Tudor TE2353 Strong Pro · Truck battery 235Ah 1200A EFB

Yes. The Tudor TE2353 uses EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) technology, that is, flooded lead-acid with plates reinforced by additives. It withstands more cycles than a conventional battery but fewer than an AGM, and it is fitted to trucks with basic Start-Stop, without regenerative braking. It is more affordable than an equivalent AGM.

Yes: being EFB, the Tudor TE2353 is designed for Start-Stop trucks. EFB batteries cover basic Start-Stop (no regenerative braking). Registering it via OBD is advisable on most modern trucks (the alternator then applies the optimum profile), but it works from the start. The general recommendation is EFB for basic Start-Stop and AGM where there is regenerative braking (it handles more cycles), unless the truck manufacturer says otherwise.

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.

As a guide, you can expect the Tudor TE2353 to last 5 to 7 years in lorry use, even with high power draw while parked, although the real figure may be higher or lower. Actual lifespan varies with climate (cold starts, heat evaporating the electrolyte), with usage and short journeys, with the condition of the alternator and charging system, with power draw while parked and with maintenance; the type of truck and Start-Stop also count.

Measure your truck's battery tray first; if the battery exceeds it by even a millimetre, the hold-down clamp may not close. Length × width × height: 518x274x240 mm. Height is measured to the top of the terminals.

On the Tudor TE2353, the polarity is positive on the left. 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). To check, stand the battery in front of you with the terminals nearest you: the positive (+) is the one with the red ring.

The quickest way is to enter your number plate in the finder: DGT/DVLA/KBA detect model and engine. You can also look at the "Compatible vehicles" tab, verified by our technical team, or send us make, model, engine and year on WhatsApp; we answer during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–13:30 and 16:30–18:00 (Spanish time, CET)). If our table and the truck handbook disagree, go with what the manufacturer says. According to our data, 355 verified vehicle versions are compatible with the TE2353.

Technology matters too: in Start-Stop trucks, an EFB cannot be replaced with a conventional battery. The options at the same level are in the "Equivalents" section of this page. Interchangeable means the same dimensions, same polarity, same Ah and same CCA; for the TE2353, 235 Ah (1200 A cranking).

It is the AGM of the same case: more cycles, more cranking and better resistance to power draw at standstill than the TE2353. Compared with the TE2353 it has 5 Ah more. It costs 36,50 € more. Essential if the vehicle requires AGM from the factory or draws a lot with the engine off; in conventional use the TE2353 does the job and AGM adds service life.

Same case and same fitting as the TE2353, from Varta. Compared with the TE2353 it has 5 Ah more. It costs 47,70 € less. If you want to save or the TE2353 is out of stock, it is the safe alternative: same dimensions, same polarity and official warranty.

Rule of thumb: truck with an EFB from new, EFB (AGM is an optional, marginal upgrade); truck with an AGM from new, AGM. Thicker grids plus carbon and polyethylene additives in the plates: that is what sets an EFB apart from a conventional flooded battery. The result is more cycles and more resistance to deep discharges, without reaching AGM level. Many basic Start-Stop systems (no regenerative braking) come with it from the factory, such as Renault Energy TCe, Peugeot/Citroën PureTech, Fiat MultiAir, Hyundai/Kia ISG and Ford EcoBoost.

The alternator detects the new battery and adapts the charge automatically, so on most trucks it is not compulsory. Even so, it is advisable to register it via OBD so charging is optimum from the first minute and the battery lasts longer, particularly on BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo or Land Rover, with more sophisticated BMS. Any workshop with an OBD scanner does it in a few minutes; DIY, with VCDS or Carista (VAG group), Bimmercode (BMW) or iCarsoft. Even if you do not register the Tudor TE2353, the truck will start correctly; the profile adjusts within a few days.