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Varta F10 · Truck battery 12V 88Ah 680A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-F10 · EAN 4016987166451
The Varta F10 (ETN 588 038 068, also written F 10 or 588038068) is a truck battery with 12 V, 88 Ah and 680 A cold cranking current, case size L5 (353 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.
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- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 88Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 680A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 353 × 175 × 190 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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Where the Varta F10 fits
The Varta F10 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 F10 belongs to the Promotive SLI line. More Varta batteries
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta F10
We have no other battery with exactly the dimensions and polarity of the F10. Browse the rest of our truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries to compare close options.
Varta F10 vs G1 and I18: which one to choose?
How the F10 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta F10 (this one) | 88 Ah | 680 A | 353 × 175 × 190 | right | 20.34 kg |
| Varta G1 | 90 Ah | 540 A | 347 × 173 × 234 | right | 25.2 kg |
| Varta I18 | 110 Ah | 680 A | 349 × 175 × 236 | right | 28.71 kg |
- Varta G1: 2 Ah more, 140 A less cranking power, a different case (347 × 173 × 234 mm).
- Varta I18: 22 Ah more, the same cranking power, a different case (349 × 175 × 236 mm).
Inside the F10: lead-acid technology
Inside, the F10 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. If the F10 is left discharged for weeks it sulphates: a maintenance charger prevents this.
Before ordering the F10, check this
- The F10 needs 353 × 175 × 190 mm of space (European case size L5): measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
- The F10 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- Your current battery should say about 88 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- The F10 delivers 680 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
Part numbers and codes for the Varta F10
This is how the Varta F10 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:
| Commercial reference | F10 (F 10) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 588038068 (also 588 038 068) |
| EAN | 4016987166451 |
| Case size (EN) | L5 |
| Case size according to Varta | H8 |
| UK code | 017 |
| Base hold-down | B13 |
| Also known as | Varta F 10 · Varta 588038068 · Varta 588 038 068 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta F16 (80 Ah, 740 A), Varta F17 (80 Ah, 740 A), Varta F18 (85 Ah, 800 A) |
Frequently asked questions about the Varta F10
F10 or G1: which one suits me?
Compared with the F10, the Varta G1 has 2 Ah more and 140 A less cranking power. The F10 cranks harder; the G1 is only a good option if your original battery says 540 A or less. Mind the space: the G1 measures 347 × 173 × 234 mm.
What does the code 588 038 068 on the Varta F10 mean?
It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 588038068. The first three digits (588) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 88 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (038) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (068) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 680 A.
How much does the Varta F10 weigh?
20.34 kg, with 88 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta G1 (90 Ah) weighs 25.2 kg.
What case size is the Varta F10?
Case size L5: 353 × 175 × 190 mm (Varta lists it as H8). The F10 fits any standard L5 battery tray.
Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta F10?
On the F10, the positive terminal is on the right with the terminals facing you: compare it with your current battery, because with reversed polarity the cables will not reach.
Are truck batteries fitted in pairs?
Almost always, in series for 24 V. Replace them in matched pairs: mixing a new one with an old one unbalances charging and shortens the new one's life.
Keep comparing: alternatives to the F10
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