# Truck battery Varta I5 12V 110Ah 680A

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> Varta I5 truck battery 12V 110Ah 680A. Official Varta Distributor. ProMotive SLI range. Dimensions 347×173×234 mm, + terminal on the left.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-i5-12v-110ah-680a
- **Language**: en-GB
- **Brand**: VARTA
- **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-I5
- **EAN**: 4016987166482
- **MPN**: I5
- **Price**: 121,70 €
- **Stock**: In stock

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | VARTA |
| Reference | I5 |
| 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 | 4016987166482 |
| Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the left |
| Terminal type | 1 |
| Hold down | B00 |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 680 A |
| Capacity (C20) | 110 Ah (c20) |
| ETN | 610048068A742 |

## Quick description

**Varta I5 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
347×173×234 mm

⚙️ Technology
Lead-acid

🧭 Polarity
Positive on the left

⚖️ Weight
26,8 kg

🏷️ Model
ProMotive SLI

## Description

## Varta I5 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 I5 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 left).
- High cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines.
- Withstands the vibration of thousands of kilometres on the road.
- Reinforced grids and casing for the severe demands of haulage.
- Dependable through repeated starts and while powering cab equipment.

### Vehicles compatible with the Varta I5 battery

This battery is listed as compatible with more than 744 vehicles from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Case International, International-Harvester, Allis-Chalmers, Case IH and Case. It is a benchmark choice when you need a **battery for a Caterpillar**, a Case International or other models built around this same format. The compatibility list also includes models from Leyland, John Deere, Komatsu, Fiat, Yale & Towne, Krasser, Case Construction and Yale.

### Format and fitting of the Varta I5

The Varta I5 is made in the 347 × 173 × 234 mm format and weighs 28.58 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. 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 I5 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.
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.
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 I5 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-i5-110ah-680a-12v-en.pdf)

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I change this battery step by step?

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 this page. 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 I5 battery last?

Expected lifespan of the Varta I5 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 size is this battery?

Dimensions (length × width × height) are 347×173×234 mm — also written as 347x173x234 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.

### Will the Varta I5 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 I5 fits 744 verified vehicle versions in our database.

### What are the equivalents of the I5 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 744 vehicles. Most searched:

- [MITSUBISHI Canter (FE5, FE6) VI (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/mitsubishi/canter-fe5-fe6-vi)
- [CASE INTERNATIONAL 500 (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/case-international/500)
- [ALLIS-CHALMERS ACP (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/allis-chalmers/acp)
- [CASE INTERNATIONAL 500 (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case-international/500)
- [ALLIS-CHALMERS ACP (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/allis-chalmers/acp)
- [KOMATSU PC (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/komatsu/pc)
- [YALE Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/yale/others)
- [CASE INTERNATIONAL 2000 (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/case-international/2000)
- [CASE IH Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/case-ih/others)
- [INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER Excavators (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/international-harvester/excavators)
- [YALE Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/yale/others)
- [INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER Excavators (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/international-harvester/excavators)
- [FORD Cargo (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/ford/cargo)
- [FODEN |others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/foden/others)
- [CASE IH Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case-ih/others)

## Equivalent batteries

- [TUDOR TG1101](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-tudor-tg1101-110ah-750a)
- [EXIDE EG1101](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-eg1101-12v-110ah-750a)

## Reviews

- **Average rating**: 4.77 / 5 (29 reviews)

## Technical team (editorial authorship)

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