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Deta DC550 · Car battery 12V 55Ah 460A
Reference: BOL-DETA-DC550 · EAN 3661024024808
The Deta DC550 is a car battery with 12 V, 55 Ah and 460 A cold cranking current, case size L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.
Deta DC550 · Car battery 12V 55Ah 460A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 55Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 460A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 242 × 175 × 190 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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Where the Deta DC550 fits
The Deta DC550 is made for petrol and diesel cars without automatic engine stop. The DC550 covers the daily routine of a car without automatic engine stop: cold starts, short trips and loads with the ignition off.
At 55 Ah it covers petrol compacts and small diesels, the best-selling format in Europe. The DC550 belongs to the Deta DETA Standard range. The full range of Deta batteries
Deta DC550 vs DB620, DC542 and DL600: differences
How the DC550 compares with Deta batteries of similar size and capacity:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deta DC550 (this one) | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 13.3 kg |
| Deta DB620 | 62 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 13.9 kg |
| Deta DC542 | 54 Ah | 500 A | 242 × 175 × 175 | right | 12.9 kg |
| Deta DL600 | 60 Ah | 640 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 17 kg |
- Deta DB620: 7 Ah more, 80 A more cranking power, the same L2 case.
- Deta DC542: 1 Ah less, 40 A more cranking power, a different height (175 mm instead of 190 mm, LB2). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 190 mm height of the DC550.
- Deta DL600: 5 Ah more, 180 A more cranking power, the same L2 case, EFB technology.
Deta DC550 codes and part numbers
Shops, garages and catalogues identify the DC550 with these codes:
| Commercial reference | DC550 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3661024024808 |
| Case size (EN) | L2 |
Equivalents and alternatives to the Deta DC550
Same dimensions and polarity as the DC550, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the DC550 can also be replaced by an EFB or AGM of the same size if you want more cycles.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EC550 | Lead-acid | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Tudor TC550 | Lead-acid | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Fulmen FC550 | Lead-acid | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Varta C14 | Lead-acid | 56 Ah | 480 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Kronobat SD-56.0 | Lead-acid | 56 Ah | 480 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
Check this before ordering the Deta DC550
- Length, width and height of the DC550: 242 × 175 × 190 mm (European case size L2).
- The DC550 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- Capacity of the DC550: 55 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- Cold cranking: 460 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
- If your car has Start-Stop, the DC550 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.
Inside the DC550: lead-acid technology
Inside, the DC550 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. It is a robust, well-known technology with a good capacity-to-price ratio, and still the basis of most cars, trucks and traction equipment.
Frequently asked questions about the Deta DC550
Deta DC550 or DB620?
Compared with the DC550, the Deta DB620 has 7 Ah more and 80 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 540 A or more, choose the DB620; if it says 460 A or less, the DC550 is enough. Both measure 242 × 175 × 190 mm, so they fit the same tray.
Deta DC550 or DC542: what changes?
Mainly the height: the DC550 is 190 mm tall (L2) and the Deta DC542 175 mm (LB2), with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the DC542 offers 54 Ah and 500 A against 55 Ah and 460 A. Before choosing between the DC550 and the DC542, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.
Can the Deta DC550 be used in a car with Start-Stop?
No. The DC550 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM; in this same size there is the Deta DL600.
How much does the Deta DC550 weigh?
The DC550 weighs 13.3 kg. For reference, the Deta DB620 (62 Ah) weighs 13.9 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Deta DC550?
With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide EC550, Tudor TC550 and Fulmen FC550. As the DC550 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.
What case size is the Deta DC550?
Case size L2: 242 × 175 × 190 mm. The DC550 fits any standard L2 battery tray such as the Exide EC550.
Which side is the positive terminal on the Deta DC550?
The DC550 has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.
Keep comparing: alternatives to the DC550
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- Full Deta catalogue
- Exide EC550 · 55 Ah, 460 A, 242×175×190 mm
- Tudor TC550 · 55 Ah, 460 A, 242×175×190 mm
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