# Truck battery Varta K13 6V 140Ah 720A ![Truck battery Varta K13 6V 140Ah 720A](https://baterias.com/4240-home_default/battery-varta-k13-12v-140ah-720a.jpg) > Varta K13 truck battery 6V 140Ah 720A. Official Varta Distributor. ProMotive HD range. Dimensions 260×175×236 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-k13-12v-140ah-720a - **Language**: en-GB - **Brand**: VARTA - **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-K13 - **EAN**: 4016987128916 - **MPN**: K13 - **Price**: 208,10 € (VAT incl., Spain) - **Last updated**: 2026-08-30 - **Stock**: Out of stock ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | VARTA | | Reference | K13 | | Model | ProMotive SLI (antes ProMotive HD) | | Voltage (V) | 6 V | | Capacity | 140 Ah (c20) | | Largo | 260 mm | | Ancho | 175 mm | | Alto | 236 mm | | Peso | 19.5 kg | | Tecnología | Lead-acid | | EAN | 4016987128916 | | Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the right | | Terminal type | 1 | | Hold down | B01 | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 720 | | Capacity (C20) | 140 | | ETN | 140023072A742 | ## Quick description **Varta K13 6V 140Ah 720A** 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 6 V ⚡ Capacity 140 Ah C20 🔋 Cold cranking 720 A EN-1 📏 Dimensions 260×175×236 mm ⚙️ Technology Lead-acid 🧭 Polarity Positive on the right ⚖️ Weight 19,5 kg 🏷️ Model ProMotive HD ## Description ## Varta K13 ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD) 140Ah 720A 6V Lorry Battery 6*V* Voltage 140*Ah* Capacity 720*A* Cold cranking 19.5*kg* Weight The **Varta K13 lorry battery** is the **6 V**, **140 Ah** model delivering **720 A** of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's **ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD)** range, designed for lorries, buses, large vans and machinery. Its 260 × 175 × 236 mm dimensions and positive terminal on the right make it the exact replacement for the 140 Ah battery fitted as standard in many lorries. - 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 K13 battery This battery is listed as compatible with more than 84 vehicles from manufacturers such as International-Harvester, Case, Caterpillar, Atlas, Renault and Pel - Job. For anyone who needs to change the **battery in their International-Harvester** or Case, this Varta K13 reproduces the original specifications. The compatibility list also includes models from Aveling Barford, Case IH, K & L, Ingersoll, ABeko, Deutz-Fahr, Clayson and Ford. ### Format and fitting of the Varta K13 Its external dimensions are 260 × 175 × 236 mm and it weighs 19.5 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 K13 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 Choosing Varta means sticking with the reference the vehicle manufacturer itself signed off in the first place. Against own-brand batteries, the difference is not the purchase price but how many winters the battery lasts before it leaves you stranded. Varta batteries are made under the Clarios group with German technology and quality controls that make them one of the best-selling choices in Europe. As a lead battery, it is 100% recyclable through any collection point. 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 K13 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-k13-140ah-720a-6v-en.pdf) ## Frequently asked questions ### How is the Varta K13 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 many years does this battery last? Expected lifespan of the Varta K13 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 K13 battery? Dimensions (length × width × height) are 260×175×236 mm — also written as 260x175x236 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 K13 model? 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. ### Is the K13 valid for my vehicle? 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 K13 fits 44 verified vehicle versions in our database. ### Which interchangeable batteries are there for this one? 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 The Varta K13 fits 44 vehicles (53 engine versions), including the Atlas Others 85 UT/US (1990–2025), International-Harvester Asphaltmachine H65C, H70, H70C (1990–2025), Deutz-Fahr Tractors D177 (1990–2025) and Case 300-Serie 359, 361 (1990–2025). | Make | Model | Engine | Years | |---|---|---|---| | Atlas | Others | [85 UT/US](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/atlas/others/85-utus) | 1990–2025 | | International-Harvester | Asphaltmachine | [H65C, H70, H70C](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/international-harvester/asphaltmachine/h65c-h70-h70c) | 1990–2025 | | Deutz-Fahr | Tractors | [D177](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/deutz-fahr/tractors/d177) | 1990–2025 | | Case | 300-Serie | [359, 361](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case/300-serie/359-361) | 1990–2025 | | Case IH | Excavator | [D](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case-ih/excavator/d) | 1990–2025 | | Deutz-Fahr | Combine harvesters | [900](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/deutz-fahr/combine-harvesters/900) | 1990–2025 | | Aveling Barford | Others | [GA, GD (Ruston)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/aveling-barford/others/ga-gd-ruston) | 1990–2025 | | Case IH | Dumpers | [TD-15C](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case-ih/dumpers/td-15c) | 1990–2025 | | International-Harvester | Asphaltmachine | [L175B, 175C, 460B, 520](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/international-harvester/asphaltmachine/l175b-175c-460b-520) | 1990–2025 | | Renault | Tractors | [F.45 diesel](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/renault/tractors/f45-diesel) | 1990–2025 | | Renault | Tractors | [R-3042, 3043](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/renault/tractors/r-3042-3043) | 1990–2025 | | Ransome & Rapier | Excavator | [410, 423, 424, 