# Truck battery Varta I16 12V 120Ah 760A

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> Varta I16 truck battery 12V 120Ah 760A. Official Varta Distributor. ProMotive SLI range. Dimensions 510×175×235 mm, + terminal on the right.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-i16-12v-120ah-760a
- **Language**: en-GB
- **Brand**: VARTA
- **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-I16
- **EAN**: 4016987166406
- **MPN**: I16
- **Price**: 193,90 €
- **Stock**: In stock

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | VARTA |
| Reference | I16 |
| Model | ProMotive SLI (antes ProMotive HD) |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V |
| Largo | 510 mm |
| Ancho | 175 mm |
| Alto | 235 mm |
| Peso | 35.12 kg |
| Tecnología | Lead-acid |
| EAN | 4016987166406 |
| Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the right |
| Terminal type | 1 |
| Hold down | B03 |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 760 A |
| Capacity (C20) | 120 Ah (c20) |
| ETN | 620109076A742 |

## Quick description

**Varta I16 12V 120Ah 760A** 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
120 Ah C20

🔋 Cold cranking
760 A EN-1

📏 Dimensions
510×175×235 mm

⚙️ Technology
Lead-acid

🧭 Polarity
Positive on the right

⚖️ Weight
35,12 kg

🏷️ Model
ProMotive SLI

## Description

## Varta I16 ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD) 120Ah 760A 12V Lorry Battery

12*V* Voltage
120*Ah* Capacity
760*A* Cold cranking
35.12*kg* Weight

The **Varta I16 lorry battery** is the **12 V**, **120 Ah** model delivering **760 A** of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's **ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD)** range, designed for lorries, buses, large vans and machinery. Measuring 510 × 175 × 235 mm with the positive terminal on the right, it is the direct replacement for lorries that leave the factory with a 120 Ah battery in this format.
- Dependable through repeated starts and while powering cab equipment.
- Reinforced grids and casing for the severe demands of haulage.
- Withstands the vibration of thousands of kilometres on the road.
- High cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines.

### Vehicles compatible with the Varta I16 battery

The Varta I16 is compatible with more than 159 vehicles: it is fitted as standard or as a replacement by makes such as Lamborghini, Same, Fiatallis, Komatsu, Cimas and Landini. For anyone who needs to change the **battery in their Lamborghini** or Same, this Varta I16 reproduces the original specifications. Added to that list are models from Hurlimann, Fiat, Volvo, Benati, Carraro, Huerlimann, Atlas and Laverda.

### Format and fitting of the Varta I16

The Varta I16 is made in the 510 × 175 × 235 mm format and weighs 35.12 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 B03 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 I16 and the ProMotive SLI range

The **ProMotive SLI** range is Varta's starter series for commercial vehicles — lorries, buses and machinery — and in the new portfolio it unifies the former ProMotive HD (Heavy Duty) and SHD (Super Heavy Duty). It offers high cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines and a reinforced construction.
Its reinforced grids and separators stand up to 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 commercial renaming (2025), it now forms part of the new **ProMotive SLI** series.*

### Why choose a Varta battery

Varta is an original equipment (OEM) supplier to a good share of Europe's car manufacturers: many cars leave the factory with a Varta fitted. Buying a replacement means, in most cases, refitting the original battery with the same quality and the brand's official warranty.
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.
Varta's production combines automated lines with verification of more than 100 parameters per unit; that traceability is what underpins its reputation for reliable starting throughout the battery's life.

### Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta I16 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-i16-120ah-760a-12v-en.pdf)

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I fit the I16 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 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.

### What is the service life of the I16 model?

Expected lifespan of the Varta I16 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 I16 battery?

Dimensions (length × width × height) are 510×175×235 mm — also written as 510x175x235 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.

### What polarity does the Varta I16 battery have?

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 I16 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 I16 fits 81 verified vehicle versions in our database.

### Which batteries are equivalent to the Varta I16?

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 81 vehicles. Most searched:

- [FIAT all (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/fiat/all)
- [LAMBORGHINI Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/lamborghini/others)
- [LAMBORGHINI R (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/lamborghini/r)
- [VOLVO Muldenkipper (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/volvo/muldenkipper)
- [KOMATSU all (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/komatsu/all)
- [HUERLIMANN Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/huerlimann/others)
- [CARRARO all (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/carraro/all)
- [ATLAS Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/atlas/others)
- [HURLIMANN H (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/hurlimann/h)
- [CIMAS D (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/cimas/d)
- [SAME Silver (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/same/silver)
- [BENATI 100 (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/benati/100)
- [FIATALLIS B (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/fiatallis/b)
- [LANDINI Legend (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/landini/legend)
- [FENDT Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/fendt/others)

## 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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