# Truck battery Varta H16 12V 105Ah 800A ![Truck battery Varta H16 12V 105Ah 800A](https://baterias.com/4354-home_default/battery-varta-h16-12v-105ah-800a.jpg) > Varta H16 truck battery 12V 105Ah 800A. Official Varta Distributor. ProMotive SLI range. Dimensions 330×172×238 mm. For heavy-duty fleets. **Category:** [Truck Batteries](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck) → [VARTA](https://baterias.com/gb/varta) - **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h16-12v-105ah-800a - **Language**: en-GB - **Brand**: VARTA - **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-H16 - **EAN**: 4016987166529 - **MPN**: H16 - **Price**: 167,90 € - **Stock**: Out of stock ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | VARTA | | Reference | H16 | | Model | ProMotive SLI (antes ProMotive HD) | | Voltage (V) | 12 V | | Largo | 330 cm | | Ancho | 172 cm | | Alto | 238 cm | | Peso | 23.7 kg | | Tecnología | Lead-acid | | EAN | 4016987166529 | | Terminal layout | 9 | | Terminal type | 9 | | Hold down | B01 | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 800 A | | Capacity (C20) | 105 Ah (c20) | | Additional ETN | 605103080A742 | | Case type | GR31 | ## Quick description **Varta H16 12V 105Ah 800A** 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 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 105 Ah C20 🔋 Cold cranking 800 A EN-1 📏 Dimensions 330×172×238 mm ⚙️ Technology Lead-acid ⚖️ Weight 24,67 kg 🏷️ Model ProMotive SLI ## Description ## Varta H16 ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD) 105Ah 800A 12V Lorry Battery 12*V* Voltage 105*Ah* Capacity 800*A* Cold cranking 23.70*kg* Weight The **Varta H16 lorry battery** is the **12 V**, **105 Ah** model delivering **800 A** of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's **ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD)** range, designed for lorries, buses, large vans and machinery. Its 330 × 172 × 238 mm dimensions make it the exact replacement for the 105 Ah battery fitted as standard in many lorries. - Dependable through repeated starts and while powering cab equipment. - Reinforced grids and casing for the severe demands of haulage. - Tolerance of the vibration of thousands of kilometres on the road. - High cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines. ### Applications of the Varta H16 battery The Varta H16 covers the needs of lorries, buses, large vans and machinery with 105 Ah of capacity and a construction built for that use. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference weighs 23.70 kg and has a type 9 terminal and a B01 hold-down. ### Format and fitting of the Varta H16 Its external dimensions are 330 × 172 × 238 mm and it weighs 23.70 kg. It uses a B01 hold-down and a type 9 terminal, the system that anchors it to the vehicle's battery tray. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal positions before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery. ### The Varta H16 and the ProMotive SLI range The **ProMotive SLI** range is Varta's starter series for commercial vehicles — lorry, bus and machinery — which in the new portfolio brings together the former ProMotive HD (Heavy Duty) and SHD (Super Heavy Duty). It offers a high cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines and a reinforced construction. Its reinforced grids and separators cope with the vibration and cycling of long-distance haulage and of the most severe use, aiming for maximum service life and starting reliability in fleets that work long hours. Compared with a car battery, this range is calibrated for severe, continuous use: greater mechanical strength and more tolerance of cycling and of the knocks of the road. It is the correct replacement for a lorry, bus or machine working long shifts. *This battery used to belong to Varta's **ProMotive HD** or **ProMotive SHD** range; following the brand's change of commercial naming (2025), it now forms part of the new **ProMotive SLI** series.* ### Why choose a Varta battery Varta is a byword for reliability: original equipment in numerous European vehicles and one of the most proven brands on the market. Replacing your battery with a Varta restores OEM quality — the same performance as the factory-fitted unit — with the manufacturer's backing. Behind Varta is Clarios, one of the largest manufacturers of starter batteries in the world and a supplier to the assembly lines of numerous car brands. That German engineering heritage translates into reliable starting year after year. Varta is Europe's leading manufacturer of starter batteries: its production volume and quality controls guarantee consistent reliability batch after batch, something own-brand labels cannot always promise. ### Manufacturer's warranty The Varta H16 battery comes with the **official manufacturer warranty**. One important warning for commercial vehicles: most lorries carry **two batteries connected in series** (a 24 V installation). If you replace only one, the new battery ends up working alongside the old one — which has already lost capacity and has higher internal resistance — and that imbalance means one overcharges while the other falls short, shortening the life of the new unit; the manufacturer may regard it as misuse and **void the warranty**. That is why we always recommend changing **both batteries at the same time**. ### Care and maintenance In professional use, checking the state of charge and the battery's hold-down regularly prevents breakdowns on the road. Vibration and the high temperatures of the engine bay are what shorten its life the most, so a secure mounting is key. Keeping the terminals clean and tight and checking the charging system extends battery life in vehicles that clock up long hours. A well-maintained battery reduces the risk of downtime caused by a no-start. ### Technical sheet Download the official technical sheet for this battery with all the manufacturer data. [Download technical sheet (PDF)](/fichastecnicas/data-sheet-battery-varta-h16-105ah-800a-12v-en.pdf) ## Frequently asked questions ### How is the Varta H16 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 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 — 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 Varta H16 battery last? Expected lifespan of the Varta H16 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 Varta H16 battery? Dimensions (length × width × height) are 330×172×238 mm — also written as 330x172x238 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. ### Is the H16 valid for my vehicle? 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 H16 fits 1 verified vehicle versions in our database. ### Which batteries are equivalent to the Varta H16? 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 1 vehicles. 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