Fulmen FB740 · Car battery 12V 74Ah 680A

Car battery Fulmen FB740 Formula 74Ah 680A 12V

The Fulmen FB740 from the Formula range delivers 74 Ah and 680 A of cold cranking current (EN) at 12 V: the usual specification for passenger cars with conventional starting, without a Start-Stop system. Measuring 278 × 175 × 190 mm and the positive terminal on the right, it is the direct replacement for cars fitted from the factory with a 74 Ah battery of this format.

In short: the Fulmen FB740 (74 Ah, 680 A, 278 × 175 × 190 mm, positive terminal on the right). It is a conventional battery for cars without Start-Stop: if yours has Start-Stop, it needs an EFB or AGM battery of the same size. Verified equivalent alternatives: Tudor TB740 and Varta E11.

• Low self-discharge: copes with long stops without losing charge.
• Designed to last several years under normal daily use.
• Good balance of capacity, cranking power and price.
• Stable voltage for the vehicle electronics (ECU, sensors, climate control).

Vehicles compatible with the Fulmen FB740

The Fulmen FB740 is compatible with more than 1,831 vehicles: it is fitted as original equipment or as a replacement by brands such as Citroën, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Volkswagen, Chevrolet and Peugeot. It is a go-to option when you need a battery for a Citroën, Mercedes-Benz or other models that use this same format. It also appears as a replacement in vehicles from Audi, BMW, Fiat, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Cadillac and Volvo, among other manufacturers. In our database it is cross-referenced against 410 original-equipment part numbers, which gives an idea of its real coverage.

The Fulmen FB740: Formula range and conventional lead-acid technology

The Formula is the Fulmen range the FB740 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.

The conventional lead-acid battery remains the most widespread technology thanks to its balance of capacity, cranking current and price. Well maintained and kept charged, it offers years of reliable service in vehicles without Start-Stop.

Size, terminals and hold-down of the Fulmen FB740

It has external dimensions of 278 × 175 × 190 mm and weighs 16.60 kg. The positive terminal on the right 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 B13 hold-down and 1 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.

Fulmen: the maker behind the FB740

Fulmen is the historic French brand of the Exide group: batteries made on the same lines and with the same technology as original equipment, widely used by workshops across Europe. All the Fulmen batteries in our catalogue are genuine product, recently manufactured and covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

How to make it last longer

Keep the terminals clean and tight, and check that the resting voltage does not drop below 12.4 V: below that it is time to recharge. On batteries with filler caps, check the electrolyte level and top up only with distilled water.

Official warranty

The Fulmen FB740 comes with the manufacturer's official warranty against manufacturing defects; the exact period is stated in the brand's conditions. If it fails through a defect within the period, we replace it free of charge.

Shipping, delivery and returns

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.