12V Battery Tester – CCA / Cranking / Charging (Draper 81164)

Quickly pinpoint battery, starter and alternator problems in minutes.  The Draper 81164 reads real CCA (100–2000), cranking voltage/time and charging-system ripple—ideal for on-vehicle checks on Defenders, Discoverys and daily drivers alike.  No batteries required; powers from the car battery.

Key Features

  • Measures true CCA & battery health (100–2000 CCA).
  • Starter cranking voltage/time recording.
  • Alternator charging & ripple test.
  • Supports CCA / BCI / CA / MCA / JIS / DIN / IEC / EN / SAE / GB.
  • LED traffic-light results at a glance.
  • No batteries to replace – powers from the car.
  • −20 °C to +50 °C operating range.

Original price was: £77.58.Current price is: £67.49. inc. UK VAT

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Description

Why you need it

Intermittent non-starts, dim lights, random warning chimes? This handheld tester removes the guesswork by measuring:

  • Battery health & true CCA (100–2000 CCA and multiple standards) to tell you if the battery is good, needs charging or is due for replacement.
  • Starter (cranking) test reporting live cranking voltage and cranking time.
  • Charging test with ripple analysis so you can spot alternator/diode issues fast.

Perfect for the Land Rover toolkit and general workshop use—especially on vehicles that do lots of short trips or carry winches, fridges and auxiliary loads.  Small enough to tuck away in the vehicle under a seat, in a cubby box or even a door pocket.

What it does at a glance

  • Battery test with quick LED status (Green = Good, Yellow = Charge, Red = Bad).
  • Selects industry standards: CCA, BCI, CA, MCA, JIS, DIN, IEC, EN, SAE, GB. Ranges typically 100–2000 (DIN/IEC/GB to 1400).
  • Cranking test: records cranking voltage and time automatically when you start the engine.
  • Charging test: guides you through idle/loaded checks and ripple test.
  • No internal batteries – powers from the vehicle battery (note: below ~7.0 V you’ll be prompted).

Key specifications

  • Stock No./Part No.: 81164 / BDT/M.
  • Measurement ranges (selected standard): CCA/BCI/CA/MCA/EN/SAE 100–2000; DIN/IEC/GB 100–1400; JIS 26A17–245H52.
  • Operating temperature: −20 °C to +50 °C.
  • Power: via battery clamps (no separate batteries).
  • Status LEDs: Good / Charge / Bad.

What’s in the box

  • 12 V Battery Diagnostic Tool with LCD and integrated keypad
  • Positive/negative test leads with clamps
  • Quick-start prompts on screen; full manual available from Draper (PDF)

Quick start (2-minute test)

  1. Ignition OFF, connect red clamp to + and black to −. Tester powers up.
  2. Choose Battery Test → pick the standard stamped on your battery and enter the rated value (e.g., EN 850).
  3. View result + LED.
  4. For Cranking Test: select it and start engine when prompted; read cranking voltage/time.
  5. For Charging Test: follow prompts; the tool performs ripple checks under load.

Safety: Keep clear of moving parts, wear eye protection, and never allow clamps to touch. See manual for full cautions.

Additional information
Weight0.3 kg
Dimensions20 × 10 × 10 cm
Brand

Brand

Draper Tools Stockist

Draper Tools offer superior quality over many other tool manufacturers and many of the tools in our own workshop are Draper or Draper Expert.  Draper offer a lifetime warranty on their hand tools, unlike some other big names who are slowly backing out of their warranties. Twinwoods 4x4 have been a stockist for Draper Tools since 2020 and we keep a selection of handy tools for the Land Rover mechanic in stock plus we are able to provide individual quotations for anything you may need. Direct from Draper: (source https://www.drapertools.com/lifetime-warranty)  
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Free mainland UK postage and packaging on all eligible orders over £99 (terms and conditions apply).
Returns
14-day returns Unopened & unused Faulty? We cover postage
  • Return within 14 days of delivery of your order.
  • Items must be unused, unopened and in original packaging.
  • Faulty items: we’ll cover return postage—keep your receipt.
  • Refunds & Replacements are dealt with once the original item is received and inspected.
Non-returnable: non-stock/order in/special orders and genuine Land Rover parts (unless faulty).

Returns – quick FAQs

How long do I have to return an item?
14 days from receipt of your order.
Who pays return postage?
We cover it if the item is faulty—please keep your postage receipt.
What items are non-returnable?
Non-stock/special orders and genuine Land Rover parts (unless faulty).
How do I start a return?
Contact us

Please include your order number and a brief reason for the return.

Warranty

All parts sold by Twinwoods 4x4 are covered by a minimum 12 month warranty against manufacturing defects.

Some products and brands may carry a longer warranty period where this is provided by the manufacturer. Where applicable, this will normally be stated on the individual product page.

The warranty covers manufacturing defects only and does not cover failure caused by incorrect fitting, misuse, accidental damage, normal wear and tear, or faults elsewhere on the vehicle.

Warranty claims may require the part to be returned for inspection and testing before any repair, replacement or refund is authorised.

This does not affect your statutory rights.

For full details, please see our Terms and Conditions.