# Truck battery Varta M12 12V 180Ah 1400A ![Truck battery Varta M12 12V 180Ah 1400A](https://baterias.com/4297-home_default/battery-varta-m12-12v-180ah-1400a.jpg) > Varta M12 truck battery 12V 180Ah 1400A. Official Varta Distributor. ProMotive SLI range. Dimensions 513×223×223 mm, + terminal on the left. **Category:** [Truck Batteries](https://baterias.com/gb/batteries-for-truck) → [VARTA](https://baterias.com/gb/varta) - **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-m12-12v-180ah-1400a - **Language**: en-GB - **Brand**: VARTA - **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-M12 - **EAN**: 4016987166277 - **MPN**: M12 - **Price**: 179,40 € - **Stock**: Out of stock ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | VARTA | | Reference | M12 | | Model | ProMotive SLI (antes ProMotive HD) | | Voltage (V) | 12 V | | Capacity | 180 Ah (c20) | | Largo | 513 mm | | Ancho | 223 mm | | Alto | 223 mm | | Peso | 46.42 kg | | Tecnología | Lead-acid | | EAN | 4016987166277 | | Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the left | | Terminal type | 1 | | Hold down | B00 | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 1400 | | Capacity (C20) | 180 | | ETN | 680011140A742 | ## Quick description **Varta M12 12V 180Ah 1400A** 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 180 Ah C20 🔋 Cold cranking 1400 A EN-1 📏 Dimensions 513×223×223 mm ⚙️ Technology Lead-acid 🧭 Polarity Positive on the left ⚖️ Weight 46,42 kg 🏷️ Model ProMotive SLI ## Description ## Varta M12 ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD) 180Ah 1400A 12V Lorry Battery 12*V* Voltage 180*Ah* Capacity 1400*A* Cold cranking 46,42*kg* Weight The **Varta M12 lorry battery** is the **12 V**, **180 Ah** model delivering **1400 A** of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's **ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD)** range, designed for lorries, buses, large vans and machinery. Measuring 513 × 223 × 223 mm and with the positive terminal on the left, it is the direct replacement for lorries that leave the factory with a 180 Ah battery in this format. - Reliability through repeated starts and when powering cab equipment. - Reinforced grids and casing for the severe demands of haulage. - Tolerance of the vibration of thousands of kilometres on the road. - High cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines. ### Vehicles compatible with the Varta M12 battery According to our database, the Varta M12 is fitted to more than 424 vehicles from brands such as Fiat, New Holland, Case IH, Carraro, Valmet and Case, among others. If you are looking for a **Fiat battery** or a New Holland one in these dimensions, the M12 is one of the usual replacement references. It also appears as a replacement in vehicles from Valtra, Steyr, Same, Case International, Hurlimann, Lamborghini, Zetor and Komatsu, among other manufacturers. It is cross-referenced against 34 original equipment references from various manufacturers. ### Size and fitting of the Varta M12 The Varta M12 is made in the 513 × 223 × 223 mm format and weighs 46,42 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. 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 M12 and the ProMotive SLI range The **ProMotive SLI** series is Varta's starter line for professional transport, gathering the former ProMotive HD and SHD under a single name. It is built to crank large-capacity diesel engines and to take the daily punishment of lorries, buses and construction machinery. The key to this range is ruggedness: reinforced plates and mountings that resist thousands of kilometres of vibration and deep discharge cycles, keeping fleet downtime from starting failures to a minimum. 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. 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 M12 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-m12-180ah-1400a-12v-en.pdf) ## Frequently asked questions ### How is the Varta M12 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 our blog. 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 — with positive on the left 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. ### How long does the Varta M12 battery last? Expected lifespan of the Varta M12 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 dimensions of the Varta M12 battery? 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. ### What polarity does the Varta M12 battery have? Polarity: positive on the left. To identify it, place the battery in front of you with the terminals facing you and check which side the positive (+, marked with a red ring) is on. Before buying, verify the polarity matches your current battery: switching polarity forces longer cables or system reconfiguration, with short-circuit risk. ### Is the M12 valid for my vehicle? 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 M12 fits 214 verified vehicle versions in our database. ### What are the equivalents of the M12 model? 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 214 vehicles. 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