# Truck battery Varta I18 12V 110Ah 680A ![Truck battery Varta I18 12V 110Ah 680A](https://baterias.com/4191-home_default/battery-varta-i18-12v-110ah-680a.jpg) > Varta I18 truck battery 12V 110Ah 680A. Official Varta Distributor. ProMotive SLI range. Dimensions 349×175×236 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-i18-12v-110ah-680a - **Language**: en-GB - **Brand**: VARTA - **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-I18 - **EAN**: 4016987166475 - **MPN**: I18 - **Price**: 109,60 € - **Stock**: In stock ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | VARTA | | Reference | I18 | | Model | ProMotive SLI (antes ProMotive HD) | | Voltage (V) | 12 V | | Largo | 347 mm | | Ancho | 173 mm | | Alto | 234 mm | | Peso | 28.58 kg | | Tecnología | Lead-acid | | EAN | 4016987166475 | | Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the right | | Terminal type | 1 | | Hold down | B01 | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 680 A | | Capacity (C20) | 110 Ah (c20) | | ETN | 610404068A742 | ## Quick description **Varta I18 12V 110Ah 680A** 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 110 Ah C20 🔋 Cold cranking 680 A EN-1 📏 Dimensions 349×175×236 mm ⚙️ Technology Lead-acid 🧭 Polarity Positive on the right ⚖️ Weight 28,71 kg 🏷️ Model ProMotive SLI ## Description ## Varta I18 ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD) 110Ah 680A 12V Lorry Battery 12*V* Voltage 110*Ah* Capacity 680*A* Cold cranking 28.58*kg* Weight The **Varta I18 lorry battery** is the **12 V**, **110 Ah** model delivering **680 A** of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's **ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD)** range, designed for lorries, buses, large vans and machinery. It replaces the original battery in lorries with the 347 × 173 × 234 mm format without any modifications: the same 110 Ah capacity and the same terminal layout (positive on the right). - 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 I18 battery According to our database, the Varta I18 is fitted to more than 361 vehicles from makes such as Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Renault, JCB, John Deere and Fiat, among others. If you are looking for a **battery for a Fendt** or a Massey Ferguson with these dimensions, the I18 is one of the usual replacement references. The compatibility list also includes models from Volvo, Bührer, Case, Timberjack, Ford, Holman, Ingersoll and Viking. ### Format and fitting of the Varta I18 Its external dimensions are 347 × 173 × 234 mm and it weighs 28.58 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 B01 hold-down and terminal 1, the system that anchors it to the vehicle's battery tray. For the swap to be direct, the space left by the current battery must respect those three dimensions and the same terminal layout; otherwise adapters will be needed or the hold-down would have to change. ### The Varta I18 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 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. 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 I18 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-i18-110ah-680a-12v-en.pdf) ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I fit the I18 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 I18 model? Expected lifespan of the Varta I18 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 I18 battery? Dimensions (length × width × height) are 349×175×236 mm — also written as 349x175x236 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. ### 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 I18 fits 212 verified vehicle versions in our database. ### What are the equivalents of the I18 model? 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 212 vehicles. Most searched: - [IVECO EUROCARGO I-III (1991)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/iveco/eurocargo-i-iii) - [FENDT Farmer (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/fendt/farmer) - [MASSEY FERGUSON MF-Serie (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/massey-ferguson/mf-serie) - [MASSEY FERGUSON Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/massey-ferguson/others) - [NISSAN ATLEON (2000)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/nissan/atleon) - [FENDT Favorit (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/fendt/favorit) - [Renault Ceres DPS (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/renault/ceres-dps) - [RENAULT Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/renault/others) - [BÜHRER Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/buhrer/others) - [CASE Wheel loaders (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case/wheel-loaders) - [FIAT Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/fiat/others) - [VOLVO Bagger (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/volvo/bagger) - [MASSEY FERGUSON MF 3600 (2011)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/massey-ferguson/mf-3600) - [JCB 500-Serie (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/jcb/500-serie) - [TIMBERJACK Forestmachines (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/timberjack/forestmachines) ## Equivalent batteries - [EXIDE EG1102](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-eg1102-12v-110ah-750a) - [TUDOR TG1102](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tg1102-12v-110ah-750a) - [TUDOR TF1202](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tf1202-120ah-870a) - [EXIDE EF1202](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-ef1202-12v-120ah-870a) ## 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. → https://baterias.com/gb/technical-team --- *baterias.com — Automotive batteries · 2026-10-25*