Varta LAD260 · Marine battery 12V 260Ah AGM

Varta LAD260 Professional Deep Cycle AGM 260Ah 1100A 12V Battery

The Varta LAD260 battery is the 12 V, 260 Ah model delivering 1100 A of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's Professional Deep Cycle AGM range, designed for motorhomes, boats and auxiliary power equipment. Measuring 521 × 269 × 239 mm and with the positive terminal on the left, it is the direct replacement for vehicles that leave the factory with a 260 Ah battery in this format.

• More endurance on board than a conventional starter battery.
• Tolerates deep discharges and repeated recharging without degrading.
• Ideal for motorhomes, marine use and domestic power on board.
• Dual cycle: it both cranks the engine and powers auxiliary equipment.

Applications of the Varta LAD260 battery

With 260 Ah, the Varta LAD260 is sized for motorhomes, boats and auxiliary power equipment, as a direct replacement for the original battery. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference weighs 77,9 kg and has a type 1 terminal and a B00 hold-down.

Size and fitting of the Varta LAD260

Its external dimensions are 521 × 269 × 239 mm and it weighs 77,9 kg. The positive terminal on the left determines which side the cables run to: it is the detail that causes the most buying mistakes, so it is worth checking before ordering. It uses a B00 hold-down and a type 1 terminal, 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 LAD260 and the Professional Deep Cycle AGM range

The Professional Deep Cycle AGM range consists of AGM deep-cycle batteries designed to run equipment for hours: fridge, lighting, electric outboard or on-board electronics in boats and motorhomes.

They accept deep discharges and repeated recharging that would ruin a starter battery, and being AGM they need no maintenance and carry no risk of spillage.

The chemistry is built for draining and recharging the battery many times over — the typical pattern in leisure and marine use — where an ordinary car battery would sulphate within weeks. It offers endurance for the on-board equipment and the cranking power to turn the engine over when the moment comes.

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 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.

Varta is Europe's leading manufacturer of starter batteries: its production volume and quality controls guarantee consistent reliability batch after batch, something own-brand makers cannot always assure.

Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta LAD260 battery comes with the official manufacturer warranty.

Care and maintenance

In leisure applications, avoiding discharges below 50% of capacity multiplies the number of cycles the battery will deliver. A suitable charger and, where possible, a solar regulator keep it healthy through the seasons when it sees less use. To extend its life, recharge it as soon as possible after each discharge and never leave it flat over the winter. A trickle charger is the best investment for getting many cycles out of it.