Quick answer: One code, one battery: Varta H17, 105Ah 12V 800A, for trucks and farm machinery. Matching technology keeps the charging system happy.
12VVoltage
105AhAmp-hours at C20
800ACold cranking current (EN)
Varta H17: what it is and who it suits
Spotted Varta H17 stamped on a heavy battery in the yard? That code brings you here. Figures of 105Ah 12V 800A put it in the class heavy diesels expect. Checking post layout on screen saves lugging the wrong battery across the yard.
With 105Ah, it suits smaller engines and machines with few accessories. 800A beats many larger batteries for cranking.
Varta H17 data sheet
BrandVarta
Model codeH17
RangeVARTA ProMotive SLI
Applicationtrucks and farm machinery
Voltage12V
Amp-hours at C20105Ah
Cold cranking current (EN)800A
Battery technologyLead-acid
Size L × W × H330 × 172 × 238 mm
Battery weight24.67 kg
Terminal layout9
EAN4016987166512
Getting the best from the Varta H17
Snow ploughs start in the small hours on the coldest nights of the year. Wipe mud and dust off the battery top to stop small leakage currents. Corroded lugs and a loose earth strap can mimic a dead battery.
Care tips for lead-acid batteries
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.
Five checks for a perfect fit
- ✓ A case of 330 × 172 × 238 mm must sit flat with the clamp closed.
- ✓ Rated 105Ah: check that the charger or alternator in your system can refill a battery of that capacity in reasonable time.
- ✓ Diesels and big engines need the full 800A or more.
Common questions about the Varta H17
What are the voltage and capacity of this model?
It is a 12V battery with a capacity of 105Ah. In banks of several units, connect only identical batteries bought at the same time.
How should I charge a battery like this?
It is built with lead-acid technology. Pick charging equipment with a matching mode and avoid storing it discharged.
What range does the Varta H17 come from?
It belongs to the VARTA ProMotive SLI line from Varta. Other models in the same line share the construction and differ mainly in size and capacity.
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