12VNominal voltage
44AhAmp-hours at C20
420ACold cranking amps
Summary: In a nutshell: Fulmen FB442, a battery for cars and vans, rated 44Ah 12V 420A. Get the size and terminal side right and you are most of the way there.
Specifications table
Fitting and everyday care
A car parked outside through a cold snap asks far more of its battery than one kept in a garage. Match the lead-acid technology of the original rather than swapping to a different type. Batteries rarely fail on a warm day; winter usually exposes them.
Same size and layout
Other references from our catalogue with the same measurements and terminal position.
Deta DB442Exide EB442Kronobat PB-44.0BTudor TB442Varta B18
Is the Fulmen FB442 right for you?
Everyday cars and vans of many makes run on a battery coded Fulmen FB442. With the positive on the right-hand side, the leads in most cars that used this code will reach without stretching. Ordering from baterias.online takes a few minutes once you know the code on your old battery.
At 44Ah, it is one of the compact options for cars and vans.
Questions and answers
Is the plus post on the correct side for my car?
The layout is positive on the right-hand side. Check the original before ordering, because the same case size is often sold in both orientations.
Can I use my usual charger with this battery?
Look at the sticker on the battery you have now. If it also says lead-acid, this is a like-for-like choice. If not, check your vehicle or system can handle the change.
Is the Fulmen FB442 part of a wider range?
It comes from FULMEN Formula. Other sizes in that series share its construction.
Is there a barcode on the Fulmen FB442 I can check?
Yes: the EAN is 3661024044608. Retailers and workshops use this number to identify the product unambiguously.
Before you order: a quick checklist
- ✓ Same box, opposite posts? Many sizes exist in both layouts. This one is positive on the right-hand side.
- ✓ Stored energy reserve: 44Ah. Going much lower than your current battery can leave you short on cold mornings or long stops.
- ✓ Diesel engine? Its starting demand is high, so check that 420A covers what the maker recommends.
See also
Everything on baterias.online is filed by brand and reference, so ordering the Fulmen FB442 is straightforward. Not quite the right size? Have a look at other batteries for cars and vans.
About the technology: lead-acid
Serviceable batteries have caps for checking the acid. Starting engines is the classic job for a lead-acid battery. Keep flooded batteries upright.
