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Varta I16 · Truck battery 12V 120Ah 760A

Reference: BOL-VARTA-I16 · EAN 4016987166406

The Varta I16 (ETN 620 109 076, also written I 16 or 620109076) is a truck battery with 12 V, 120 Ah and 760 A cold cranking current, measuring 510 × 175 × 235 mm.

Who the Varta I16 is for

The Varta I16 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. With 120 Ah, the I16 suits heavy vehicles that had a battery of that capacity.

In the Varta catalogue, the I16 belongs to the Promotive SLI line. The full range of Varta batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta I16

No other reference in the catalogue fully matches the dimensions and polarity of the I16; you will find the closest ones among our truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries.

Varta I16 vs I8 and I2: which one to choose?

How the I16 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)Weight
Varta I16 (this one)120 Ah760 A510 × 175 × 23535.12 kg
Varta I8120 Ah680 A513 × 189 × 22332.29 kg
Varta I2110 Ah760 A514 × 175 × 21030.9 kg
  • Varta I8: the same capacity, 80 A less cranking power, a different case (513 × 189 × 223 mm).
  • Varta I2: 10 Ah less, the same cranking power, a different case (514 × 175 × 210 mm).

Lead-acid technology in the I16

Inside, the I16 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. If the I16 is left discharged for weeks it sulphates: a maintenance charger prevents this.

Before ordering the I16, check this

  • The I16 needs 510 × 175 × 235 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
  • Capacity of the I16: 120 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
  • The I16 delivers 760 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.

Varta I16 codes and part numbers

This is how the Varta I16 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

Commercial referenceI16 (I 16)
ETN code620109076 (also 620 109 076)
EAN4016987166406
Case size according to VartaMAC120
Base hold-downB03
Also known asVarta I 16 · Varta 620109076 · Varta 620 109 076 · MAC120
Not to be confused withVarta F16 (80 Ah, 740 A, positive terminal on the right), Varta A16 (40 Ah, 340 A, positive terminal on the right), Varta I11 (112 Ah, 510 A, positive terminal on the right)

Frequently asked questions about the Varta I16

Varta I16 or I8?

Compared with the I16, the Varta I8 has 80 A less cranking power. The I16 cranks harder; the I8 is only a good option if your original battery says 680 A or less. Mind the space: the I8 measures 513 × 189 × 223 mm.

What does the code 620 109 076 on the Varta I16 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 620109076. The first three digits (620) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 120 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (109) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (076) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 760 A.

How much does the Varta I16 weigh?

The I16 weighs 35.12 kg. For reference, the Varta I8 (120 Ah) weighs 32.29 kg.

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