Varta N5 battery for heavy diesels, rated 220Ah 12V 1150A

In short: Here is the Varta N5 in one line: trucks and farm machinery, 220Ah 12V 1150A. Every figure that decides the fit is in the table below.

Varta N5: dimensions and ratings

Varta N5 in everyday use

A school bus parked over the summer holidays often needs a charge before term. Laying up a machine until next season? Fill the battery right up first, then disconnect it. Batteries that need charging after every weekend parked have lost too much capacity.

Same case, same terminal side

Looking to compare? Each of these has the dimensions and polarity of the Varta N5.

Deta DG2253Deta DX2253Exide EG2253Exide EX2253Fulmen FG2253

Buying the Varta N5 online

Farmers and workshop managers usually search for the Varta N5 once the old unit is already out of the cradle. Weighing 56.79 kg, it is a two-handed lift at least. Checking post layout on screen saves lugging the wrong battery across the yard.

Owners with lots of accessories appreciate 220Ah in trucks and farm machinery.

Your questions answered

Before you order: a quick checklist

• ✓ The capacity rating, 220Ah, should suit the consumers you run. Lots of electrical equipment calls for the higher end.
• ✓ Cold cranking current reaches 1150A. It ought to equal the carmaker's requirement at minimum, more so for diesels in cold winters.
• ✓ Built with lead-acid technology: if your vehicle or system was set up for another chemistry, check the charging settings first.

See also

Prefer to compare first? The links below lead to other options for trucks and farm machinery on baterias.online. Recycling the old battery is easy at most tips and garages.

• Other batteries for trucks and farm machinery
• More from Varta

What lead-acid means for you

During discharge, the plates and acid form lead sulphate and water. Flooded batteries handle hot engine bays well. Avoid deep discharges to prevent sulphation.