Exide EF1251 PowerPRO · Truck battery 125Ah 850A
Specifications
| Brand | EXIDE |
|---|---|
| Part number | EF1251 |
| Voltage (V) | 12 |
| Capacity (C20) | 125Ah (c20) |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 850A |
| Technology | Flooded |
| Length | 349.00 mm |
| Width | 175.00 mm |
| Height | 285.00 mm |
Exide EF1251 12V 125Ah 850A is an SHD (Super Heavy Duty) truck battery for intensive professional use. Vibration-resistant, withstands long cold-diesel cranks and deep discharges during parking with active loads (tachograph, refrigeration, heater).
Why this truck battery?
- True Heavy Dutybuilt for intensive professional use
- Long cold-diesel cranksreliable even in extreme cold
- Powers services at idletachograph, heater and lights with engine off
Where it fits: the Exide EF1251 is one of our truck batteries, belongs to our Exide batteries and by capacity it sits among our 125Ah batteries.

Truck battery Exide EF1251 PowerPRO 125Ah 850A 12V
The Exide EF1251 truck battery is rated at 12 V, 125 Ah and 850 A of cold cranking current (EN) from the PowerPRO range, and is prepared for trucks, buses, tractors and heavy machinery. It measures 349 × 175 × 285 mm and the positive terminal on the left, the format sought by anyone replacing a 125 Ah battery in trucks.
In short: the Exide EF1251 (125 Ah, 850 A, 349 × 175 × 285 mm, positive terminal on the left). Verified equivalent alternatives: Varta J2 and Exide EG1251.
- Heavy Duty construction for intensive professional use.
- Conventional lead-acid: the most proven and economical technology.
- Designed for 24 V installations with two batteries in series.
- Powerful cold cranking for large-displacement diesel engines.
What the Exide EF1251 is for
With 125 Ah, the Exide EF1251 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 31 kg, EN taper post terminals and B0 hold-down.
Will it fit your current battery tray?
It has external dimensions of 349 × 175 × 285 mm and weighs 31 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 B0 hold-down and EN taper post terminals, the system that anchors and connects it in the vehicle. Before replacing it, measure your current battery tray: if all three dimensions and the terminal positions match, the swap is direct and needs no adapters.
The Exide EF1251: PowerPRO range and conventional lead-acid technology
The PowerPRO is the Exide range the EF1251 belongs to: it shares the same construction and quality criteria with the rest of the series, and varies in capacity and format to suit each vehicle.
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.
Exide: the maker behind the EF1251
Exide is one of the world's largest battery manufacturers and an original-equipment supplier to many car makers. Its European plants produce starter, industrial and leisure batteries under original-equipment quality controls. All the Exide batteries in our catalogue are genuine product, recently manufactured and covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Manufacturer's warranty
The Exide EF1251 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.
Care and maintenance
During rest stops with active loads, avoid repeated deep discharges: they shorten the life of any starter battery. In 24 V installations, check periodically that both batteries show the same voltage; an imbalance means one is failing.
When you get it and how to return it
Orders placed before 6:00 pm with the battery in stock ship the same day. Delivery in mainland Spain and Portugal takes 24-48 working hours; for the Balearic Islands and the rest of the European Union allow 3 to 5 working days. You have 14 days to return an unused battery; in mainland Spain and Portugal collection is free. We email you the tracking number as soon as the parcel ships.
Data sheet
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BrandEXIDE
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ReferenceEF1251
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ModelEXIDE PowerPRO
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Voltage (V)12
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Length349.00 mm
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Width175.00 mm
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Height285.00 mm
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Weight31.00 Kgs
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TechnologyFlooded
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EAN3661024037952
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Terminal layoutPositive terminal on the left
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Terminal typeEN taper post
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Hold-downB0
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Cold cranking amps (EN)850A
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Capacity (C20)125Ah (c20)
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Case typeD03
Specific References
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EAN133661024037952
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MPNEF1251
Codes and references Exide EF1251
| Brand | Exide · see all Exide batteries |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer range | EXIDE PowerPRO |
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | EF1251 |
| EAN-13 barcode | 3661024037952 |
| Dimensions (length × width × height) | 349 × 175 × 285 mm (349x175x285) |
Exide EF1251: best-selling equivalent or higher-spec batteries
The Exide EF1251 is interchangeable with these equivalent references: J2 (Varta), EG1251 (Exide), TF1251 (Tudor), TG1251 (Tudor).
| Product | Specifications | Technology | Price | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exide
EF1251
This battery
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12V 125Ah 850A | Lead-acid | 123,20 € | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exide
EG1251
Smaller sister |
12V 125Ah 760A | Lead-acid | 136,20 € +13,00 € | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| EF1251 | EG1251 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 Ah | 125 Ah |
| Cold cranking (EN) | 850 A | 760 A |
| Technology | Lead-acid | Lead-acid |
| Dimensions (mm) | 349 × 175 × 285 | 349 × 175 × 285 |
| Positive terminal | Positive terminal on the left | Positive terminal on the left |
| Price | 123,20 € | 136,20 € |
Varta
J2
Varta equivalent Exide EF1251 vs Varta J2
Varta equivalent · +16,50 €
Same case and same fitting as the EF1251, from Varta. Compared with the EF1251 it has 130 A of cold cranking less. It costs 16,50 € more. If you want to save or the EF1251 is out of stock, it is the safe alternative: same dimensions, same polarity and official warranty.
