12VVoltage
110AhAmp-hours at C20
680ACold cranking amps
Summary: Drivers and owners of trucks and farm machinery know this one as the Varta I18. Capacity of 110Ah and 680A for cold starts are the numbers to compare.
Measurements, ratings and codes
BrandVarta
ReferenceI18
SeriesVARTA ProMotive SLI
Suitstrucks and farm machinery
Voltage12V
Amp-hours at C20110Ah
Cold cranking amps680A
TechnologyLead-acid
Size L × W × H349 × 175 × 236 mm
Battery weight28.71 kg
Positive terminalpositive on the right-hand side
EAN4016987166475
Getting the best from the Varta I18
Tail lifts on delivery lorries pull heavy current dozens of times a day. Lift heavy batteries with a proper strap, not by the posts. Renewing just half of a series pair rarely ends well.
Batteries with the same format
Same format, different makers: these alternatives match the Varta I18 in size and layout.
Deta DG1100Deta DG1102Deta DJ1100Deta DJ1102Exide EG1100
About the Varta I18
Big engines and long days: that is the world of the Varta I18, rated 110Ah 12V 680A. Holding 110Ah, there is reserve for night heaters, fridges and tail lifts on long stops. Batteries online for commercial vehicles are easiest to order by exact code.
110Ah makes it a smaller battery, good for light electrical loads.
Questions and answers
Is the Varta I18 the same size and layout as my battery?
It measures 349 × 175 × 236 mm with positive on the right-hand side. If your current battery has the same size and layout, it will slot in and the leads will reach.
Should I charge a stored battery before use?
Yes, gradually. Lead batteries lose a little charge each month, lithium much less. A quick charge before use is a good idea.
Will the Varta I18 fit my battery space?
Overall it is 349 × 175 × 236 mm (L × W × H) and tips the scales at 28.71 kg. Weight is a good clue to how much active material is inside.
How much capacity and starting power does the Varta I18 offer?
Expect 680A of cranking power and 110Ah of storage. Matching or beating your old label is the safe rule.
Will the Varta I18 fit?
- ✓ Make room for 349 × 175 × 236 mm, including clearance above the posts.
- ✓ Plus pole position: positive on the right-hand side. Mixing up orientation is the most common reason a battery of the right size will not connect.
- ✓ 110Ah sets how long the battery can power things with the engine off.
More options
Everything on baterias.online is filed by brand and reference, so ordering the Varta I18 is straightforward. Bookmark this page if you want the data sheet to hand while fitting.
About the technology: lead-acid
Wet lead batteries started engines long before the first motorway was built. Starting engines is the classic job for a lead-acid battery. Keep a flooded battery charged in cold weather.
