# Marine battery Varta LAD260 12V 260Ah AGM ![Marine battery Varta LAD260 12V 260Ah AGM](https://baterias.com/330-home_default/battery-varta-lad260-12v-260ah-1100a.jpg) > Varta LAD260 marine battery 12V 260Ah 1100A AGM. Official Varta Distributor. Professional Deep Cycle AGM range. Cranking and house duties. **Category:** [Boat Batteries](https://baterias.com/gb/boat-batteries) β†’ [VARTA](https://baterias.com/gb/varta) - **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-lad260-12v-260ah-1100a - **Language**: en-GB - **Brand**: VARTA - **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-LAD260 - **EAN**: 4016987143643 - **MPN**: LAD260 - **Last updated**: 2026-10-28 - **Stock**: Out of stock ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | VARTA | | Reference | LAD260 | | Model | Professional Deep Cycle AGM | | Voltage (V) | 12 V | | Capacity | 260 Ah (c20) | | Largo | 521 mm | | Ancho | 269 mm | | Alto | 239.5 mm | | Peso | 77.9 kg | | TecnologΓ­a | AGM | | EAN | 4016987143643 | | Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the left | | Terminal type | 1 | | Hold down | B00 | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 1100 | | Capacity (C20) | 260 | | ETN | 830260120D952 | ## Quick description **Varta LAD260 12V 260Ah 1100A** is a marine battery with reinforced anti-vibration case for moorings and offshore use. Tolerates the typical daily cycles on a boat (engine start + night-time services such as lights, sonar, fridge) and holds voltage even when the hull is rolling in open sea. ## Why this marine battery? - **Marine design** built for boat swell and vibration - **Dual function** starts the engine and powers onboard services - **Sealed and safe** maintenance-free even when the boat rolls πŸ”Œ Voltage 12 V ⚑ Capacity 260 Ah C20 πŸ”‹ Cold cranking 1100 A EN-1 πŸ“ Dimensions 521Γ—269Γ—239 mm βš™οΈ Technology AGM 🧭 Polarity Positive on the left βš–οΈ Weight 77,9 kg 🏷️ Model Professional Deep Cycle AGM ## Description ## Varta LAD260 Professional Deep Cycle AGM 260Ah 1100A 12V Battery 12*V* Voltage 260*Ah* Capacity 1100*A* Cold cranking 77,9*kg* Weight 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 Γ— 269 Γ— 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 Γ— 269 Γ— 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 β€” the typical pattern in leisure and marine use β€” 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. ### 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-lad260-260ah-1100a-12v-en.pdf) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the Varta LAD260 an AGM battery and what are the benefits of AGM? Yes: the LAD260 from Varta uses AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) technology, a sealed lead-acid battery whose electrolyte soaks a glass-fibre mat. Its advantages: more charge/discharge cycles than a conventional battery and better heat tolerance. ### Is this a starting or a service (leisure) battery? Service: it is designed to power electronics, lights, the fridge or the windlass for hours, withstanding deep discharges. On boats with two circuits the ideal is one starting battery and one service battery. ### In what position can it be installed on the boat? Being AGM, it is sealed and does not spill: it can be mounted tilted (never upside down) and copes well with vibration and wave impacts. Secure it firmly and keep the terminals away from water. ### What are the measurements of the LAD260 model? Measure the battery tray before ordering: a one-millimetre difference is enough for the hold-down clamp not to close. It measures 521Γ—269Γ—240 mm in length Γ— width Γ— height, with the terminals included in the height. ### What polarity does the Varta LAD260 battery have? Polarity of the Varta LAD260: positive on the left. It must match your current battery: reversed polarity means lengthening cables or reconfiguring the system, with a risk of short circuit. Seen from the front, terminals towards you, the positive (+) is the post with the red ring. ## Technical team (editorial authorship) The FAQs, guides and comparisons on this site are reviewed by the baterias.com technical team β€” automotive battery specialists since 2012. β†’ https://baterias.com/gb/technical-team --- *baterias.com β€” Automotive batteries Β· 2026-11-08*