# Varta H5 · Truck battery 12V 100Ah 600A

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> Varta H5 (ETN 600047060): 100 Ah truck battery, 600 A (EN), 413×175×220 mm, positive terminal on the right. Equivalent to Exide EG1008.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-h5
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-H5
- **EAN**: 4016987166444
- **MPN**: H5
- **Price**: 156,38 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-10-27

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA ProMotive SLI |
| Application | Trucks and commercial vehicles |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 100 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 600 A |
| Length | 413 mm |
| Width | 175 mm |
| Height | 220 mm |
| Weight | 27.46 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| ETN code | 600047060 |

## Quick description

Varta H5 (ETN 600 047 060, also written H 5 or 600047060): truck battery with 12 V, 100 Ah and 600 A cold cranking current, measuring 413 × 175 × 220 mm, with the positive terminal on the right. Need the positive terminal on the left? The same battery is the Varta H4.

## Description

## Where the Varta H5 fits

The Varta H5 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 H5 belongs to the Promotive SLI line. [See all Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Lead-acid technology in the H5

Inside, the H5 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.

## Varta H5 vs I6, H4 and I18: differences

The real differences between the H5 and the closest Varta models:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta H5 (this one) | 100 Ah | 600 A | 413 × 175 × 220 | right | 27.46 kg |
| Varta I6 | 110 Ah | 850 A | 413 × 175 × 220 | right | 29.04 kg |
| Varta H4 | 100 Ah | 600 A | 413 × 175 × 220 | left | 27.43 kg |
| Varta I18 | 110 Ah | 680 A | 349 × 175 × 236 | right | 28.71 kg |

- Varta I6: 10 Ah more, 250 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
- The Varta H4 is the same battery with the positive terminal on the other side: choose it if your current battery has the positive terminal on the left.
- Varta I18: 10 Ah more, 80 A more cranking power, a different case (349 × 175 × 236 mm).

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta H5

Batteries that fit the H5's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the H5.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EG1008 | Lead-acid | 100 Ah | 680 A | 413 × 175 × 220 |
| Tudor TG1008 | Lead-acid | 100 Ah | 680 A | 413 × 175 × 220 |
| Fulmen FG1008 | Lead-acid | 100 Ah | 680 A | 413 × 175 × 220 |
| Deta DG1008 | Lead-acid | 100 Ah | 680 A | 413 × 175 × 220 |

## Part numbers and codes for the Varta H5

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the H5 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | H5 (H 5) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 600047060 (also 600 047 060) |
| EAN | 4016987166444 |
| Case size according to Varta | D |
| UK code | 221 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta H 5 · Varta 600047060 · Varta 600 047 060 |

## What to look at before buying the H5

- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 600 A or less, the H5 covers your engine.
- Your current battery should say about 100 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- Polarity of the H5: positive terminal on the right (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- Length, width and height of the H5: 413 × 175 × 220 mm.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta H5

### H5 or I6: which one suits me?

Compared with the H5, the Varta I6 has 10 Ah more and 250 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 850 A or more, choose the I6; if it says 600 A or less, the H5 is enough. Both measure 413 × 175 × 220 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### Varta H5 or H4: what is the difference?

Only the polarity: the H5 has the positive terminal on the right and the H4 the positive terminal on the left. Capacity (100 Ah), cranking power and dimensions are identical. That is why their ETNs only differ in the middle group: 600 047 060 for the H5 and 600 035 060 for the H4.

### What does the code 600 047 060 on the Varta H5 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 600047060. The first three digits (600) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 100 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (047) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (060) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 600 A. Its twin with the positive terminal on the other side, the Varta H4, is 600 035 060: only the middle group changes.

### How much does the Varta H5 weigh?

27.46 kg, with 100 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta I6 (110 Ah) weighs 29.04 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta H5?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide EG1008, Tudor TG1008 and Fulmen FG1008. As the H5 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### What does HD or vibration resistance mean on a truck battery?

That the plates are fixed to withstand intense vibration (EN 50342 V3/V4). It is essential in construction, agriculture and long-haul transport.

## Keep comparing: alternatives to the H5

- [Other truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries)
- [Full Varta catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Varta H9](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-h9) · 100 Ah, 720 A, 313×175×205 mm

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