# Exide EG1203 · Truck battery 12V 120Ah 680A

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> Exide EG1203: 120 Ah truck battery, 680 A (EN), 513×189×223 mm. Equivalent to Tudor TG1203 and Varta I8.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-eg1203
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Exide
- **Reference**: BOL-EXIDE-EG1203
- **EAN**: 3661024036993
- **MPN**: EG1203
- **Price**: 183,99 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-06

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Exide |
| Range | EXIDE START PRO |
| Application | Trucks and commercial vehicles |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 120 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 680 A |
| Length | 513 mm |
| Width | 189 mm |
| Height | 223 mm |
| Weight | 32.5 kg |
| Terminal layout | 3 |

## Quick description

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

## Description

## 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](https://bateriasonline.es/en/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.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta I8 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |
| Tudor TG1203 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |
| Fulmen FG1203 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |
| Deta DG1203 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |

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

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

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EG1203 (this one) | 120 Ah | 680 A | 513 × 189 × 223 | 32.5 kg |
| Exide EG1403 | 140 Ah | 800 A | 513 × 189 × 223 | 34.1 kg |
| Exide ED1353 | 135 Ah | 700 A | 513 × 189 × 223 | 39.5 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 reference | EG1203 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3661024036993 |
| Not to be confused with | Exide 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.

## More batteries to compare with the EG1203

- [All truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries)
- [More Exide models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-batteries)
- [Varta I8](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-i8) · 120 Ah, 680 A, 513×189×223 mm
- [Tudor TG1203](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-tg1203) · 120 Ah, 680 A, 513×189×223 mm

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