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Exide EG1206 · Truck battery 12V 120Ah 680A

Reference: BOL-EXIDE-EG1206 · EAN 3661024037013

The Exide EG1206 is a truck battery with 12 V, 120 Ah and 680 A cold cranking current, measuring 510 × 175 × 225 mm.

Voltage
12V
Capacity
120Ah
Cold cranking amps (EN)
680A
Technology
Lead-acid
Dimensions (L × W × H)
510 × 175 × 225 mm
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Who the Exide EG1206 is for

The Exide EG1206 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. The EG1206 is fitted alone or in pairs, in series, for the 24 V system of many trucks.

The EG1206 belongs to the Exide EXIDE START PRO range. The full range of Exide batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide EG1206

Same dimensions and polarity as the EG1206, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the EG1206 can also be replaced by an EFB or AGM of the same size if you want more cycles.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Tudor TG1206Lead-acid120 Ah680 A510 × 175 × 225
Fulmen FG1206Lead-acid120 Ah680 A510 × 175 × 225
Deta DG1206Lead-acid120 Ah680 A510 × 175 × 225

Exide EG1206 vs EG1406 and EG1355: differences

How the EG1206 compares with Exide batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)Weight
Exide EG1206 (this one)120 Ah680 A510 × 175 × 22531.8 kg
Exide EG1406140 Ah800 A510 × 175 × 22533.5 kg
Exide EG1355135 Ah1,000 A514 × 175 × 21036 kg
  • Exide EG1406: 20 Ah more, 120 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
  • Exide EG1355: 15 Ah more, 320 A more cranking power, a different case (514 × 175 × 210 mm).

Inside the EG1206: lead-acid technology

The EG1206 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.

What to look at before buying the EG1206

  • The EG1206 needs 510 × 175 × 225 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
  • With 120 Ah, the EG1206 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
  • The EG1206 delivers 680 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.

Exide EG1206 codes and part numbers

The EG1206 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceEG1206
EAN3661024037013
Not to be confused withExide EG1203 (120 Ah, 680 A), Exide EG1406 (140 Ah, 800 A), Exide EG1806 (180 Ah, 1,000 A)

Frequently asked questions about the Exide EG1206

Exide EG1206 or EG1406?

Compared with the EG1206, the Exide EG1406 has 20 Ah more and 120 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 800 A or more, choose the EG1406; if it says 680 A or less, the EG1206 is enough. Both measure 510 × 175 × 225 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Exide EG1206 weigh?

The EG1206 weighs 31.8 kg. For reference, the Exide EG1406 (140 Ah) weighs 33.5 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Exide EG1206?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Tudor TG1206, Fulmen FG1206 and Deta DG1206. As the EG1206 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

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