Due to the large power consumption of motor homes campers, small hybrid RAPS solar installations and council equipment, Christie Engineering has designed larger 5.5hp Honda Outback Battery Chargers for charging larger battery banks. This is a very popular model for RAPS HYBRID systems for backup battery charging.
Utilising precise internally voltage regulated, genuine Bosch alternators with technology designed by Christie Engineering, the chargers use components to switch between two different stages of voltage settings for a fast or steady charge rate.
Recharging batteries such as AGM’s (absorbed glass matt) is now easy, as the 12 volt model can recharge up to a rate of 120 amps, but if using conventional deep cycle batteries, the charger will decrease the amount of amps and only supply a slow trickle charge over a longer period of time so no damage can be caused. This is all done through the internal voltage regulator, which is set precisely to 14.2 volts on the low setting, and 15 volts on the higher setting.
Our 24 volt DC battery chargers recharge up to a rate of 45 amps, completely regulated with two charge rates of 28 volts on the low setting and 30 volts on the higher setting.
They all feature an 8mmLED charge indication light, so you can see when the charger is supplying power.
The chargers can be supplied with, or without lifting frames so they can be permanently fitted in compartments and can be hard wired or can be removable with the use of anderson connectors.

The 5.5hp model is also designed for use in the marine industry for boats and yachts, backup for hybrid solar powered sites, earthmoving contractors, emergency services, mobile mechanics, communication repeaters, arrow boards, council machinery etc.

The original and best DC battery charger, Designed and tested in the harsh environments of Australia for the use in all Australian conditions. All Christie Engineering's DC battery chargers have been tested by HONDA MPE AUSTRALIA and are engines are garunteed by HONDA MPE AUSTRALIA

Features Include:

Environmentally friendly Honda 160cc 5.5 hp 4-stroke engine.
Manual 2 stage charge rate, Low or high charge rate, by the flick of a switch.
Short circuit and high voltage spike protection included.
Super bright LED charge indication light, fitted with alternator field excitation switch, which removes power from the rotor when the engine has stopped.
Lightweight, weighing only 22 kg.
High current Leads included, 3m long with large heavy-duty alligator clamps.

By direct coupling, this design totally eliminates all problems accosiated with belts, pulleys, alternator bearings, mounting and minimises weight.


Ideal uses:
Farmers can supply enough charge in as little as 5 minutes to start machinery.
Run car fridges for 24 hours and charge your batteries in as little as 1 hour.
12 Volt lighting or other appliances can be powered in emergency situations.This larger model is best suited for larger high current charging requirements, such as the marine industry, backup for solar powered sites, motor-homes, earthmoving contractors, emergency services, mobile mechanics, communication repeaters, arrow boards, council machinery etc.

Specifications: 12volt


Weight: 26kg
Dimensions (mm): 510L x 385W x 380H
Engine: Honda GX160 air cooled
Alternator: Bosch 120 amp12volt
Max eng. power: 5.5hp @ 3600rpm.
Fuel capacity: 3.6 Litres
Fuel consumption: Approx. ¾ Litres / hour
Fuel type: 4 stroke Unleaded petrol
Oil capacity: 0.6 Litres
Starting system: Recoil
Electric output: 12 Volts D.C.
Max voltage (low): 14.0 Volts regulated
Max voltage (high): 14.6 Volts regulated
Max amp output: ~120+ Amps
Voltage cut out: 18 Volts
Charge indication: 10mm LED
Electric Start is Available. Contact us for up to date pricing on this option



Specifications: 24volt


Weight: 26kg
Dimensions (mm): 510L x 385W x 380H
Engine: Honda GX160 air cooled
Alternator: Bosch 45 amp 24volt
Max eng. power: 5.5hp @ 3600rpm.
Fuel capacity: 3.6 Litres
Fuel consumption: Approx. ¾ Litres / hour
Fuel type: 4 stroke Unleaded petrol
Oil capacity: 0.6 Litres
Starting system: Recoil
Electric output: 24 Volts D.C.
Max voltage (low): 28 Volts regulated
Max voltage (high): 29.2 Volts regulated
Max amp output: ~45+ Amps
Voltage cut out: 36 Volts
Charge indication: 10mm LED
Electric Start is Available. Contact us for up to date pricing on this option

Weight: 26.00000 Kilograms
Warranty: 3 mths