# Truck battery Varta H5 12V 100Ah 600A ![Truck battery Varta H5 12V 100Ah 600A](https://baterias.com/4174-home_default/battery-varta-h5-12v-100ah-600a.jpg) > Varta H5 truck battery 12V 100Ah 600A. Official Varta Distributor. ProMotive SLI range. Dimensions 413×175×220 mm, + terminal on the right. **Category:** [Truck Batteries](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck) → [VARTA](https://baterias.com/gb/varta) - **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h5-12v-100ah-600a - **Language**: en-GB - **Brand**: VARTA - **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-H5 - **EAN**: 4016987166444 - **MPN**: H5 - **Price**: 159,90 € - **Stock**: In stock ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | VARTA | | Reference | H5 | | Model | ProMotive SLI (antes ProMotive HD) | | Voltage (V) | 12 V | | Largo | 413 mm | | Ancho | 175 mm | | Alto | 220 mm | | Peso | 26.7 kg | | Tecnología | Lead-acid | | EAN | 4016987166444 | | Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the right | | Terminal type | 1 | | Hold down | B00 | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 600 A | | Capacity (C20) | 100 Ah (c20) | | ETN | 600047060A742 | ## Quick description **Varta H5 12V 100Ah 600A** 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 100 Ah C20 🔋 Cold cranking 600 A EN-1 📏 Dimensions 413×175×220 mm ⚙️ Technology Lead-acid 🧭 Polarity Positive on the right ⚖️ Weight 27,46 kg 🏷️ Model ProMotive SLI ## Description ## Varta H5 ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD) 100Ah 600A 12V Lorry Battery 12*V* Voltage 100*Ah* Capacity 600*A* Cold cranking 26.7*kg* Weight The **Varta H5 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 right, it is the direct replacement for lorries that leave the factory with a 100 Ah battery in this format. - Reinforced grids and casing for the severe demands of haulage. - Dependable through repeated starts and while powering cab equipment. - High cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines. - Withstands the vibration of thousands of kilometres on the road. ### Vehicles compatible with the Varta H5 battery According to our database, the Varta H5 is fitted to more than 371 vehicles from makes such as John Deere, Atlas, Deutz-Fahr, Bührer, Belarus and International-Harvester, among others. It is a benchmark choice when you need a **battery for a John Deere**, an Atlas or other models built around this same format. It also appears as a replacement in vehicles from Steyr, Zetor, Fiat, Fendt, Bautz, Hurlimann, Aebi and Yale, among other manufacturers. ### Format and fitting of the Varta H5 In format, the Varta H5 measures 413 × 175 × 220 mm (length × width × height) and weighs 26.7 kg. The positive terminal on the right 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. Before replacing it, measure the space your current battery occupies: if it matches on all three dimensions and on terminal position, the swap is direct and needs no adapters. ### The Varta H5 and the ProMotive SLI range The **ProMotive SLI** series is Varta's starter line for professional transport, bringing the former ProMotive HD and SHD together under a single name. It is built to crank large-capacity diesel engines and to take the daily punishment of the lorry, the bus and site machinery. The key to this range is sheer toughness: reinforced plates and mountings that resist thousands of kilometres of vibration and deep discharge cycles, keeping fleet downtime from starting failures to a minimum. 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 commercial renaming (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 a great many 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 it. Varta combines more than a century of experience with Clarios's industrial production: it is the battery many manufacturers choose as standard and one of the most recommended by workshops. Like any lead-acid battery, it is 100% recyclable. 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 H5 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)](/fichastecnicas/data-sheet-battery-varta-h5-100ah-600a-12v-en.pdf) ## Frequently asked questions ### How is the Varta H5 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 — with positive on the right 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 H5 battery last? Expected lifespan of the Varta H5 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 measurements of the H5 model? 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. ### Which side is the positive terminal on this battery? Polarity: positive on the right. 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. ### Will the Varta H5 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 H5 fits 189 verified vehicle versions in our database. ### Which batteries are equivalent to the Varta H5? 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 189 vehicles. 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