Varta LFS74 · Marine battery 12V 74Ah

Varta LFS74 Professional Starter 74Ah 680A 12V Battery

The Varta LFS74 battery is the 12 V, 74 Ah model delivering 680 A of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's Professional Starter range, designed for starting marine engines and recreational vehicles in demanding conditions. Its 278 × 175 × 190 mm dimensions and positive terminal on the right make it the exact replacement for the 74 Ah battery fitted as standard in many vehicles.

In short: the Varta LFS74 (74 Ah, 680 A, 278 × 175 × 190 mm, positive terminal on the right). Verified equivalent alternatives: Exide EN750 and Exide ET550.

• Reliable starting of marine engines and recreational vehicles, in the cold too.
• Direct replacement for the original starter battery in marine and leisure use.
• Optimised for starting in demanding conditions: maximum power at the moment of cranking.
• Rugged construction, resistant to vibration and to the marine environment.

Applications of the Varta LFS74 battery

With 74 Ah, the Varta LFS74 is sized for starting marine engines and recreational vehicles in demanding conditions, as a direct replacement for the original battery. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference weighs 17,3 kg and has a type 1 terminal and a B13 hold-down.

Size and fitting of the Varta LFS74

The Varta LFS74 is made in the 278 × 175 × 190 mm format and weighs 17,3 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 B13 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 LFS74 and the Professional Starter range

The Professional Starter range consists of pure starter batteries for leisure and marine use, built to give marine engines and recreational vehicles a powerful, dependable start.

Unlike deep-cycle or dual-purpose units, they are optimised for cranking rather than for powering equipment over long periods: the choice when all you need is to fire up the engine with confidence.

Its construction puts current peak and resistance to the marine environment (vibration, damp and salt) first, rather than the ability to run equipment for hours: that is what the deep-cycle and dual-purpose ranges are for.

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'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 LFS74 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.