# Exide EG1803 · Truck battery 12V 180Ah 1,000A

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> Exide EG1803: 180 Ah truck battery, 1,000 A (EN), 513×223×223 mm. Equivalent to Tudor TG1803 and Varta M18.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-eg1803
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Exide
- **Reference**: BOL-EXIDE-EG1803
- **EAN**: 3661024035446
- **MPN**: EG1803
- **Price**: 174,45 € (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 | 180 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 1000 A |
| Length | 513 mm |
| Width | 223 mm |
| Height | 223 mm |
| Weight | 42.8 kg |
| Terminal layout | 3 |

## Quick description

The Exide EG1803 is a truck battery with 12 V, 180 Ah and 1,000 A cold cranking current, measuring 513 × 223 × 223 mm.

## Description

## Where the Exide EG1803 fits

The Exide EG1803 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. It is built to resist constant vibration and long shifts.
The EG1803 belongs to the Exide EXIDE START PRO range. [More Exide batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-batteries)

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide EG1803

Batteries that fit the EG1803's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the EG1803.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta M18 | Lead-acid | 180 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Kronobat SHD-180.3 | Lead-acid | 180 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Tudor TG1803 | Lead-acid | 180 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Fulmen FG1803 | Lead-acid | 180 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Deta DG1803 | Lead-acid | 180 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Varta M7 | Lead-acid | 180 Ah | 1,100 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |

## Exide EG1803 vs EJ1723 and ED1803

Torn between the EG1803 and another similar Exide? This is what changes:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EG1803 (this one) | 180 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 42.8 kg |
| Exide EJ1723 | 172 Ah | 1,390 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 48.8 kg |
| Exide ED1803 | 180 Ah | 900 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 49.7 kg |

- Exide EJ1723: 8 Ah less, 390 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
- Exide ED1803: the same capacity, 100 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.

## Inside the EG1803: lead-acid technology

The EG1803 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. In cars without energy management, the EG1803 needs no special registration: just connect it.

## What to look at before buying the EG1803

- The EG1803 needs 513 × 223 × 223 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
- Capacity of the EG1803: 180 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 1,000 A or less, the EG1803 covers your engine.

## Part numbers and codes for the Exide EG1803

Look for any of these EG1803 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

| Commercial reference | EG1803 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3661024035446 |
| Not to be confused with | Exide EG1203 (120 Ah, 680 A), Exide EG1403 (140 Ah, 800 A), Exide ED1803 (180 Ah, 900 A) |

## Frequently asked questions about the Exide EG1803

### EG1803 or EJ1723: which one suits me?

Compared with the EG1803, the Exide EJ1723 has 8 Ah less and 390 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 1,390 A or more, choose the EJ1723; if it says 1,000 A or less, the EG1803 is enough. Both measure 513 × 223 × 223 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### How much does the Exide EG1803 weigh?

42.8 kg, with 180 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Exide EJ1723 (172 Ah) weighs 48.8 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Exide EG1803?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Varta M18, Kronobat SHD-180.3 and Tudor TG1803. As the EG1803 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### Which charger does the Exide EG1803 need?

An automatic lead-acid charger with cut-off or maintenance mode, rated at 10 to 20% of its capacity in amps. If it is a vented type, check the electrolyte level and top up only with distilled water.

## More batteries to compare with the EG1803

- [Other truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries)
- [The whole Exide range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-batteries)
- [Varta M18](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-m18) · 180 Ah, 1,000 A, 513×223×223 mm
- [Kronobat SHD-180.3](https://bateriasonline.es/en/kronobat-shd-180-3) · 180 Ah, 1,000 A, 513×223×223 mm

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