# Kronobat SHD-180.3 · Truck battery 12V 180Ah 1,000A

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> Kronobat SHD-180.3: 180 Ah truck battery, 1,000 A (EN), 513×223×223 mm. Equivalent to Exide EG1803 and Exide ED1803.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/kronobat-shd-180-3
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Kronobat
- **Reference**: BOL-KRONOBAT-SHD-180.3
- **MPN**: SHD-180.3
- **Price**: 139,26 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-06

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kronobat |
| Range | PROMOTIVE PREMIUM |
| 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 | 46.4 kg |
| Terminal layout | 3 |

## Quick description

The Kronobat SHD-180.3 is a truck battery with 12 V, 180 Ah and 1,000 A cold cranking current, measuring 513 × 223 × 223 mm.

## Description

## Where the Kronobat SHD-180.3 fits

The Kronobat SHD-180.3 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. The SHD-180.3 is fitted alone or in pairs, in series, for the 24 V system of many trucks.
The SHD-180.3 belongs to the Kronobat PROMOTIVE PREMIUM range. [More Kronobat batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/kronobat-batteries)

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Kronobat SHD-180.3

Batteries that fit the SHD-180.3's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the SHD-180.3.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EG1803 | Lead-acid | 180 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |
| Varta M18 | 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 |
| Exide ED1803 | Lead-acid | 180 Ah | 900 A | 513 × 223 × 223 |

## Kronobat SHD-180.3 vs HD-180.4 and SHD-145.3: differences

How the SHD-180.3 compares with Kronobat batteries of similar size and capacity:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronobat SHD-180.3 (this one) | 180 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 46.4 kg |
| Kronobat HD-180.4 | 180 Ah | 1,100 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 44.99 kg |
| Kronobat SHD-145.3 | 145 Ah | 800 A | 513 × 189 × 223 | 37 kg |

- Kronobat HD-180.4: the same capacity, 100 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
- Kronobat SHD-145.3: 35 Ah less, 200 A less cranking power, a different case (513 × 189 × 223 mm).

## Inside the SHD-180.3: lead-acid technology

Inside, the SHD-180.3 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.

## What to look at before buying the SHD-180.3

- Length, width and height of the SHD-180.3: 513 × 223 × 223 mm.
- With 180 Ah, the SHD-180.3 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 1,000 A or less, the SHD-180.3 covers your engine.

## Frequently asked questions about the Kronobat SHD-180.3

### SHD-180.3 or HD-180.4: which one suits me?

Compared with the SHD-180.3, the Kronobat HD-180.4 has 100 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 1,100 A or more, choose the HD-180.4; if it says 1,000 A or less, the SHD-180.3 is enough. Both measure 513 × 223 × 223 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### How much does the Kronobat SHD-180.3 weigh?

46.4 kg, with 180 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Kronobat HD-180.4 (180 Ah) weighs 44.99 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Kronobat SHD-180.3?

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

### Which charger does the Kronobat SHD-180.3 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.

## Keep comparing: alternatives to the SHD-180.3

- [More truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries)
- [More Kronobat models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/kronobat-batteries)
- [Exide EG1803](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-eg1803) · 180 Ah, 1,000 A, 513×223×223 mm
- [Varta M18](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-m18) · 180 Ah, 1,000 A, 513×223×223 mm

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