# Truck battery Varta H4 12V 100Ah 600A

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> Varta H4 truck battery 12V 100Ah 600A. Official Varta Distributor. ProMotive SLI range. Dimensions 413×175×220 mm, + terminal on the left.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h4-12v-100ah-600a
- **Language**: en-GB
- **Brand**: VARTA
- **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-H4
- **EAN**: 4016987166437
- **MPN**: H4
- **Price**: 159,90 €
- **Stock**: In stock

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | VARTA |
| Reference | H4 |
| Model | ProMotive SLI (antes ProMotive HD) |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V |
| Largo | 413 mm |
| Ancho | 175 mm |
| Alto | 220 mm |
| Peso | 27.43 kg |
| Tecnología | Lead-acid |
| EAN | 4016987166437 |
| Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the left |
| Terminal type | 1 |
| Hold down | B00 |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 600 A |
| Capacity (C20) | 100 Ah (c20) |
| ETN | 600035060A742 |

## Quick description

**Varta H4 12V 100Ah 600A** 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
100 Ah C20

🔋 Cold cranking
600 A EN-1

📏 Dimensions
413×175×220 mm

⚙️ Technology
Lead-acid

🧭 Polarity
Positive on the left

⚖️ Weight
27,43 kg

🏷️ Model
ProMotive SLI

## Description

## Varta H4 ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD) 100Ah 600A 12V Lorry Battery

12*V* Voltage
100*Ah* Capacity
600*A* Cold cranking
27.43*kg* Weight

The **Varta H4 lorry battery** is the **12 V**, **100 Ah** model delivering **600 A** of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's **ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD)** range, designed for lorries, buses, large vans and machinery. Measuring 413 × 175 × 220 mm with the positive terminal on the left, it is the direct replacement for lorries that leave the factory with a 100 Ah battery in this format.
- Withstands the vibration of thousands of kilometres on the road.
- High cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines.
- Dependable through repeated starts and while powering cab equipment.
- Reinforced grids and casing for the severe demands of haulage.

### Vehicles compatible with the Varta H4 battery

The Varta H4 is compatible with more than 33 vehicles: it is fitted as standard or as a replacement by makes such as Iseki, International-Harvester, Ford, Kobelco, Nissan and Kubota. For anyone who needs to change the **battery in their Iseki** or International-Harvester, this Varta H4 reproduces the original specifications. It also appears as a replacement in vehicles from Moll, Desta, Moroka, Tata and Ashok Leyland, among other manufacturers.

### Format and fitting of the Varta H4

The Varta H4 is made in the 413 × 175 × 220 mm format and weighs 27.43 kg. The positive terminal on the left determines which side the cables end up on: this is the detail behind more wrong purchases than any other, so it is worth checking before you order. It takes a B00 hold-down and terminal 1, the system that anchors it to the vehicle's battery tray. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal position before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery.

### The Varta H4 and the ProMotive SLI range

The **ProMotive SLI** is Varta's starter battery range for commercial and industrial vehicles; it consolidates the former ProMotive HD and SHD names into a single series organised by technology. It delivers high cold cranking current and a construction designed for the severe demands of heavy haulage.
It is the reliable replacement for lorries, buses, tractor units and machinery working long shifts: resistance to road vibration, tolerance of cycling and guaranteed starting even after weeks standing idle.
Commercial vehicles demand high cranking current and endurance against the vibration of thousands of kilometres. This series uses reinforced grids and a robust construction to cope with repeated starts of large diesel engines and with the draw of the cab's auxiliary equipment. *This battery used to belong to Varta's **ProMotive HD** or **ProMotive SHD** range; following the brand's commercial renaming (2025), it now forms part of the new **ProMotive SLI** series.*

### Why choose a Varta battery

A good share of the vehicles on Europe's roads left the factory with a Varta fitted: the brand has been supplying the assembly lines of the major car groups for decades. Replacing with a Varta means, in practice, giving the vehicle back the battery its manufacturer had specified.
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.
More than 100 manufacturing parameters are checked on every Varta battery before it leaves the plant, a level of rigour that explains why so many workshops and manufacturers trust the brand as their first-choice replacement.

### Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta H4 battery comes with the **official manufacturer warranty**. An important warning for commercial vehicles: most lorries run **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, shortens the life of the new unit and may be treated by the manufacturer as improper use, **voiding the warranty**. That is why it is always advisable to change **both batteries at the same time**.

### Care and maintenance

In professional use, checking the state of charge and the battery hold-down regularly prevents breakdowns on the road. Vibration and the high temperatures of the engine bay are what shortens a battery's life most, so 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 battery that will not start the engine.

### Technical sheet

Download the official technical sheet for this battery with all the manufacturer data.
[Download technical sheet (PDF)](https://baterias.com/fichastecnicas/data-sheet-battery-varta-h4-100ah-600a-12v-en.pdf)

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I fit the H4 model in my truck?

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 — with positive on the left 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 H4 battery last?

Expected lifespan of the Varta H4 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 H4 battery?

Dimensions (length × width × height) are 413×175×220 mm — also written as 413x175x220 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.

### On which side is the positive of the H4 model?

Polarity: positive on the left. To identify it, place the battery in front of you with the terminals facing you and check which side the positive (+, marked with a red ring) is on. Before buying, verify the polarity matches your current battery: switching polarity forces longer cables or system reconfiguration, with short-circuit risk.

### 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 H4 fits 18 verified vehicle versions in our database.

### Which batteries are equivalent to the Varta H4?

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 18 vehicles. Most searched:

- [ISEKI TA (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/iseki/ta)
- [INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER KH (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/international-harvester/kh)
- [ISEKI T (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/iseki/t)
- [FORD 1000 (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/ford/1000)
- [KUBOTA L-Serie (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/kubota/l-serie)
- [FORD 2000 (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/ford/2000)
- [TATA LPS (1999)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/tata/lps)
- [INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER Excavators (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/international-harvester/excavators)
- [KOBELCO Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/kobelco/others)
- [FORD 1000-Serie (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/ford/1000-serie)
- [ASHOK LEYLAND ECOMET (2003)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/ashok-leyland/ecomet)
- [NISSAN Trucks (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/nissan/trucks)
- [DESTA all (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/desta/all)
- [NISSAN H (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/nissan/h)
- [NISSAN FD (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/nissan/fd)

## Equivalent batteries

- [TUDOR TG1109](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tg1109-12v-110ah-800a)

## Technical team (editorial authorship)

The FAQs, guides and comparisons on this site are reviewed by the baterias.com technical team — automotive battery specialists since 2012.

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