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Exide EG1406 · Truck battery 12V 140Ah 800A

Reference: BOL-EXIDE-EG1406 · EAN 3661024035491

Exide EG1406: truck battery with 12 V, 140 Ah and 800 A cold cranking current, measuring 510 × 175 × 225 mm.

The Exide EG1406 at a glance

The Exide EG1406 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. The EG1406 is fitted alone or in pairs, in series, for the 24 V system of many trucks.

The EG1406 belongs to the Exide EXIDE START PRO range. The full range of Exide batteries

Lead-acid technology in the EG1406

Inside, the EG1406 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. It is a robust, well-known technology with a good capacity-to-price ratio, and still the basis of most cars, trucks and traction equipment.

Exide EG1406 vs EG1206 and EG1355: differences

What sets the EG1406 apart from its neighbours in the Exide range:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)Weight
Exide EG1406 (this one)140 Ah800 A510 × 175 × 22533.5 kg
Exide EG1206120 Ah680 A510 × 175 × 22531.8 kg
Exide EG1355135 Ah1,000 A514 × 175 × 21036 kg
  • Exide EG1206: 20 Ah less, 120 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.
  • Exide EG1355: 5 Ah less, 200 A more cranking power, a different case (514 × 175 × 210 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide EG1406

Batteries that fit the EG1406's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the EG1406.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Tudor TG1406Lead-acid140 Ah800 A510 × 175 × 225
Fulmen FG1406Lead-acid140 Ah800 A510 × 175 × 225
Deta DG1406Lead-acid140 Ah800 A510 × 175 × 225

Part numbers and codes for the Exide EG1406

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the EG1406 with these codes:

Commercial referenceEG1406
EAN3661024035491
Not to be confused withExide EG1402 (140 Ah, 900 A, positive terminal on the right), Exide EG1403 (140 Ah, 800 A), Exide EG1206 (120 Ah, 680 A)

Check this before ordering the Exide EG1406

  • The EG1406 delivers 800 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
  • With 140 Ah, the EG1406 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
  • Measure the space: the EG1406 takes up 510 × 175 × 225 mm.

Frequently asked questions about the Exide EG1406

EG1406 or EG1206: which one suits me?

Compared with the EG1406, the Exide EG1206 has 20 Ah less and 120 A less cranking power. The EG1406 cranks harder; the EG1206 is only a good option if your original battery says 680 A or less. Both measure 510 × 175 × 225 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Exide EG1406 weigh?

33.5 kg, with 140 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Exide EG1206 (120 Ah) weighs 31.8 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Exide EG1406?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Tudor TG1406, Fulmen FG1406 and Deta DG1406. As the EG1406 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

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