12VNominal voltage
135AhCapacity, 20-hour rate (C20)
680ACold cranking current (EN)
Quick answer: Short version: Varta J8, made for trucks and farm machinery, with a rating of 135Ah 12V 680A. Weight is 35.46 kg, worth knowing before you lift it out of the tray.
Using it day to day: practical tips
Construction plant parked on site through a hard frost asks a great deal of its battery at dawn. Use the battery isolator when a vehicle will be parked for more than a few days. Mixing a fresh battery and a worn one in a 24-volt set is a classic mistake: both fail early.
Full specifications of the Varta J8
BrandVarta
ReferenceJ8
SeriesVARTA ProMotive HD
Applicationtrucks and farm machinery
Nominal voltage12V
Capacity, 20-hour rate (C20)135Ah
Cold cranking current (EN)680A
TechnologyLead-acid
Outer measurements360 × 253 × 240 mm
Battery weight35.46 kg
Layout code6
Barcode4016987129166
About the technology: lead-acid
Some lead-acid batteries have removable caps, others are sealed for life. Flooded deep-cycle batteries suit solar and golf buggies. Use a standard lead-acid profile on the charger.
Same size and layout
If you prefer another make, these fit the same space with the same terminal side.
Deta DG145AExide EG145AFulmen FG145ATudor TG145A
Frequently asked questions
How do I search for a battery by brand and code?
Usually on the top label or the front of the case, near the logo. Search for brand plus that code.
Will I need help carrying this battery?
It weighs 35.46 kg. Use the handle if fitted and lift with your legs, not your back.
Varta J8: what it is and who it suits
Big diesel engines in coaches, combines and telehandlers often rely on a Varta J8. Holding 135Ah, there is reserve for night heaters, fridges and tail lifts on long stops. Every heavy-duty battery at baterias.online shows its cradle size and post type.
135Ah is right in the usual range for trucks and farm machinery.
Related products and ranges
Prefer to compare first? The links below lead to other options for trucks and farm machinery on baterias.online. Measuring the space before ordering avoids a battery that will not sit flat.
Quick compatibility checklist
- ✓ This reference uses lead-acid. If your current battery has a different technology printed on it, find out why before switching.
- ✓ Make room for 360 × 253 × 240 mm, including clearance above the posts.
- ✓ Stored energy reserve: 135Ah. Going much lower than your current battery can leave you short on cold mornings or long stops.
