# Truck battery Deta DG1803 12V 180Ah 1000A

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> Deta DG1803 truck battery 12V 180Ah 1000A. StartPRO range. Dimensions 513×223×223 mm, + terminal on the left. For heavy-duty fleets.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-deta-dg1803-12v-180ah-1000a
- **Language**: en-GB
- **Brand**: Deta
- **Reference**: BCOM-DETA-DG1803
- **EAN**: 3661024025447
- **MPN**: DG1803
- **Stock**: Out of stock

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | DETA |
| Reference | DG1803 |
| Model | DETA StartPRO |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V |
| Largo | 513 mm |
| Ancho | 223 mm |
| Alto | 223 mm |
| Peso | 42.8 kg |
| Tecnología | Lead-acid |
| EAN | 3661024025447 |
| Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the left |
| Hold down | B00 |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 1000 A |
| Capacity (C20) | 180 Ah (c20) |
| Case type | D05 |

## Quick description

**Deta DG1803 12V 180Ah 1000A** is a professional battery for heavy commercial vehicles. Withstands constant chassis vibration, supports long cold-engine cranks and keeps auxiliary services running (tachograph, heater, refrigeration, GPS) during driver's mandatory rest stops.

## Why this truck battery?

- **True Heavy Duty** built for intensive professional use
- **Long cold-diesel cranks** reliable even in extreme cold
- **Powers services at idle** tachograph, heater and lights with engine off

🔌 Voltage
12 V

⚡ Capacity
180 Ah C20

🔋 Cold cranking
1000 A EN-1

📏 Dimensions
513×223×223 mm

⚙️ Technology
Lead-acid

🧭 Polarity
Positive on the left

⚖️ Weight
42,8 kg

🏷️ Model
DETA StartPRO

## Description

## Truck battery Deta DG1803 StartPRO 180Ah 1,000A 12V

12*V* Voltage
180*Ah* Capacity
1,000*A* Cold cranking
42.80*kg* Weight

With **180 Ah** and **1,000 A** of cold cranking current (EN), the **Deta DG1803** from the **StartPRO** range is built for professional use in trucks, buses, tractors and heavy machinery. It replaces the original battery without adaptation in trucks with a 513 × 223 × 223 mm format: same 180 Ah capacity and the positive terminal on the left.
- Conventional lead-acid: the most proven and economical technology.
- Heavy Duty construction for intensive professional use.
- Powerful cold cranking for large-displacement diesel engines.
- Designed for 24 V installations with two batteries in series.

### What the Deta DG1803 is for

With 180 Ah, the Deta DG1803 cranks large-displacement diesel engines in the cold and powers tachograph, fridge and heater during rest stops. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference has a weight of 42.80 kg and B00 hold-down.

### The Deta DG1803: StartPRO range and conventional lead-acid technology

The DG1803 is part of the Deta **StartPRO** range. Choosing the right reference within the series comes down to capacity, dimensions and terminals: technology and quality are common to the whole family.
In a conventional battery the electrolyte is liquid and the lead plates are immersed in it. It is a mature, economical and easily recycled technology, ideal for starting vehicles in normal use.

### Size, terminals and hold-down of the Deta DG1803

In terms of format, the Deta DG1803 measures 513 × 223 × 223 mm (length × width × height) and weighs 42.80 kg. The positive terminal on the left decides which side the cables end up on: it is the detail that causes most buying mistakes, so check it before ordering. It uses a B00 hold-down, the system that anchors and connects it in the vehicle. For a direct replacement, the current battery tray must accept these dimensions and the same terminal layout; otherwise adapters will be needed or the hold-down will change.

### What Deta does differently

Deta is the German brand of the Exide group: batteries built with original-equipment technology and a very complete range for cars, Start-Stop, trucks, motorcycles and leisure. We guarantee that every Deta arrives new, charged and with the manufacturer's full warranty.

### Care and maintenance

During rest stops with active loads, avoid repeated deep discharges: they shorten the life of any starter battery. Keep the terminals clean and tight and the battery firmly secured against chassis vibration.

### Manufacturer's warranty

The Deta DG1803 comes with the **manufacturer's official warranty** against manufacturing defects. An important note for commercial vehicles: most trucks use **two batteries connected in series** (24 V installation). If you replace only one, the new battery works alongside the old one, which has already lost capacity; that imbalance shortens its life and the manufacturer may treat it as misuse. Always replace **both at the same time**.

### Delivery times and returns

Order **before 6:00 pm** with stock available and it leaves today: mainland Spain and Portugal receive it in 24-48 working hours, the islands and the rest of the EU in 3 to 5 days. You have **14 days** to return it if it has not been installed, with free collection on the mainland, and shipment tracking by email.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I fit the DG1803 model in my truck?

In most trucks it fits in 15-30 minutes with a 10 mm wrench; if the battery is under the seat or in the boot the time can double. See the step-by-step guide on our blog. Quick summary: 1) switch off the engine and remove the key; 2) locate the original battery (engine bay, boot or under seat); 3) disconnect the negative (−) terminal first, then the positive (+); 4) loosen the hold-down clamp and remove the old battery; 5) fit the new one in the same orientation — with positive on the left match the polarity shown on the product sheet; 6) connect the positive (+) first, then the negative (−). On trucks with Start-Stop or BMS, register the battery via OBD so the alternator applies the correct charging profile.

### How long does the Deta DG1803 battery last?

Expected lifespan of the Deta DG1803 is 4 to 6 years in regular truck use without Start-Stop. In cold regions it drops slightly due to cold-start stress; in very hot regions it also drops because of electrolyte evaporation. To extend its life: avoid deep discharges (headlights on with engine off), have the alternator checked yearly, and keep the battery clean and properly secured.

### What are the measurements of the DG1803 model?

Dimensions (length × width × height) are 513×223×223 mm — also written as 513x223x223 mm — following the European DIN standard. Always measure the space in your truck before buying: even one extra millimetre can prevent the hold-down clamp from closing. The height shown includes the terminals.

### On which side is the positive of the DG1803 model?

Polarity: positive on the left. To identify it, place the battery in front of you with the terminals facing you and check which side the positive (+, marked with a red ring) is on. Before buying, verify the polarity matches your current battery: switching polarity forces longer cables or system reconfiguration, with short-circuit risk.

### Will the Deta DG1803 battery fit my truck?

Three options to confirm: 1) enter your number plate in the finder (DGT/DVLA/KBA auto-detect your model and engine); 2) check the "Compatible vehicles" tab on this page, where we list every vehicle verified by our technical team; 3) if you cannot find your model, message us on WhatsApp with brand, model, engine and year — we reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–13:30 and 16:40–18:00 (Spanish time, CET)). The DG1803 typically fits a wide range of European vehicles thanks to its standard DIN case format.

### What are the equivalents of the DG1803 model?

Directly interchangeable batteries (same dimensions, same polarity, same Ah and CCA) are the OEM equivalents from leading brands: Bosch, Tudor, Exide and, depending on the model, Banner or Yuasa. Exact equivalence depends on technology — an EFB cannot be replaced with a conventional battery in Start-Stop trucks. See the "Equivalents" section to view recommended options at the same performance level.


## Equivalent batteries

- [VARTA M18](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-m18-12v-180ah-1000a)
- [VARTA M12](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-m12-12v-180ah-1400a)
- [VARTA B90](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b90-efb-12v-190ah-1050a)
- [TUDOR TX1803](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tx1803-180ah-1000a)
- [TUDOR TF1853](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tf1853-185ah-1150a)
- [TUDOR TE1853](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-te1853-185ah-1100a)

## Technical team (editorial authorship)

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