Exide EF1202 · 120Ah 12V 870A · heavy-duty starter for lorries and tractors

In short: Here is the Exide EF1202 in one line: trucks and farm machinery, 120Ah 12V 870A. Compare the code on your old battery with EF1202 before ordering.

Buying the Exide EF1202 online

Spotted Exide EF1202 stamped on a heavy battery in the yard? That code brings you here. A cold-start rating of 870A gives a frozen tractor on a February morning a real chance. A phone photo of the old label is enough to order the right replacement.

At 120Ah, it is one of the compact options for trucks and farm machinery. 27.5 kg makes it one of the lighter options for its capacity.

Before you order: a quick checklist

• ✓ Tape measure time: 349 × 175 × 235 mm is the footprint and height of this case. Leave a little clearance for the clamp and the cable lugs.
• ✓ Plus post: positive on the right-hand side. Check yours before ordering.
• ✓ Amp-hours: 120Ah. More capacity means more reserve for accessories and slower discharge when parked.

Measurements, ratings and codes

Questions and answers

Care tips for lead-acid batteries

Wet lead batteries started engines long before the first motorway was built. Flooded deep-cycle batteries give good value in solar and traction work. Avoid deep discharges, which encourage sulphation.

Batteries with the same format

Cannot find the Exide EF1202 you want? These share the same size and terminal layout.

Deta DF1202Fulmen FF1202Tudor TF1202Varta I9Deta DG1100

See also

Prefer to compare first? The links below lead to other options for trucks and farm machinery on baterias.online. If the terminal side or size differ, browse the alternatives before ordering.

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Using it day to day: practical tips

Forestry machines work miles from the nearest workshop. Keep a spare pair charged in the workshop during harvest. Ignoring loose cradle clamps lets vibration destroy the plates.