Varta H17 · 105Ah 12V 800A · heavy-duty starter for lorries and tractors

Quick answer: One code, one battery: Varta H17, 105Ah 12V 800A, for trucks and farm machinery. Matching technology keeps the charging system happy.

Varta H17: what it is and who it suits

Spotted Varta H17 stamped on a heavy battery in the yard? That code brings you here. Figures of 105Ah 12V 800A put it in the class heavy diesels expect. Checking post layout on screen saves lugging the wrong battery across the yard.

With 105Ah, it suits smaller engines and machines with few accessories. 800A beats many larger batteries for cranking.

Varta H17 data sheet

Getting the best from the Varta H17

Snow ploughs start in the small hours on the coldest nights of the year. Wipe mud and dust off the battery top to stop small leakage currents. Corroded lugs and a loose earth strap can mimic a dead battery.

Care tips for lead-acid batteries

Each cell in a flooded battery produces about two volts. Trucks and tractors often rely on robust flooded batteries. Store flooded batteries charged and recharge every few months.

Five checks for a perfect fit

• ✓ A case of 330 × 172 × 238 mm must sit flat with the clamp closed.
• ✓ Rated 105Ah: check that the charger or alternator in your system can refill a battery of that capacity in reasonable time.
• ✓ Diesels and big engines need the full 800A or more.

Common questions about the Varta H17

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