine when prompted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Run the charging test<\/b><span>Raise engine speed to about 2500 rpm for 5 seconds when prompted, then press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Run the max load test<\/b><span>Switch on the vehicle&#8217;s electrical appliances, start the engine as instructed and press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Rating selection, tests and troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/41ffc387ca7a6917d9842c9e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BT460 user manual (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-notes\">\n<h4>Good to Know<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-notes\">\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-caution\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Caution<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>For lead-acid batteries only; the BT960 is the model for lithium batteries.<\/li>\n<li>A deeply discharged battery may need charging with separate equipment before the tester can give a reliable result.<\/li>\n<li>If the engine is running or voltage is too high at the wrong test stage, stop the engine and follow the on-screen prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-care\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Care<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>CCA, SOC and health values are algorithm-based screening indicators, not controlled amp-hour measurements; repeat unexpected results after checking terminal contact and charge.<\/li>\n<li>Do not disassemble or immerse the tester, or bend and over-stretch the cables.<\/li>\n<li>New and old versions ship during transition; appearance, button layout and packaging may differ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>12V\/24V Battery + System Tests:<\/strong> Check 12V\/24V lead-acid battery health, cranking, charging, and system voltage with vehicle electrical loads switched on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>8\u201330 V Test Range:<\/strong> Match supported 12 V or 24 V lead-acid systems to the 8\u201330 V testing range and the battery\u2019s rating standard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SOH, SOC, Ripple + Load Data:<\/strong> Review voltage, current, resistance, SOH, SOC, ripple, cranking, charging, and load-related data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2.8-Inch, 14-Language Display:<\/strong> Read results on a 2.8-inch color screen with 14 language options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12649,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[61,62],"product_tag":[129,164,165],"class_list":["post-3680","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-autool","product_cat-battery-tester","product_cat-best-selling-products","product_tag-autool","product_tag-car-battery-load-tester","product_tag-car-battery-tester","first","instock","sale","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/3680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3680"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3680"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3680"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}