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Exide EF1250 · Truck battery 12V 125Ah 850A

Reference: BOL-EXIDE-EF1250 · EAN 3661024037945

The Exide EF1250 is a truck battery with 12 V, 125 Ah and 850 A cold cranking current, measuring 349 × 175 × 285 mm, with the positive terminal on the right. If yours has the positive terminal on the left, you need the Exide EF1251.

The Exide EF1250 at a glance

The Exide EF1250 is a starter battery for trucks, tractors and machinery: high capacity, robust terminals and a build that withstands vibration and the starts of large engines. With 125 Ah, the EF1250 suits heavy vehicles that had a battery of that capacity.

The EF1250 belongs to the Exide EXIDE Power Pro (HDX) range. The full range of Exide batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide EF1250

Batteries that fit the EF1250's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the EF1250.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Tudor TF1250Lead-acid125 Ah850 A349 × 175 × 285
Fulmen FF1250Lead-acid125 Ah850 A349 × 175 × 285
Deta DF1250Lead-acid125 Ah850 A349 × 175 × 285

Exide EF1250 vs EG1250, EF1251 and EF1202

Torn between the EF1250 and another similar Exide? This is what changes:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)PositiveWeight
Exide EF1250 (this one)125 Ah850 A349 × 175 × 285right31 kg
Exide EG1250125 Ah760 A349 × 175 × 285right29.5 kg
Exide EF1251125 Ah850 A349 × 175 × 285left31 kg
Exide EF1202120 Ah870 A349 × 175 × 235right27.5 kg
Exide EF1420142 Ah850 A349 × 175 × 290right35.1 kg
  • Exide EG1250: the same capacity, 90 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.
  • Exide EF1251: identical to the EF1250 except for the positive terminal, which is on the other side (positive terminal on the left).
  • Exide EF1202: 5 Ah less, 20 A more cranking power, a different height (235 mm instead of 285 mm). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 285 mm height of the EF1250.
  • Exide EF1420: 17 Ah more, the same cranking power, a different case (349 × 175 × 290 mm).

Inside the EF1250: lead-acid technology

The EF1250 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. Avoid leaving them discharged, as they sulphate, and charge them with a charger that cuts off or switches to maintenance when finished.

Check this before ordering the Exide EF1250

  • Length, width and height of the EF1250: 349 × 175 × 285 mm.
  • The EF1250 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
  • Your current battery should say about 125 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • The EF1250 delivers 850 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.

Part numbers and codes for the Exide EF1250

The EF1250 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceEF1250
EAN3661024037945
Not to be confused withExide EG1250 (125 Ah, 760 A), Exide EF1251 (125 Ah, 850 A, positive terminal on the left)

Frequently asked questions about the Exide EF1250

EF1250 or EG1250: which one suits me?

Compared with the EF1250, the Exide EG1250 has 90 A less cranking power. The EF1250 cranks harder; the EG1250 is only a good option if your original battery says 760 A or less. Both measure 349 × 175 × 285 mm, so they fit the same tray.

Exide EF1250 or EF1251: what is the difference?

Only the polarity: the EF1250 has the positive terminal on the right and the EF1251 the positive terminal on the left. Capacity (125 Ah), cranking power and dimensions are identical.

Exide EF1250 or EF1202: what changes?

Mainly the height: the EF1250 is 285 mm tall and the Exide EF1202 235 mm, with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the EF1202 offers 120 Ah and 870 A against 125 Ah and 850 A. Before choosing between the EF1250 and the EF1202, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.

How much does the Exide EF1250 weigh?

31 kg, with 125 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Exide EG1250 (125 Ah) weighs 29.5 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Exide EF1250?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Tudor TF1250, Fulmen FF1250 and Deta DF1250. As the EF1250 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

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