At a glance: Quick facts on the Fulmen FG1553: intended for trucks and farm machinery, rated 155Ah 12V 900A. Owners usually check three things first: size, terminal side and starting power.
12VVoltage
155AhCapacity, 20-hour rate (C20)
900ACold cranking amps
About the Fulmen FG1553
Farmers and workshop managers usually search for the Fulmen FG1553 once the old unit is already out of the cradle. Weighing 40.2 kg, it is a two-handed lift at least. Fleet buyers like ordering batteries online because the part number never changes.
155Ah is a typical capacity for trucks and farm machinery.
Full specifications of the Fulmen FG1553
MakeFulmen
ReferenceFG1553
RangeFULMEN StartPRO
Suitstrucks and farm machinery
Voltage12V
Capacity, 20-hour rate (C20)155Ah
Cold cranking amps900A
Battery technologyLead-acid
Outer measurements513 × 223 × 223 mm
Battery weight40.2 kg
Terminal layout3
EAN barcode3661024046558
Fulmen FG1553 in everyday use
Tail lifts on delivery lorries pull heavy current dozens of times a day. Laying up a machine until next season? Fill the battery right up first, then disconnect it. Batteries that boil or smell of acid are being overcharged.
How lead-acid batteries work and how to look after them
Wet-cell batteries have powered engine starting for more than a century. Simple design makes flooded batteries easy to recycle. Check acid levels regularly on serviceable batteries.
Check before ordering
- ✓ Cold cranking 900A: compare with your handbook's requirement.
- ✓ This reference uses lead-acid. If your current battery has a different technology printed on it, find out why before switching.
- ✓ Outside dimensions are 513 × 223 × 223 mm. Run a tape measure over your tray or compartment, including the height under the bonnet or lid.
Answers before you buy
Does this battery start well in winter?
With 900A, it suits vehicles whose maker specifies that value or less. Cold climates benefit from extra.
Any tips for keeping a spare battery?
Yes. Store it standing up in a cool room and top it up after a few months of waiting.
Can you give me the size and weight of this battery?
Measurements are 513 × 223 × 223 mm, and it weighs 40.2 kg. Check the height under the bonnet or seat as well.
Will the Fulmen FG1553 start my engine on a cold morning?
The cranking figure is 900A, measured to the EN standard, and the capacity is 155Ah. If your engine is large or you live somewhere cold, choose the higher end of what your vehicle allows.
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