Summary: What you are looking at: the Exide EF1853, a 185Ah 12V 1150A battery for trucks and farm machinery. Before anything else, measure the space: the case comes to 513 × 223 × 223 mm.
Buying the Exide EF1853 online
Agricultural contractors often reorder the Exide EF1853 before the busy season. Weighing 43.9 kg, it is a two-handed lift at least. Ordering batteries online saves a trip to the factor when a tractor is stuck in the yard.
185Ah sits towards the top of the range for trucks and farm machinery. At 43.9 kg, it is lighter than many rivals of similar capacity.
12VNominal voltage
185AhCapacity (C20)
1150ACold cranking current (EN)
Five checks for a perfect fit
- ✓ Capacity is 185Ah. Aim for the same figure as your old battery or slightly above, never much lower.
- ✓ Cold cranking 1150A: compare with your handbook's requirement.
- ✓ Built with lead-acid technology: if your vehicle or system was set up for another chemistry, check the charging settings first.
Exide EF1853 data sheet
MakeExide
Model codeEF1853
RangeEXIDE Power Pro (HDX)
Applicationtrucks and farm machinery
Nominal voltage12V
Capacity (C20)185Ah
Cold cranking current (EN)1150A
TechnologyLead-acid
Size L × W × H513 × 223 × 223 mm
Weighs43.9 kg
Layout3
Barcode3661024035316
Questions buyers ask about the Exide EF1853
Is this enough battery for a cold start?
Rated 1150A for cold starts and 185Ah in capacity, it will suit engines whose manufacturer specifies equal or lower values. Big diesels in cold climates benefit from extra margin.
Which voltage does the Exide EF1853 run at?
Yes, if they are identical. Two 12V units of 185Ah in series give double the voltage; in parallel they give double the capacity at 12V.
What kind of technology does the Exide EF1853 use?
Most smart chargers have a mode for lead-acid. Select it before charging; an unsuitable programme can shorten battery life.
What lead-acid means for you
A classic lead-acid battery has lead plates sitting in liquid sulphuric acid. Flooded traction batteries keep golf buggies and forklifts running for years. Check the electrolyte level a few times a year if the battery has removable caps.
Alternatives that fit the same space
Looking to compare? Each of these has the dimensions and polarity of the Exide EF1853.
Deta DE1853Deta DF1853Exide EE1853Fulmen FE1853Fulmen FF1853
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Finished comparing? Placing your order online takes a couple of minutes. Measuring the space before ordering avoids a battery that will not sit flat.
Installation and maintenance tips
A tractor with a front loader idles and lifts for hours in the yard. Laying up a machine until next season? Fill the battery right up first, then disconnect it. A cracked case from vibration means the battery should come out at once.
