NOCO Boost Plus GB40 vs Boost HD GB70

The step up is mostly about diesel. NOCO rates the GB40 for diesel engines up to 3.0 liters and the GB70 up to 6.0, and the GB70 carries more than twice the battery (56 Wh against 24). It also weighs 4.18 lb against 2.45 lb.

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NOCO Boost Plus GB40 lithium jump starter with clampsNOCO Boost Plus GB40NOCO Boost HD GB70 lithium jump starter with clampsNOCO Boost HD GB70
Manufacturer ratings from each maker's spec page and listings from the Intertek directory. Bold marks the higher rating (lower for weight).
SpecBoost Plus GB40Boost HD GB70
Gas engines up to6.0 L8.0 L
Diesel engines up to3.0 L6.0 L
Peak current1,000 A2,000 A
Internal battery24 Wh56 Wh
Weight2.45 lb4.18 lb
Safety listingUL 2743UL 2743

Choose the Boost Plus GB40 if

Your engine is inside 6.0 L gas or 3.0 L diesel and you want the lighter unit (2.45 lb against 4.18).

See NOCO Boost Plus GB40 on Amazon

Choose the Boost HD GB70 if

You drive a diesel between 3.0 and 6.0 liters or a gas engine up to 8.0 liters.

See NOCO Boost HD GB70 on Amazon

Questions people ask

Should I get the GB40 or GB70 for a truck?

Check the engine size. NOCO rates the GB40 up to 6.0 L gas and 3.0 L diesel, and the GB70 up to 8.0 L gas and 6.0 L diesel.

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