Varta
Varta C40 · Truck battery 12V 240Ah 1,200A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-C40 · EAN 4016987166239
The Varta C40 (ETN 740 500 120, also written C 40 or 740500120) is a truck battery (EFB) with 12 V, 240 Ah and 1,200 A cold cranking current, measuring 518 × 276 × 242 mm.
Varta C40 · Truck battery 12V 240Ah 1,200A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 240Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 1200A
- Technology
- EFB
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 518 × 276 × 242 mm
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€293.81
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The Varta C40 at a glance
The Varta C40 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. The C40 is fitted alone or in pairs, in series, for the 24 V system of many trucks.
In the Varta catalogue, the C40 belongs to the Promotive EFB line. More Varta batteries
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta C40
As the C40 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.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EE2353 | EFB | 235 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |
| Tudor TE2353 | EFB | 235 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |
| Fulmen FE2353 | EFB | 235 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |
| Deta DE2353 | EFB | 235 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |
Varta C40 vs A1 and B90: which one to choose?
How the C40 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta C40 (this one) | 240 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 276 × 242 | 59.47 kg |
| Varta A1 | 210 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 276 × 242 | 61.3 kg |
| Varta B90 | 190 Ah | 1,050 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 46.99 kg |
- Varta A1: 30 Ah less, the same cranking power, the same dimensions, AGM technology.
- Varta B90: 50 Ah less, 150 A less cranking power, a different case (513 × 223 × 223 mm).
What it means that the C40 is EFB
Inside, the C40 uses EFB technology, a reinforced version of the flooded battery. It is the choice for cars with basic Start-Stop.
What to look at before buying the C40
- Length, width and height of the C40: 518 × 276 × 242 mm.
- With 240 Ah, the C40 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- The C40 delivers 1,200 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
Part numbers and codes for the Varta C40
Shops, garages and catalogues identify the C40 with these codes:
| Commercial reference | C40 (C 40) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 740500120 (also 740 500 120) |
| EAN | 4016987166239 |
| Case size according to Varta | C |
| UK code | 625EFB |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta C 40 · Varta 740500120 · Varta 740 500 120 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta C20 (55 Ah, 420 A, positive terminal on the right), Varta C30 (54 Ah, 530 A, positive terminal on the right), Varta A40 (140 Ah, 800 A) |
Frequently asked questions about the Varta C40
C40 or A1: which one suits me?
Compared with the C40, the Varta A1 has 30 Ah less and AGM technology. With the same cranking power (1,200 A), the C40 and the A1 differ in capacity: the one with more Ah supports more load with the engine off. Both measure 518 × 276 × 242 mm, so they fit the same tray.
What does the code 740 500 120 on the Varta C40 mean?
It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 740500120. The first three digits (740) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 240 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 (120) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 1,200 A.
How much does the Varta C40 weigh?
59.47 kg, with 240 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta A1 (210 Ah) weighs 61.3 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta C40?
In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Exide EE2353, Tudor TE2353 and Fulmen FE2353. A conventional battery does not replace the C40.
Which charger does the Varta C40 need?
An automatic charger with a lead-acid or EFB mode. Modern chargers recognise it like a conventional battery; avoid old ones without voltage control.
More batteries to compare with the C40
- All truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries
- More Varta models
- Exide EE2353 · 235 Ah, 1,200 A, 518×274×240 mm
- Tudor TE2353 · 235 Ah, 1,200 A, 518×274×240 mm
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