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Varta B90 · Truck battery 12V 190Ah 1,050A

Reference: BOL-VARTA-B90 · EAN 4016987166246

The Varta B90 (ETN 690 500 105, also written B 90 or 690500105) is a truck battery (EFB) with 12 V, 190 Ah and 1,050 A cold cranking current, measuring 513 × 223 × 223 mm.

Where the Varta B90 fits

The Varta B90 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. It is built to resist constant vibration and long shifts.

In the Varta catalogue, the B90 belongs to the Promotive EFB line. The full range of Varta batteries

What it means that the B90 is EFB

Inside, the B90 uses EFB technology, a reinforced version of the flooded battery. The B90 works with normal chargers that have a lead-acid or EFB mode.

Varta B90 vs A2 and A40: which one to choose?

How the B90 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)Weight
Varta B90 (this one)190 Ah1,050 A513 × 223 × 22346.99 kg
Varta A2170 Ah1,000 A513 × 223 × 22347.49 kg
Varta A40140 Ah800 A513 × 189 × 22337.09 kg
  • Varta A2: 20 Ah less, 50 A less cranking power, the same dimensions, AGM technology.
  • Varta A40: 50 Ah less, 250 A less cranking power, a different case (513 × 189 × 223 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta B90

As the B90 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)
Exide EE1853EFB185 Ah1,100 A513 × 223 × 223
Tudor TE1853EFB185 Ah1,100 A513 × 223 × 223
Fulmen FE1853EFB185 Ah1,100 A513 × 223 × 223
Deta DE1853EFB185 Ah1,100 A513 × 223 × 223
Exide EX1803EFB180 Ah1,000 A513 × 223 × 223
Tudor TX1803EFB180 Ah1,000 A513 × 223 × 223

Part numbers and codes for the Varta B90

This is how the Varta B90 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

Commercial referenceB90 (B 90)
ETN code690500105 (also 690 500 105)
EAN4016987166246
Case size according to VartaB
UK code629EFB
Base hold-downB00
Also known asVarta B 90 · Varta 690500105 · Varta 690 500 105
Not to be confused withVarta B20 (45 Ah, 400 A, positive terminal on the left)

What to look at before buying the B90

  • The B90 delivers 1,050 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
  • Your current battery should say about 190 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • Measure the space: the B90 takes up 513 × 223 × 223 mm.

Frequently asked questions about the Varta B90

B90 or A2: which one suits me?

Compared with the B90, the Varta A2 has 20 Ah less, 50 A less cranking power and AGM technology. The B90 cranks harder; the A2 is only a good option if your original battery says 1,000 A or less. Both measure 513 × 223 × 223 mm, so they fit the same tray.

What does the code 690 500 105 on the Varta B90 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 690500105. The first three digits (690) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 190 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (500) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (105) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 1,050 A.

How much does the Varta B90 weigh?

46.99 kg, with 190 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta A2 (170 Ah) weighs 47.49 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Varta B90?

In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Exide EE1853, Tudor TE1853 and Fulmen FE1853. A conventional battery does not replace the B90.

Other options if you are unsure about the B90

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