# Batteries for Public Transport Vehicles

> SHD and AGM batteries for city buses and coaches by make and model: Irizar, Mercedes, MAN, Iveco. With VAT and 24–48 h delivery.

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## Description

**Find the battery for your public transport vehicle** using the finder right below: select your vehicle step by step and see only 100% compatible batteries.
Other quick paths: by [number plate](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-finder-by-plate), by [part-number](https://baterias.com/gb/oem-reference) from the manufacturer or by the **code printed** on your current battery (Varta E11, Tudor TC700, YTX12-BS, etc.).

## Why AGM SHD on public transport

An urban bus starts and stops countless times a day and, more importantly, holds **heavy auxiliary loads** while standing still (door open, PRM ramp, full AC waiting to depart). A standard SLI loses capacity in months with that profile. **SHD AGM** tolerates the repeated partial cycling — it is what protects the fleet capex — and **SHD EFB** is the balanced alternative for fleets that prefer not to go full AGM.

### Typical fleet capacities

| Vehicle | Capacity | CCA | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 m city bus | 180-220 Ah (24 V bank) | 1,000-1,150 A | SHD AGM / SHD EFB |
| 18 m articulated bus | 200-225 Ah (24 V bank) | 1,000-1,150 A | SHD AGM |
| Intercity coach | 180-220 Ah (24 V bank) | 1,000-1,150 A | SHD AGM / SHD EFB |
| Tram auxiliary backup | 180-225 Ah (24 V bank) | 1,000-1,150 A | SHD AGM |

Fleet replacement is always **in pairs** across the 24 V bank — strong unit economics but operations demand homogeneity.

### Leading brands

- [Varta ProMotive AGM](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-varta)
- [Tudor StartPro EFB](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-tudor)
- [Exide Strong Pro EFB](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-exide)

### Frequently asked questions

### **Is a regular truck battery enough for city buses?**

Only on light intercity duty. In urban service with constant stops, going to SHD AGM or SHD EFB delivers much more life — classic SLI is not cost-effective.

### **How long does shipping take?**

Standard delivery **1 to 5 working days** to your country. We process orders within 24h.

Catalogue curated by our technical team. **12,330 Trustpilot reviews · 4.5/5**. 24-48 h delivery in mainland Spain and Portugal (orders before 6:00 pm); 14-day returns with free collection on the Iberian mainland.

## Technical team (editorial authorship)

The FAQs, guides and comparisons on this site are reviewed by the baterias.com technical team — automotive battery specialists since 2012.

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