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Ritar FT12-160A · Telecom battery 12V 160Ah

Reference: BOL-RITAR-FT12-160A

Ritar FT12-160A: telecom battery with 12 V and 160 Ah, measuring 565 × 110 × 296 mm.

Who the Ritar FT12-160A is for

The Ritar FT12-160A is made for base stations, exchanges and communications cabinets. Its elongated format allows tray mounting with front connection.

The FT12-160A belongs to the Ritar RITAR FT range. The full range of Ritar batteries

What it means that the FT12-160A is AGM

Inside, the FT12-160A has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. It is fitted in cars with advanced Start-Stop and in deep-cycle equipment.

Ritar FT12-160A vs FT12-150 and FT12-180

What sets the FT12-160A apart from its neighbours in the Ritar range:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Ritar FT12-160A (this one)160 Ah565 × 110 × 29649 kg
Ritar FT12-150150 Ah565 × 110 × 29645 kg
Ritar FT12-180180 Ah560 × 125 × 31652 kg
  • Ritar FT12-150: 10 Ah less, the same dimensions.
  • Ritar FT12-180: 20 Ah more, a different case (560 × 125 × 316 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Ritar FT12-160A

We have no other battery with exactly the dimensions and polarity of the FT12-160A. Browse the rest of our front-terminal telecom batteries to compare close options.

Part numbers and codes for the Ritar FT12-160A

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the FT12-160A with these codes:

Commercial referenceFT12-160A
Terminal typeM8
Not to be confused withRitar FT12-100A (100 Ah)

What to look at before buying the FT12-160A

  • Capacity of the FT12-160A: 160 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
  • The FT12-160A needs 565 × 110 × 296 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

Frequently asked questions about the Ritar FT12-160A

FT12-160A or FT12-150: which one suits me?

Compared with the FT12-160A, the Ritar FT12-150 has 10 Ah less. With 160 Ah, the FT12-160A runs longer between charges than the FT12-150 (150 Ah). Both measure 565 × 110 × 296 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Ritar FT12-160A weigh?

49 kg, with 160 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Ritar FT12-150 (150 Ah) weighs 45 kg.

Which charger does the Ritar FT12-160A need?

A charger with an AGM mode that limits voltage to about 14.4-14.7 V. Never an old unregulated charger: overcharging dries out an AGM beyond repair.

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