Deta DB442: drop-in battery for your car 44Ah 12V 420A

In short: The battery on this page is the Deta DB442, aimed at cars and vans. Get the size and terminal side right and you are most of the way there.

Buying the Deta DB442 online

For cars and vans that call for a Deta DB442, here are the facts, rated 44Ah 12V 420A. The figures for the Deta DB442 are copied from the maker's data, so you can compare like with like. Type Deta DB442 into the search box and you land right here, no guessing at equivalents.

44Ah keeps the battery small, handy for tight trays.

Make sure it fits your vehicle or equipment

• ✓ Note which corner the plus post occupies on your old unit. Here it is positive on the right-hand side, and crossed cables rarely reach.
• ✓ Capacity is 44Ah. Aim for the same figure as your old battery or slightly above, never much lower.
• ✓ For winter starts, 420A should at least match the old battery.

Measurements, ratings and codes

Answers before you buy

About the technology: lead-acid

Liquid acid in a flooded battery moves freely. Starting engines is the classic job for a lead-acid battery. Most basic chargers already suit a wet-cell battery perfectly well.

Other options with identical dimensions

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

Exide EB442Fulmen FB442Kronobat PB-44.0BTudor TB442Varta B18

Related products and ranges

Everything on baterias.online is filed by brand and reference, so ordering the Deta DB442 is straightforward. Bookmark this page if you want the data sheet to hand while fitting.

• Browse the full range for cars and vans
• The complete Deta range

Using it day to day: practical tips

A car parked under a streetlight for a fortnight can greet you with silence. Lift the battery straight up, never by the terminals. If the battery warning light comes on while driving, check the alternator as well as the battery.