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Varta I18 · Truck battery 12V 110Ah 680A

Reference: BOL-VARTA-I18 · EAN 4016987166475

The Varta I18 (ETN 610 404 068, also written I 18 or 610404068) is a truck battery with 12 V, 110 Ah and 680 A cold cranking current, measuring 349 × 175 × 236 mm, with the positive terminal on the right.

The Varta I18 at a glance

The Varta I18 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. With 110 Ah, the I18 suits heavy vehicles that had a battery of that capacity.

In the Varta catalogue, the I18 belongs to the Promotive SLI line. See all Varta batteries

Lead-acid technology in the I18

Inside, the I18 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 I18 vs I9 and G1

How the I18 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)PositiveWeight
Varta I18 (this one)110 Ah680 A349 × 175 × 236right28.71 kg
Varta I9120 Ah780 A349 × 175 × 236right29.01 kg
Varta G190 Ah540 A347 × 173 × 234right25.2 kg
  • Varta I9: 10 Ah more, 100 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
  • Varta G1: 20 Ah less, 140 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.

Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta I18

Same dimensions and polarity as the I18, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the I18 can also be replaced by an EFB or AGM of the same size if you want more cycles.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Exide EG1100Lead-acid110 Ah750 A349 × 175 × 235
Exide EG1102Lead-acid110 Ah750 A349 × 175 × 235
Tudor TG1100Lead-acid110 Ah750 A349 × 175 × 235
Tudor TG1102Lead-acid110 Ah750 A349 × 175 × 235
Fulmen FG1100Lead-acid110 Ah750 A349 × 175 × 235
Fulmen FG1102Lead-acid110 Ah750 A349 × 175 × 235

Varta I18 codes and part numbers

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the I18 with these codes:

Commercial referenceI18 (I 18)
ETN code610404068 (also 610 404 068)
EAN4016987166475
Case size according to VartaLOT 7
UK code665
Base hold-downB01
Also known asVarta I 18 · Varta 610404068 · Varta 610 404 068
Not to be confused withVarta B18 (44 Ah, 440 A), Varta F18 (85 Ah, 800 A), Varta I11 (112 Ah, 510 A)

What to look at before buying the I18

  • Cold cranking: 680 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
  • Your current battery should say about 110 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • The I18 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
  • Length, width and height of the I18: 349 × 175 × 236 mm.

Frequently asked questions about the Varta I18

Varta I18 or I9?

Compared with the I18, the Varta I9 has 10 Ah more and 100 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 780 A or more, choose the I9; if it says 680 A or less, the I18 is enough. Both measure 349 × 175 × 236 mm, so they fit the same tray.

What does the code 610 404 068 on the Varta I18 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 610404068. The first three digits (610) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 110 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (404) 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 I18 weigh?

The I18 weighs 28.71 kg. For reference, the Varta I9 (120 Ah) weighs 29.01 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Varta I18?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide EG1100, Exide EG1102 and Tudor TG1100. As the I18 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta I18?

The I18 has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.

Other options if you are unsure about the I18

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