12VVoltage
45AhAmp-hours at C20
330AStarting power (EN)
In short: In a nutshell: Fulmen FB457, a battery for cars and vans, rated 45Ah 12V 330A. Size and polarity decide most swaps, and both are listed on this page.
Fulmen FB457: dimensions and ratings
ManufacturerFulmen
Part numberFB457
RangeFULMEN Formula
Suitscars and vans
Voltage12V
Amp-hours at C2045Ah
Starting power (EN)330A
ChemistryLead-acid
Size L × W × H237 × 127 × 227 mm
Battery weight11.4 kg
Terminal polaritypositive on the left-hand side
Barcode3661024044363
Practical advice for cars and vans
A car parked under a streetlight for a fortnight can greet you with silence. Check the alternator belt while the bonnet is open. A battery more than five winters old is living on borrowed time in most cars.
Other options with identical dimensions
Looking to compare? Each of these has the dimensions and polarity of the Fulmen FB457.
Deta DB455Exide EB455Exide EB457Fulmen FB455Tudor TB455
Buying the Fulmen FB457 online
Everyday cars and vans of many makes run on a battery coded Fulmen FB457. Batteries for cars and vans differ mostly in footprint and in which corner carries the plus post. Buying batteries online is simple when you start from the exact code.
For cars and vans, 45Ah is on the compact side.
Questions and answers
Where is the plus pole on the Fulmen FB457?
Polarity: positive on the left-hand side. Face the long side with the posts nearest you to compare.
Is lead-acid the same as the battery I have now?
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.
What range is this Fulmen battery part of?
This reference sits within FULMEN Formula. Browse the brand page to see the neighbouring sizes of the same range.
Is there a barcode on the Fulmen FB457 I can check?
Yes: the EAN is 3661024044363. Retailers and workshops use this number to identify the product unambiguously.
Check before ordering
- ✓ Check that the alternator or controller suits lead-acid.
- ✓ Dimensions to compare: 237 × 127 × 227 mm. Do not forget the base ledge, which the hold-down clamp grips on many vehicles.
- ✓ Mirror-image layouts exist; this one is positive on the left-hand side.
Explore more
Finished comparing? Placing your order online takes a couple of minutes. Measuring the space before ordering avoids a battery that will not sit flat.
How lead-acid batteries work and how to look after them
Each cell in a flooded battery produces about two volts. Trucks and tractors often rely on robust flooded batteries. Store flooded batteries charged and recharge every few months.
