# Truck battery Fulmen FE1853 12V 185Ah 1100A EFB

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> Fulmen FE1853 truck battery 12V 185Ah 1100A EFB. StrongPRO EFB+ 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-fulmen-fe1853-12v-185ah-1100a
- **Language**: en-GB
- **Brand**: Fulmen
- **Reference**: BCOM-FULMEN-FE1853
- **EAN**: 3661024045254
- **MPN**: FE1853
- **Stock**: Out of stock

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | FULMEN |
| Reference | FE1853 |
| Model | FULMEN StrongPRO EFB+ |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V |
| Largo | 513 mm |
| Ancho | 223 mm |
| Alto | 223 mm |
| Peso | 46.4 kg |
| Tecnología | EFB |
| EAN | 3661024045254 |
| Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the left |
| Terminal type | 1 |
| Hold down | B00 |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 1100 A |
| Capacity (C20) | 185 Ah (c20) |
| Case type | D05 |

## Quick description

**Fulmen FE1853 12V 185Ah 1100A** 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
185 Ah C20

🔋 Cold cranking
1100 A EN-1

📏 Dimensions
513×223×223 mm

⚙️ Technology
EFB

🧭 Polarity
Positive on the left

⚖️ Weight
46,4 kg

🏷️ Model
FULMEN StrongPRO EFB+

## Description

## Truck battery Fulmen FE1853 StrongPRO EFB+ 185Ah 1,100A 12V

12*V* Voltage
185*Ah* Capacity
1,100*A* Cold cranking
46.40*kg* Weight

With **185 Ah** and **1,100 A** of cold cranking current (EN), the **Fulmen FE1853** from the **StrongPRO EFB+** range is built for professional use in trucks, buses, tractors and heavy machinery. Its 513 × 223 × 223 mm and the positive terminal on the left make it the exact replacement for the 185 Ah battery fitted as standard to many trucks.
- Better tolerance to deep discharge than a conventional starter battery.
- Powers tachograph, fridge and heater during rest stops.
- Resistant to constant chassis vibration.
- EFB: the evolution of the conventional battery for basic Start-Stop cars.

### Size, terminals and hold-down of the Fulmen FE1853

In terms of format, the Fulmen FE1853 measures 513 × 223 × 223 mm (length × width × height) and weighs 46.40 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 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.

### What the Fulmen FE1853 is for

Designed for trucks, buses, tractors and heavy machinery, the Fulmen FE1853 withstands constant chassis vibration and discharges during stops with active loads. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference has a weight of 46.40 kg, 1 terminals and B00 hold-down.

### The Fulmen FE1853: StrongPRO EFB+ range and EFB technology

The **StrongPRO EFB+** is the Fulmen range the FE1853 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.
EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) technology reinforces the conventional lead-acid battery with a polyester separator and carbon additives in the plates. It withstands many more start cycles and partial discharges, making it ideal for basic Start-Stop and intensive use.

### What Fulmen does differently

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. At baterias.com we work directly with the manufacturer or its official distributor: real stock, brand-new product and official warranty.

### Official warranty

The Fulmen FE1853 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**.

### Usage and maintenance tips

A charger with an EFB or smart conventional mode is enough; avoid the high-voltage modes intended for AGM. 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

Order **before [[ks:cutoff]]** 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 **[[ks:return_days]] 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 is the Fulmen FE1853 battery installed in the vehicle?

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 this page. 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 — 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 Fulmen FE1853 battery last?

Expected lifespan of the Fulmen FE1853 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 dimensions of the Fulmen FE1853 battery?

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.

### Does this 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 FE1853 fits 893 verified vehicle versions in our database.

### Which interchangeable batteries are there for this one?

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.


## Compatible vehicles

This battery fits 893 vehicles. Most searched:

- [MAN TGA (2000)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/man/tga)
- [MERCEDES-BENZ AROCS (2013)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/mercedes-benz/arocs)
- [MAN F2000 (1994)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/man/f2000)
- [MERCEDES-BENZ SK (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/mercedes-benz/sk)
- [IVECO STRALIS II (2012)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/iveco/stralis-ii)
- [SCANIA 4 - series (1995)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/scania/4-series)
- [VOLVO FH12 (1993)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/volvo/fh12)
- [VOLVO FH16 (1993)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/volvo/fh16)
- [MAN TGS I (2005)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/man/tgs-i)
- [SCANIA P,G,R,T - series (2003)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/scania/pgrt-series)
- [MERCEDES-BENZ ANTOS (2012)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/mercedes-benz/antos)
- [IVECO EUROCARGO I-III (1991)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/iveco/eurocargo-i-iii)
- [VOLVO FMX (2010)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/volvo/fmx)
- [SCANIA R II (2016)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/scania/r-ii)
- [DAF CF 85 (2001)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/daf/cf-85)

## Equivalent batteries

- [TUDOR TE1853](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-te1853-185ah-1100a)
- [TUDOR TF1853](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tf1853-185ah-1150a)
- [TUDOR TX1803](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tx1803-180ah-1000a)
- [VARTA L2](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-l2-12v-155ah-900a)
- [VARTA M18](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-m18-12v-180ah-1000a)
- [EXIDE EE1853](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-ee1853-12v-185ah-1100a)
- [EXIDE EX1803](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-ex1803-12v-180ah-1000a)
- [EXIDE EF1853](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-ef1853-12v-185ah-1150a)
- [EXIDE EG1553](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-eg1553-12v)
- [EXIDE EG1803](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-eg1803-12v-180ah-1000a)
- [TUDOR TG1553](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tg1553-12v-155ah-900a)
- [TUDOR TG1803](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tg1803-12v-180ah-1000a)
- [VARTA B90](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b90-efb-12v-190ah-1050a)
- [VARTA LED190](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-led190-12v-190ah-1050a)
- [KRONOBAT DP-190-EFB](https://baterias.com/gb/best-price-battery-12v-190ah-efb-dp-190-efb)

## Technical team (editorial authorship)

The FAQs, guides and comparisons on this site are reviewed by the baterias.com technical team — automotive battery specialists since 2015.

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