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Deta DK720 · Start-Stop battery 12V 72Ah 760A

Reference: BOL-DETA-DK720 · EAN 3661024027120

Deta DK720: Start-Stop battery (AGM) with 12 V, 72 Ah and 760 A cold cranking current, case size L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.

Voltage
12V
Capacity
72Ah
Cold cranking amps (EN)
760A
Technology
AGM
Dimensions (L × W × H)
278 × 175 × 190 mm
Polarity
Positive terminal on the right
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The Deta DK720 at a glance

The Deta DK720 is designed for automatic engine stop and regenerative braking. In a Start-Stop car, the DK720 keeps the radio, climate control and lights running with the engine off without losing capacity.

At 72 Ah it sits in the range of compact and mid-size diesels, SUVs and MPVs. The DK720 belongs to the Deta DETA AGM range. The full range of Deta batteries

Part numbers and codes for the Deta DK720

This is how the Deta DK720 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

Commercial referenceDK720
EAN3661024027120
Case size (EN)L3
Not to be confused withDeta DK620 (62 Ah, 680 A), Deta DK700 (70 Ah, 760 A), Deta DK820 (82 Ah, 800 A)

Deta DK720 vs DK700 and DK800: which one to choose?

What sets the DK720 apart from its neighbours in the Deta range:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)PositiveWeight
Deta DK720 (this one)72 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190right20.6 kg
Deta DK70070 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190right20.6 kg
Deta DK80080 Ah800 A315 × 175 × 190right23.1 kg
  • Deta DK700: 2 Ah less, the same cranking power, the same L3 case.
  • Deta DK800: 8 Ah more, 40 A more cranking power, a different case (315 × 175 × 190 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Deta DK720

Other AGM batteries that fit the DK720's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Exide EK720AGM72 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190
Fulmen FK720AGM72 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190
Tudor TK720AGM72 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190
Varta A7AGM70 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190
Fulmen FK700AGM70 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190
Deta DK700AGM70 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190

Its Bosch equivalent is the Bosch S5 A08, the same as for the Varta A7. Bosch is not part of our catalogue; we list it so you can compare.

Inside the DK720: AGM technology

Inside, the DK720 has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. The DK720 needs a charger with an AGM mode that does not exceed 14.7 V.

What to look at before buying the DK720

  • The DK720 is AGM: it replaces an AGM or an EFB of the same size. You can swap an EFB for an AGM, but not an AGM for an EFB.
  • The DK720 delivers 760 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
  • Capacity of the DK720: 72 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
  • With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the DK720 is on the right.
  • Length, width and height of the DK720: 278 × 175 × 190 mm (European case size L3).

Frequently asked questions about the Deta DK720

DK720 or DK700: which one suits me?

Compared with the DK720, the Deta DK700 has 2 Ah less. With the same cranking power (760 A), the DK720 and the DK700 differ in capacity: the one with more Ah supports more load with the engine off. Both measure 278 × 175 × 190 mm, so they fit the same tray.

Can the Deta DK720 be used in a car with Start-Stop?

Yes. As an AGM battery, the DK720 handles automatic engine stop and brake energy recovery, and it can replace an EFB of the same size.

How much does the Deta DK720 weigh?

20.6 kg, with 72 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Deta DK700 (70 Ah) weighs 20.6 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Deta DK720?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Exide EK720, Fulmen FK720 and Tudor TK720. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the DK720. Its Bosch equivalent is the Bosch S5 A08, the same as for the Varta A7. Bosch is not part of our catalogue; we list it so you can compare.

What case size is the Deta DK720?

Case size L3: 278 × 175 × 190 mm. The DK720 fits any standard L3 battery tray such as the Exide EK720.

Which side is the positive terminal on the Deta DK720?

On the DK720, the positive terminal is on the right with the terminals facing you: compare it with your current battery, because with reversed polarity the cables will not reach.

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