# Tudor TA386 · Car battery 12V 38Ah 300A

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> Tudor TA386: 38 Ah car battery, 300 A (EN), 187×127×220 mm, positive terminal on the right. Equivalent to Exide EA386 and Exide EA406.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-ta386
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Tudor
- **Reference**: BOL-TUDOR-TA386
- **EAN**: 3661024054102
- **MPN**: TA386
- **Price**: 63,50 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-10-27

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tudor |
| Range | TUDOR HIGH TECH |
| Application | Cars |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 38 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 300 A |
| Length | 187 mm |
| Width | 127 mm |
| Height | 220 mm |
| Weight | 9.9 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |

## Quick description

Tudor TA386: car battery with 12 V, 38 Ah and 300 A cold cranking current, measuring 187 × 127 × 220 mm, with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## Who the Tudor TA386 is for

The Tudor TA386 is made for petrol and diesel cars without automatic engine stop. If your car has no Start-Stop and had a 38 Ah battery, the TA386 is a direct replacement.
At 38 Ah it is a small size: the usual choice for petrol superminis and city cars with little equipment. The TA386 belongs to the Tudor TUDOR HIGH TECH range. [The full range of Tudor batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-batteries)

## Tudor TA386 vs TA406 and TB356: which one to choose?

The real differences between the TA386 and the closest Tudor models:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor TA386 (this one) | 38 Ah | 300 A | 187 × 127 × 220 | right | 9.9 kg |
| Tudor TA406 | 40 Ah | 350 A | 187 × 127 × 220 | right | 9.3 kg |
| Tudor TB356 | 35 Ah | 240 A | 187 × 127 × 220 | right | 8.9 kg |

- Tudor TA406: 2 Ah more, 50 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
- Tudor TB356: 3 Ah less, 60 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.

## Tudor TA386 codes and part numbers

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the TA386 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | TA386 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3661024054102 |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Tudor TA386

Same dimensions and polarity as the TA386, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the TA386 can also be replaced by an EFB or AGM of the same size if you want more cycles.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EA386 | Lead-acid | 38 Ah | 300 A | 187 × 127 × 220 |
| Exide EA406 | Lead-acid | 40 Ah | 350 A | 187 × 127 × 220 |
| Fulmen FA406 | Lead-acid | 40 Ah | 350 A | 187 × 127 × 220 |
| Deta DA406 | Lead-acid | 40 Ah | 350 A | 187 × 127 × 220 |
| Tudor TA406 | Lead-acid | 40 Ah | 350 A | 187 × 127 × 220 |

## Before ordering the TA386, check this

- Measure the space: the TA386 takes up 187 × 127 × 220 mm.
- The TA386 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- Capacity of the TA386: 38 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- The TA386 delivers 300 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- If your car has Start-Stop, the TA386 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.

## Lead-acid technology in the TA386

Inside, the TA386 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.

## Frequently asked questions about the Tudor TA386

### Tudor TA386 or TA406?

Compared with the TA386, the Tudor TA406 has 2 Ah more and 50 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 350 A or more, choose the TA406; if it says 300 A or less, the TA386 is enough. Both measure 187 × 127 × 220 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### Can the Tudor TA386 be used in a car with Start-Stop?

No. The TA386 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM.

### How much does the Tudor TA386 weigh?

The TA386 weighs 9.9 kg. For reference, the Tudor TA406 (40 Ah) weighs 9.3 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Tudor TA386?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide EA386, Exide EA406 and Fulmen FA406. As the TA386 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Tudor TA386?

The TA386 has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.

### Which charger does the Tudor TA386 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.

## Other options if you are unsure about the TA386

- [All car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries)
- [The whole Tudor range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-batteries)
- [Exide EA386](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-ea386) · 38 Ah, 300 A, 187×127×220 mm
- [Exide EA406](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-ea406) · 40 Ah, 350 A, 187×127×220 mm

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