| EF1251 | J2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 Ah | 125 Ah |
| Cold cranking (EN) | 850 A | 720 A |
| Technology | Lead-acid | Lead-acid |
| Dimensions (mm) | 349 × 175 × 285 | 349 × 175 × 285 |
| Positive terminal | Positive terminal on the left | Positive terminal on the left |
| Price | 123,20 € | 139,70 € |
Tudor
TF1251
Tudor equivalent Exide EF1251 vs Tudor TF1251
Tudor equivalent · −1,10 €
Same case and same fitting as the EF1251, from Tudor. Compared with the EF1251 it has the same Ah and cranking power. It costs 1,10 € less. If you want to save or the EF1251 is out of stock, it is the safe alternative: same dimensions, same polarity and official warranty.
| EF1251 | TF1251 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 Ah | 125 Ah |
| Cold cranking (EN) | 850 A | 850 A |
| Technology | Lead-acid | Lead-acid |
| Dimensions (mm) | 349 × 175 × 285 | 349 × 175 × 285 |
| Positive terminal | Positive terminal on the left | Positive terminal on the left |
| Price | 123,20 € | 122,10 € |
Tudor
TG1251
Tudor equivalent Exide EF1251 vs Tudor TG1251
Tudor equivalent · +13,00 €
It is the verified Tudor equivalent for the EF1251 tray. Compared with the EF1251 it has 90 A of cold cranking less. It costs 13,00 € more. Decide by price, brand preference and availability: both fit and crank the same.
| EF1251 | TG1251 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 Ah | 125 Ah |
| Cold cranking (EN) | 850 A | 760 A |
| Technology | Lead-acid | Lead-acid |
| Dimensions (mm) | 349 × 175 × 285 | 349 × 175 × 285 |
| Positive terminal | Positive terminal on the left | Positive terminal on the left |
| Price | 123,20 € | 136,20 € |
Equivalences verified by our technical team: same dimensions, polarity, capacity and CCA. Official manufacturer warranty on every option.
Other 125Ah batteries: We stock 15 models of 125 Ah to compare by price, technology and cold cranking: see all 125Ah batteries. Same size (349 × 175 × 285 mm): batteries of 349 × 175 × 285 mm.
Recommended accessories
Compatible vehicles
The Exide EF1251 fits 210 vehicles. Most searched below:
Frequently asked questions
Why does my lorry have two batteries?
Most lorries, buses and tractors run on 24 V with two 12 V batteries connected in series. Always replace both at the same time and with the same model: if one is new and the other old, they become unbalanced and both last less.
What is the service life of the EF1251 model?
Estimated lifespan of the Exide EF1251: 4 to 6 years in normal lorry use. Treat it as an approximate guide, as every case is different. It can vary considerably with usage (short or long journeys), temperature, the condition of the alternator and charging system, power drawn with the engine off and maintenance, plus the truck itself and Start-Stop. Cold demands more at every start and intense heat evaporates the electrolyte.
What are the measurements of the EF1251 model?
Its dimensions are 349×175×285 mm, also written 349x175x285 mm; the height already includes the terminals. Check the room available in your truck, because a single millimetre too much can stop the clamp from closing.
Which side is the positive terminal on this battery?
The EF1251 has the positive on the left: that is its polarity. If your current battery has its positive on the other side, this one is not suitable without longer cables or a reconfigured system (short-circuit risk). Face the battery with its terminals nearest you and see which side the positive post (+, red ring) is on.
Will the Exide EF1251 battery fit my truck?
According to our data, 210 verified vehicle versions are compatible with the EF1251. Not sure? Try your number plate in the finder (DGT/DVLA/KBA detect model and engine) or the "Compatible vehicles" tab, checked by our technical team; if your truck is not there, send us make, model, engine and year on WhatsApp and we will reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–13:30 and 16:30–18:00 (Spanish time, CET)). Always cross-check with what the truck manufacturer states in the owner's handbook.
Which interchangeable batteries are there for this one?
Interchangeable means the same dimensions, same polarity, same Ah and same CCA; for the EF1251, 125 Ah (850 A cranking). The "Equivalents" section of this page gathers the recommended options with equivalent performance; remember that in Start-Stop trucks an EFB should not be replaced with a conventional battery.
Exide EF1251 or Exide EG1251: which one to choose?
It is the smaller sister of the EF1251 in the same Exide range. Compared with the EF1251 it has 90 A of cold cranking less. It costs 13,00 € more. Only if the vehicle originally had that capacity; with heavy draw at standstill, the EF1251.
Exide EF1251 or Varta J2: which one to choose?
Same case and same fitting as the EF1251, from Varta. Compared with the EF1251 it has 130 A of cold cranking less. It costs 16,50 € more. If you want to save or the EF1251 is out of stock, it is the safe alternative: same dimensions, same polarity and official warranty.
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