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Exide EG1203 · Truck battery 12V 120Ah 680A

Reference: BOL-EXIDE-EG1203 · EAN 3661024036993

The Exide EG1203 is a truck battery with 12 V, 120 Ah and 680 A cold cranking current, measuring 513 × 189 × 223 mm.

Where the Exide EG1203 fits

The Exide EG1203 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 120 Ah, the EG1203 suits heavy vehicles that had a battery of that capacity.

The EG1203 belongs to the Exide EXIDE START PRO range. The full range of Exide batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide EG1203

Batteries that fit the EG1203's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the EG1203.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Varta I8Lead-acid120 Ah680 A513 × 189 × 223
Tudor TG1203Lead-acid120 Ah680 A513 × 189 × 223
Fulmen FG1203Lead-acid120 Ah680 A513 × 189 × 223
Deta DG1203Lead-acid120 Ah680 A513 × 189 × 223

Exide EG1203 vs EG1403 and ED1353: which one to choose?

How the EG1203 compares with Exide batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)Weight
Exide EG1203 (this one)120 Ah680 A513 × 189 × 22332.5 kg
Exide EG1403140 Ah800 A513 × 189 × 22334.1 kg
Exide ED1353135 Ah700 A513 × 189 × 22339.5 kg
  • Exide EG1403: 20 Ah more, 120 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
  • Exide ED1353: 15 Ah more, 20 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.

What it means that the EG1203 is lead-acid

The EG1203 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.

Before ordering the EG1203, check this

  • Measure the space: the EG1203 takes up 513 × 189 × 223 mm.
  • Your current battery should say about 120 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • Cold cranking: 680 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.

Part numbers and codes for the Exide EG1203

The EG1203 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceEG1203
EAN3661024036993
Not to be confused withExide EG1403 (140 Ah, 800 A), Exide EG1206 (120 Ah, 680 A), Exide EG1803 (180 Ah, 1,000 A)

Frequently asked questions about the Exide EG1203

EG1203 or EG1403: which one suits me?

Compared with the EG1203, the Exide EG1403 has 20 Ah more and 120 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 800 A or more, choose the EG1403; if it says 680 A or less, the EG1203 is enough. Both measure 513 × 189 × 223 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Exide EG1203 weigh?

32.5 kg, with 120 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Exide EG1403 (140 Ah) weighs 34.1 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Exide EG1203?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Varta I8, Tudor TG1203 and Fulmen FG1203. As the EG1203 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

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