12VNominal voltage
260AhAmp-hours at C20
1100ACold cranking amps
At a glance: Need a battery for boats and motorhomes? Consider the Varta LAD260, rated 260Ah 12V 1100A. Nominal voltage is 12V, the same as most equipment of this kind.
Getting the best from the Varta LAD260
Rough passages give boat batteries a beating that a car battery never sees. Protect every terminal with a boot or grease and use tinned cable lugs aboard. A battery that will not hold the fridge through one night needs replacing.
Varta LAD260: dimensions and ratings
ManufacturerVarta
Part numberLAD260
SeriesVARTA Professional Deep Cycle AGM
Suitsboats and motorhomes
Nominal voltage12V
Amp-hours at C20260Ah
Cold cranking amps1100A
Battery technologyAGM
Dimensions (L × W × H)521 × 269 × 239.5 mm
Battery weight77.9 kg
Layout3
Barcode4016987143643
The AGM technology explained
Open up an AGM battery in your imagination and you would find the acid soaked into thin glass-fibre sheets squeezed against each plate. Because nothing can spill, AGM batteries can live inside a cabin, a boot or under a seat. If the original was AGM, the replacement should be AGM too.
Frequently asked questions
Will I need help carrying this battery?
It weighs 77.9 kg. Lift with your legs and keep it upright.
How many cold cranking amps does this battery give?
The rated cranking current is 1100A to the EN standard. This is the key figure for cold weather starting.
Buying the Varta LAD260 online
Caravan owners often look up the Varta LAD260 during spring preparations. Ratings of 260Ah 12V 1100A give a starting point for sizing a service bank. With the logbook open beside you, finding the Varta LAD260 at baterias.online is straightforward.
With 260Ah, it sits among the larger batteries for boats and motorhomes.
Related products and ranges
Everything you need to order the Varta LAD260 is on this page. Not quite the right size? Have a look at other batteries for boats and motorhomes.
Quick compatibility checklist
- ✓ Diesels and big engines need the full 1100A or more.
- ✓ This reference uses AGM. If your current battery has a different technology printed on it, find out why before switching.
- ✓ Grab a tape measure: 521 × 269 × 239.5 mm is what this case needs.
