Varta A2 · 170Ah 12V 1000A · heavy-duty starter for lorries and tractors

At a glance: Quick facts on the Varta A2: intended for trucks and farm machinery, rated 170Ah 12V 1000A. Owners usually check three things first: size, terminal side and starting power.

Varta A2 for trucks and farm machinery

Built to crank trucks and farm machinery on cold mornings, the Varta A2 carries a heavy load. Every published figure for the Varta A2 sits in the table, ready for a fleet comparison. With the code from the old label, the order at baterias.online takes a few minutes.

170Ah sits in the comfortable middle for trucks and farm machinery.

Check before ordering

• ✓ Cold cranking 1000A: compare with your handbook's requirement.
• ✓ Technology to match: AGM. Moving to a different chemistry may need settings changed in your system.
• ✓ Size check: 513 × 223 × 223 mm. A battery even slightly taller than the original can touch the bonnet or the seat base.

Technical figures at a glance

Frequently asked questions

The AGM technology explained

Tightly packed plates and mats give glass-mat batteries a sturdy inner structure. Cars with automatic engine stop love AGM, since it copes with constant partial discharge. A battery tester gives a clearer picture of AGM health than a voltmeter.

Same size and layout

Same format, different makers: these alternatives match the Varta A2 in size and layout.

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Ordering online at baterias.online is the quick part once the checks are done. If in doubt about the fit, compare once more with the figures above.

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Using it day to day: practical tips

A lorry with a sleeper cab runs the heater, the fridge and phone chargers all night on its batteries. Laying up a machine until next season? Fill the battery right up first, then disconnect it. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first warning on a heavy diesel.