Varta M7 battery for heavy diesels, rated 180Ah 12V 1100A

Quick answer: Spec sheet headline for the Varta M7: 180Ah 12V 1100A, made with trucks and farm machinery in mind. Compare the code on your old battery with M7 before ordering.

Varta M7: what it is and who it suits

Bus depots and haulage yards both keep the Varta M7 on their parts lists. Overnight cab loads call for capacity as well as starting punch. Plenty of farm workshops now buy batteries online rather than drive to town.

With 180Ah, capacity is typical of batteries for trucks and farm machinery.

Check before ordering

• ✓ Grab a tape measure: 513 × 223 × 223 mm is what this case needs.
• ✓ Stored energy reserve: 180Ah. Going much lower than your current battery can leave you short on cold mornings or long stops.
• ✓ Cranking power on cold mornings: 1100A. Big engines in harsh winters call for a generous figure.

Varta M7: dimensions and ratings

Questions and answers

Care tips for lead-acid batteries

Charging reverses the chemistry and restores the plates. Fleet vehicles often use flooded batteries for value. Keep flooded batteries upright.

Batteries with the same format

If you prefer another make, these fit the same space with the same terminal side.

Kronobat HD-180.4Varta M10

Related products and ranges

Happy with the fit? Ordering the Varta M7 at baterias.online is quick. A tidy, clean tray gives the new battery a better start.

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Using it day to day: practical tips

Combines that work late into the night run lights and electronics for hours. Laying up a machine until next season? Fill the battery right up first, then disconnect it. After several hard winters, most heavy-duty batteries are ready for retirement.