Varta K8 battery for heavy diesels, rated 140Ah 12V 800A

In short: In a nutshell: Varta K8, a battery for trucks and farm machinery, rated 140Ah 12V 800A. Get the size and terminal side right and you are most of the way there.

Specifications table

Fitting and everyday care

A school bus parked over the summer holidays often needs a charge before term. Check the clamp holds the battery rigidly, since vibration is a big cause of internal damage. Batteries that need charging after every weekend parked have lost too much capacity.

Batteries with the same format

Other references from our catalogue with the same measurements and terminal position.

Deta DE1403Deta DG1403Exide EE1403Exide EG1403Fulmen FE1403

Varta K8: what it is and who it suits

Spotted Varta K8 stamped on a heavy battery in the yard? That code brings you here. Outer measurements are 513 × 189 × 223 mm, including the height that matters under a cab step. Checking post layout on screen saves lugging the wrong battery across the yard.

Expect everyday performance from 140Ah in trucks and farm machinery.

Questions and answers

Quick compatibility checklist

• ✓ Measure the space available: the case takes up 513 × 189 × 223 mm, and a few millimetres too many can stop the hold-down from closing.
• ✓ Do not go far below your old battery's capacity; this one has 140Ah.
• ✓ EN cranking amps of 800A. If you are unsure of your requirement, the vehicle handbook usually states it.

Related products and ranges

Keep the code K8 handy for next time: it makes reordering at baterias.online quick. Note the fitting date somewhere you will find it again.

• Other batteries for trucks and farm machinery
• The complete Varta range

What lead-acid means for you

During discharge, the plates and acid form lead sulphate and water. Conventional batteries deliver high current at a modest price. Use a standard lead-acid profile on the charger.