# Truck battery Varta M10 12V 190Ah 1200A

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> Varta M10 truck battery 12V 190Ah 1200A. Official Varta Distributor. ProMotive HD range. Dimensions 513×223×223 mm, + terminal on the right.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-m10-12v-190ah-1200a
- **Language**: en-GB
- **Brand**: VARTA
- **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-M10
- **EAN**: 4016987166284
- **MPN**: M10
- **Price**: 264,30 €
- **Stock**: Out of stock

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | VARTA |
| Reference | M10 |
| Model | ProMotive SLI (antes ProMotive HD) |
| Voltage (V) | 12 V |
| Capacity | 190 Ah (c20) |
| Largo | 513 mm |
| Ancho | 223 mm |
| Alto | 223 mm |
| Peso | 44.99 kg |
| Tecnología | Lead-acid |
| EAN | 4016987166284 |
| Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the right |
| Terminal type | 1 |
| Hold down | B03 |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 1200 |
| Capacity (C20) | 190 |
| ETN | 690033120A742 |

## Quick description

**Varta M10 12V 190Ah 1200A** 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
12 V

⚡ Capacity
190 Ah C20

🔋 Cold cranking
1200 A EN-1

📏 Dimensions
513×223×223 mm

⚙️ Technology
Lead-acid

🧭 Polarity
Positive on the right

⚖️ Weight
44,99 kg

🏷️ Model
ProMotive HD

## Description

## Varta M10 ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD) 190Ah 1200A 12V Lorry Battery

12*V* Voltage
190*Ah* Capacity
1200*A* Cold cranking
44,99*kg* Weight

The **Varta M10 lorry battery** is the **12 V**, **190 Ah** model delivering **1200 A** of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's **ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD)** range, designed for lorries, buses, large vans and machinery. It replaces the original battery in lorries with the 513 × 223 × 223 mm format without any modifications: the same 190 Ah capacity and the same terminal layout (positive on the right).
- Reinforced grids and casing for the severe demands of haulage.
- Reliability through repeated starts and when powering cab equipment.
- High cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines.
- Tolerance of the vibration of thousands of kilometres on the road.

### Vehicles compatible with the Varta M10 battery

According to our database, the Varta M10 is fitted to more than 119 vehicles from brands such as Fiat, Allis-Chalmers, Challenger, International-Harvester, Ama and Benati, among others. It is a go-to option when you need a **Fiat battery**, an Allis-Chalmers one or any other model built around this same format. The compatibility list also includes models from Agrifill Toselli, Case, P&h, New Holland, Caterpillar, Bröyt, Hough and åkerman-Volvo.

### Size and fitting of the Varta M10

The Varta M10 is made in the 513 × 223 × 223 mm format and weighs 44,99 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 B03 hold-down and a type 1 terminal, the system that anchors it to the vehicle's battery tray. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal position before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery.

### The Varta M10 and the ProMotive SLI range

The **ProMotive SLI** range is Varta's starter line for industrial vehicles — lorries, buses and machinery — which in the new portfolio unifies the former ProMotive HD (Heavy Duty) and SHD (Super Heavy Duty). It offers a high cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines and a reinforced construction.
Its reinforced grids and separators cope with the vibration and cycling of long-distance haulage and of the most severe use, aiming for maximum service life and starting reliability in fleets that work long hours.
Compared with a passenger-car battery, this range is calibrated for severe, continuous use: greater mechanical strength and more tolerance of cycling and of the knocks of the road. It is the correct replacement for a lorry, bus or machine putting in long days. *This battery used to belong to Varta's **ProMotive HD** or **ProMotive SHD** range; following the brand's commercial renaming (2025), it forms part of the new **ProMotive SLI** series.*

### Why choose a Varta battery

When a workshop recommends Varta it is not down to marketing: it is one of the brands with the lowest return rates in the sector, with an application coverage spanning practically the whole European vehicle parc, from the city car to the industrial vehicle.
Behind Varta is Clarios, one of the largest manufacturers of starter batteries in the world and a supplier to the assembly lines of numerous car brands. That German engineering heritage translates into reliable starting year after year.
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 M10 battery comes with the **official manufacturer warranty**. One important warning for industrial vehicles: most lorries carry **two batteries wired 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; that imbalance leaves one overcharged and the other short, shortens the life of the new unit, and the manufacturer may treat it as misuse and **void 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 the factors that shorten its life the 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 no-start.

### Technical sheet

Download the official technical sheet for this battery with all the manufacturer data.
[Download technical sheet (PDF)](/fichastecnicas/data-sheet-battery-varta-m10-190ah-1200a-12v-en.pdf)

## Frequently asked questions

### How is the Varta M10 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 this page. 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 — 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.

### What is the service life of the M10 model?

Expected lifespan of the Varta M10 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 measurements of the M10 model?

Dimensions (length × width × height) are 513×223×223 mm — also written as 513x223x223 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.

### Does this battery fit my truck?

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 M10 fits 119 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

This battery fits 119 vehicles. Most searched:

- [FIAT Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/fiat/others)
- [FIAT Others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/fiat/others)
- [AMA Compressor (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/ama/compressor)
- [INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER Excavators (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/international-harvester/excavators)
- [INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER Excavators (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/international-harvester/excavators)
- [AMA Compressor (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/ama/compressor)
- [BENATI 100 (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/benati/100)
- [ALLIS-CHALMERS Caterpillar tractor (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/allis-chalmers/caterpillar-tractor)
- [ÅKERMAN-VOLVO Excavator (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/akerman-volvo/excavator)
- [ALLIS-CHALMERS HD (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/allis-chalmers/hd)
- [ALLIS-CHALMERS Caterpillar tractor (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/allis-chalmers/caterpillar-tractor)
- [CHALLENGER |others (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/challenger/others)
- [CHALLENGER H (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/challenger/h)
- [CHALLENGER H (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-agricultural-and-construction-vehicles/challenger/h)
- [CASE Wheel loaders (1990)](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-construction-and-agricultural-machinery/case/wheel-loaders)

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## Technical team (editorial authorship)

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