SOLAR / Clore BA427
For shops that need both printed proof and PC export, or batteries rated above 2000 CCA. It still tests 6V/12V batteries, not actual 24V batteries.
Who this tester is actually for
Start with the job, not the model number.
Choose BA427 if...
- Battery ratings within 40–3000 CCA
- Paper handoff plus a computer record
- 6V/12V batteries and 12V/24V systems
- Listed AGM/EFB and other lead-acid chemistries
Look at something else if...
- An actual 24V battery needs testing.
- You need verified 6V starting/charging coverage.
- All batteries and records fit the simpler BA327 workflow.
What changes the buying decision
Use these distinctions to rule this model in or out for your job.
3000 CCA changes the gate
The extra 1000 CCA of verified ceiling versus BA327 can matter for larger rated batteries. It is not a claim of greater accuracy on smaller ones.
Two record destinations
Printer plus PC export supports a paper handoff and later computer record. Confirm current software compatibility rather than assuming any USB device is plug-and-play.
Operating range is not coverage
A broad operating-voltage specification does not override the 6V/12V battery list. The 24V allowance is for system testing. Related options: SOLAR / Clore BA327 / TOPDON BT600 Plus.
Key specifications
Only the specs that matter to a buying decision are emphasized.
| Battery test voltage | 6V / 12V |
|---|---|
| System test voltage | 12V / 24V |
| Battery types | FLOODED, AGM, GEL, EFB |
| Diagnostic scope | Battery health, cranking, charging |
| Proof output | printer, pc_export |
| Best-fit role | Heavy-duty high-CCA digital + printer |
| Test method | Electronic analyzer |
| CCA range | 40–3000 CCA |
Source trail
Our product pages clearly separate manufacturer specs, outside evidence and Battery Tester Match logic.
Common questions
Does a shop need this instead of BA327?
Only when its rating ceiling or PC workflow changes the job. Both already offer printed proof and the same verified nominal voltage split.
Does an accessory expand the frozen recommendation?
No. Optional probes or clamps are not assumed to be included, and they do not silently add battery-voltage permissions. Related buying forks: SOLAR / Clore BA327 / TOPDON BT600 Plus. Check the remaining requirements in the finder.