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Exide EX1803 · Truck battery 12V 180Ah 1,000A

Reference: BOL-EXIDE-EX1803 · EAN 3661024036696

Exide EX1803: truck battery (EFB) with 12 V, 180 Ah and 1,000 A cold cranking current, measuring 513 × 223 × 223 mm.

The Exide EX1803 at a glance

The Exide EX1803 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. With 180 Ah, the EX1803 suits heavy vehicles that had a battery of that capacity.

The EX1803 belongs to the Exide EXIDE STRONG PRO range. See all Exide batteries

What it means that the EX1803 is EFB

Inside, the EX1803 uses EFB technology, a reinforced version of the flooded battery. The EX1803 works with normal chargers that have a lead-acid or EFB mode.

Exide EX1803 vs EE1853 and EE1403: differences

What sets the EX1803 apart from its neighbours in the Exide range:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)Weight
Exide EX1803 (this one)180 Ah1,000 A513 × 223 × 22346.1 kg
Exide EE1853185 Ah1,100 A513 × 223 × 22346.4 kg
Exide EE1403140 Ah800 A513 × 189 × 22338.2 kg
  • Exide EE1853: 5 Ah more, 100 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
  • Exide EE1403: 40 Ah less, 200 A less cranking power, a different case (513 × 189 × 223 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide EX1803

As the EX1803 is an EFB, only EFB or AGM batteries of the same size and polarity are listed: you can step up to AGM, but not down to a conventional battery.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Tudor TX1803EFB180 Ah1,000 A513 × 223 × 223
Fulmen FX1803EFB180 Ah1,000 A513 × 223 × 223
Deta DX1803EFB180 Ah1,000 A513 × 223 × 223
Tudor TE1853EFB185 Ah1,100 A513 × 223 × 223
Fulmen FE1853EFB185 Ah1,100 A513 × 223 × 223
Deta DE1853EFB185 Ah1,100 A513 × 223 × 223

Part numbers and codes for the Exide EX1803

This is how the Exide EX1803 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

Commercial referenceEX1803
EAN3661024036696
Not to be confused withExide ED1803 (180 Ah, 900 A)

What to look at before buying the EX1803

  • Cold cranking: 1,000 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
  • Capacity of the EX1803: 180 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
  • The EX1803 needs 513 × 223 × 223 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

Frequently asked questions about the Exide EX1803

EX1803 or EE1853: which one suits me?

Compared with the EX1803, the Exide EE1853 has 5 Ah more and 100 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 1,100 A or more, choose the EE1853; if it says 1,000 A or less, the EX1803 is enough. Both measure 513 × 223 × 223 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Exide EX1803 weigh?

46.1 kg, with 180 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Exide EE1853 (185 Ah) weighs 46.4 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Exide EX1803?

In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Tudor TX1803, Fulmen FX1803 and Deta DX1803. A conventional battery does not replace the EX1803.

What does HD or vibration resistance mean on a truck battery?

That the plates are fixed to withstand intense vibration (EN 50342 V3/V4). It is essential in construction, agriculture and long-haul transport.

Other options if you are unsure about the EX1803

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