# Truck battery Varta M6 12V 170Ah 1000A ![Truck battery Varta M6 12V 170Ah 1000A](https://baterias.com/4305-home_default/battery-varta-m6-12v-170ah-1000a.jpg) > Varta M6 truck battery 12V 170Ah 1000A. Official Varta Distributor. ProMotive HD 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-m6-12v-170ah-1000a - **Language**: en-GB - **Brand**: VARTA - **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-M6 - **EAN**: 4016987145715 - **MPN**: M6 - **Stock**: Out of stock ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | VARTA | | Reference | M6 | | Model | ProMotive SLI (antes ProMotive HD) | | Voltage (V) | 12 V | | Capacity | 170 Ah (c20) | | Largo | 513 mm | | Ancho | 223 mm | | Alto | 223 mm | | Peso | 43.93 kg | | Tecnología | Lead-acid | | EAN | 4016987166291 | | Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the left | | Terminal type | 1 | | Hold down | B00 | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 1000 | | Capacity (C20) | 170 | | ETN | 670043100A742 | ## Quick description **Varta M6 12V 170Ah 1000A** 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 170 Ah C20 🔋 Cold cranking 1000 A EN-1 📏 Dimensions 513×223×223 mm ⚙️ Technology Lead-acid 🧭 Polarity Positive on the left ⚖️ Weight 43,93 kg 🏷️ Model ProMotive HD ## Description ## Varta M6 ProMotive SLI (formerly ProMotive HD) 170Ah 1000A 12V Lorry Battery 12*V* Voltage 170*Ah* Capacity 1000*A* Cold cranking 43,930*kg* Weight The **Varta M6 lorry battery** is the **12 V**, **170 Ah** model delivering **1000 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 170 Ah battery in this format. - Tolerance of the vibration of thousands of kilometres on the road. - High cranking current for large-capacity diesel engines. - Reliability through repeated starts and when powering cab equipment. - Reinforced grids and casing for the severe demands of haulage. ### Vehicles compatible with the Varta M6 battery This battery is listed as compatible with more than 368 vehicles from manufacturers such as Fiat, Carraro, Valmet, Case, Valtra and Steyr. If you are looking for a **Fiat battery** or a Carraro one in these dimensions, the M6 is one of the usual replacement references. The compatibility list also includes models from Same, Case International, Hurlimann, Lamborghini, Zetor, Komatsu, Bolinders - Volvo and Bröyt. ### Size and fitting of the Varta M6 Its external dimensions are 513 × 223 × 223 mm and it weighs 43,930 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 M6 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. An industrial vehicle demands a high cranking current and the stamina to shrug off the vibration of thousands of kilometres. This series uses reinforced grids and a rugged construction to handle repeated starts of large diesel engines and the draw of the cab's auxiliary equipment. *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 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 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 M6 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-m6-170ah-1000a-12v-en.pdf) ## Frequently asked questions ### How is the Varta M6 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 M6 model? Expected lifespan of the Varta M6 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 M6 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. ### Will the Varta M6 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 M6 fits 184 verified vehicle versions in our database. ### What are the equivalents of the M6 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 184 vehicles. 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