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

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> Ritar FT12-160A: 160 Ah telecom battery, 565×110×296 mm, AGM. VAT included and shipping cost shown before you pay.

**Category:** [Front-terminal telecom batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/front-terminal-telecom-batteries) → [Ritar](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ritar-batteries)

- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/ritar-ft12-160a
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Ritar
- **Reference**: BOL-RITAR-FT12-160A
- **MPN**: FT12-160A
- **Price**: 487,55 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-06

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ritar |
| Range | RITAR FT |
| Application | Telecom systems |
| Technology | AGM |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 160 Ah (C10) |
| Length | 565 mm |
| Width | 110 mm |
| Height | 296 mm |
| Weight | 49 kg |
| Terminal type | M8 |

## Quick description

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

## Description

## 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](https://bateriasonline.es/en/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:

| Model | Capacity | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritar FT12-160A (this one) | 160 Ah | 565 × 110 × 296 | 49 kg |
| Ritar FT12-150 | 150 Ah | 565 × 110 × 296 | 45 kg |
| Ritar FT12-180 | 180 Ah | 560 × 125 × 316 | 52 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](https://bateriasonline.es/en/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 reference | FT12-160A |
|---|---|
| Terminal type | M8 |
| Not to be confused with | Ritar 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.

## Keep comparing: alternatives to the FT12-160A

- [All front-terminal telecom batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/front-terminal-telecom-batteries)
- [The whole Ritar range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/ritar-batteries)

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