# Exide EG1206 · Truck battery 12V 120Ah 680A

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> Exide EG1206: 120 Ah truck battery, 680 A (EN), 510×175×225 mm. Equivalent to Tudor TG1206 and Fulmen FG1206. Ask for a no-obligation quote.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-eg1206
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Exide
- **Reference**: BOL-EXIDE-EG1206
- **EAN**: 3661024037013
- **MPN**: EG1206
- **Last updated**: 2026-10-27

## 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 | 510 mm |
| Width | 175 mm |
| Height | 225 mm |
| Weight | 31.8 kg |
| Terminal layout | 4 |

## Quick description

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

## Description

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

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor TG1206 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 510 × 175 × 225 |
| Fulmen FG1206 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 510 × 175 × 225 |
| Deta DG1206 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 510 × 175 × 225 |

## Exide EG1206 vs EG1406 and EG1355: differences

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

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EG1206 (this one) | 120 Ah | 680 A | 510 × 175 × 225 | 31.8 kg |
| Exide EG1406 | 140 Ah | 800 A | 510 × 175 × 225 | 33.5 kg |
| Exide EG1355 | 135 Ah | 1,000 A | 514 × 175 × 210 | 36 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 reference | EG1206 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3661024037013 |
| Not to be confused with | Exide 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.

## More batteries to compare with the EG1206

- [Other truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries)
- [The whole Exide range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-batteries)
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