440, 462](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/ransome-rapier/excavator/410-423-424-440-462) | 1990–2025 | | Caterpillar | Tractor | [400P, 480P, 500, 500P, 600](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/caterpillar/tractor/400p-480p-500-500p-600) | 1990–2025 | | Clayson | Combine harvesters | [M89, 122, 133, 135, 140, 180](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/clayson/combine-harvesters/m89-122-133-135-140-180) | 1990–2025 | | Case | Tractor | [33, 565, 864, 500](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case/tractor/33-565-864-500) | 1990–2025 | | K & L | Mobil cranes | [KL100](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/k-l/mobil-cranes/kl100) | 1990–2025 | | K & L | Mobil cranes | [KL22, 44](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/k-l/mobil-cranes/kl22-44) | 1990–2025 | | Continental | Others | [CUB5X](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/continental/others/cub5x) | 1990–2025 | | Case | Wheel loaders | [W18, W20](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case/wheel-loaders/w18-w20) | 1990–2025 | | International-Harvester | Excavators | [JD500C, KD510](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/international-harvester/excavators/jd500c-kd510) | 1990–2025 | | PEL - JOB | Compaktexcavators | [CM45](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/pel-job/compaktexcavators/cm45) | 1990–2025 | | Aveling Barford | Others | [SN 30, 35](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/aveling-barford/others/sn-30-35) | 1990–2025 | | Case | Caterpillar tractor | [750, 850, 1000D, 1150tid](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case/caterpillar-tractor/750-850-1000d-1150tid) | 1990–2025 | | Clayson | Combine harvesters | [135, 140, 1000, 1520, 1530, 1545](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/clayson/combine-harvesters/135-140-1000-1520-1530-1545) | 1990–2025 | | Case | Tractorexcavator | [580CK, 580B](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case/tractorexcavator/580ck-580b) | 1990–2025 | | Ransome & Rapier | Excavator | [Crane, diesel](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/ransome-rapier/excavator/crane-diesel) | 1990–2025 | | Oleomat | Excavator | [H15C2](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/oleomat/excavator/h15c2) | 1990–2025 | | Abeko | Others | [KV10S, KV10F, KV10SG](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/abeko/others/kv10s-kv10f-kv10sg) | 1990–2025 | | Caterpillar | Trucks | [LT40, 44, 48](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/caterpillar/trucks/lt40-44-48) | 1990–2025 | | Caterpillar | Workingmachines | [955, 966, 977](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/caterpillar/workingmachines/955-966-977) | 1990–2025 | | Conveyancer | Others | [TC6, 7-serien](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/conveyancer/others/tc6-7-serien) | 1990–2025 | | Caterpillar | Workingmachines | [D2,112,212,D7,D8,D9 med 6 V](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/caterpillar/workingmachines/d2112212d7d8d9-med-6-v) | 1990–2025 | | Caterpillar | Grader | [613](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/caterpillar/grader/613) | 1990–2025 | | Broom & Wade | Compressor | [198 Lister](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/broom-wade/compressor/198-lister) | 1990–2025 | | Caterpillar | Forestmachines | [518](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/caterpillar/forestmachines/518) | 1990–2025 | | Case | Tractor | [T31-35](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case/tractor/t31-35) | 1990–2025 | | Same | Tractors | [Atlanta45, Same480](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/same/tractors/atlanta45-same480) | 1990–2025 | | David Brown | Tractor | [850, 880, 950](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/david-brown/tractor/850-880-950) | 1990–2025 | | Ingersoll | Compressor | [DR85](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/ingersoll/compressor/dr85) | 1990–2025 | | M.A.N. Traktorer | Others | [2P1, 4P1](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/man-traktorer/others/2p1-4p1) | 1990–2025 | | Troyan | Others | [101](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/troyan/others/101) | 1990–2025 | | Abeko | KV | [KV10S](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/abeko/kv/kv10s) | 1990–2025 | | Atmo | Compressor | [M-7](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/atmo/compressor/m-7) | 1990–2025 | | Ford | Tractors | [Dexta diesel 2x6 volt](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/ford/tractors/dexta-diesel-2x6-volt) | 1990–2025 | | Dynapac | Others | [CG31](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/dynapac/others/cg31) | 1990–2025 | | Yumbo | Others | [Y35](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/yumbo/others/y35) | 1990–2025 | | ABG | Others | [AW25](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/abg/others/aw25) | 1990–2025 | | Convermatic | Others | [24, 32, 36](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/convermatic/others/24-32-36) | 1990–2025 | | Leyland | FF | [FF](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/leyland/ff/ff) | 1990–2025 | | Bedford | Y-Serie | [YNT](https://baterias.com/gb/baterias-para-veiculos-de-transporte-publico/bedford/y-serie/ynt) | 1990–2025 | | Bedford | M-Serie | [M TYPE 12V](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/bedford/m-serie/m-type-12v) | 1990–2025 | | Leyland | FJ | [FJ](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/leyland/fj/fj) | 1990–2025 | | Bedford | M-Serie | [M TYPE 24V](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck/bedford/m-serie/m-type-24v) | 1990–2025 | ## Equivalent batteries - [EXIDE EU140-6](https://baterias.com/gb/battery-exide-eu140-6-6v-140ah-900a) ## 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 · 2026-10-28*