Varta LAD85 · Marine battery 12V 85Ah AGM

Varta LAD85 Professional Deep Cycle AGM 85Ah 465A 12V Battery

The Varta LAD85 battery is the 12 V, 85 Ah model delivering 465 A of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's Professional Deep Cycle AGM range, designed for motorhomes, boats and auxiliary power equipment. It replaces the original battery in vehicles with the 260 × 169 × 230 mm format without any modifications: the same 85 Ah capacity and the same terminal layout (positive on the right).

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

Applications of the Varta LAD85 battery

Designed for motorhomes, boats and auxiliary power equipment, the Varta LAD85 is a direct replacement when you need its same 85 Ah capacity and format. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference weighs 25,3 kg and has a type 1 terminal and a B00 hold-down.

Size and fitting of the Varta LAD85

Its external dimensions are 260 × 169 × 230 mm and it weighs 25,3 kg. The positive terminal on the right 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. For the swap to be direct, the space your current battery occupies must respect those three dimensions and the same terminal layout; otherwise adapters will be needed or the hold-down will have to change.

The Varta LAD85 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.

Unlike a pure starter battery, this range tolerates deep discharges and repeated recharging without degrading: exactly what a motorhome or a boat that draws power with the engine off needs. It therefore combines cranking and domestic duty in a single dual-cycle battery.

Why choose a Varta battery

Choosing Varta means going with the reference the car manufacturer itself signed off on in its day. Against own-brand batteries, the difference is not the purchase price but how many winters the battery lasts before leaving 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.

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 LAD85 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.