12VNominal voltage
230AhCapacity, 20-hour rate (C20)
1150ACold cranking current (EN)
Summary: Short version: Varta LFD230, made for boats and motorhomes, with a rating of 230Ah 12V 1150A. The code LFD230 on your old label is the quickest confirmation.
Getting the best from the Varta LFD230
Long-weekend sailors often run the fridge and nav lights all night. Set the mains charger, the solar regulator and any B2B charger to the lead-acid profile. Corroded terminals can make a healthy battery seem weak.
Specifications table
BrandVarta
ReferenceLFD230
Product lineVARTA Professional Dual Purpose
Used forboats and motorhomes
Nominal voltage12V
Capacity, 20-hour rate (C20)230Ah
Cold cranking current (EN)1150A
ChemistryLead-acid
Outer measurements518 × 276 × 242 mm
Weight56.8 kg
Terminal layout3
EAN4016987158609
The lead-acid technology explained
Liquid acid in a flooded battery moves freely. Flooded deep-cycle batteries give good value in solar and traction work. Most basic chargers already suit a wet-cell battery perfectly well.
Same case, same terminal side
If you prefer another make, these fit the same space with the same terminal side.
Exide ET1600Q-Battery 12SEM-225Exide EP2100Kronobat DP-240-EFBVarta LED240
Questions buyers ask about the Varta LFD230
Does a battery lose charge on the shelf?
Yes. Store it standing up in a cool room and top it up after a few months of waiting.
Can you give me the size and weight of this battery?
Overall it is 518 × 276 × 242 mm (L × W × H) and tips the scales at 56.8 kg. Weight is a good clue to how much active material is inside.
How much capacity and starting power does the Varta LFD230 offer?
It stores 230Ah and delivers 1150A of cold cranking current under the EN test. Choose a battery that matches or slightly exceeds the figures of the original.
Buying the Varta LFD230 online
Cruising yachts and touring motorhomes often share the same battery code: Varta LFD230. Dual-purpose batteries can start a small engine and run the cabin. Plenty of owners now order batteries online during winter maintenance.
At 230Ah, there is plenty in reserve compared with most batteries for boats and motorhomes.
See also
Got the old battery's label in front of you? Compare it once more, then order online at baterias.online. Not quite the right size? Have a look at other batteries for boats and motorhomes.
Make sure it fits your vehicle or equipment
- ✓ Check the EN figure on your old label against 1150A.
- ✓ Chemistry: lead-acid. Some vehicles and chargers are programmed for a specific type, so check before swapping.
- ✓ Grab a tape measure: 518 × 276 × 242 mm is what this case needs.
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