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Varta I5 · Truck battery 12V 110Ah 680A

Reference: BOL-VARTA-I5 · EAN 4016987166482

The Varta I5 (ETN 610 048 068, also written I 5 or 610048068) is a truck battery with 12 V, 110 Ah and 680 A cold cranking current, measuring 347 × 173 × 234 mm, with the positive terminal on the left.

The Varta I5 at a glance

The Varta I5 is a starter battery for trucks, tractors and machinery: high capacity, robust terminals and a build that withstands vibration and the starts of large engines. The I5 is fitted alone or in pairs, in series, for the 24 V system of many trucks.

Varta lists the I5 in its Promotive SLI line. See all Varta batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta I5

Same dimensions and polarity as the I5, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the I5 can also be replaced by an EFB or AGM of the same size if you want more cycles.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Kronobat HD-110.1Lead-acid110 Ah680 A347 × 173 × 234
Exide EG1101Lead-acid110 Ah750 A349 × 175 × 235
Tudor TG1101Lead-acid110 Ah750 A349 × 175 × 235
Fulmen FG1101Lead-acid110 Ah750 A349 × 175 × 235
Deta DG1101Lead-acid110 Ah750 A349 × 175 × 235

Varta I5 vs G2 and H17: which one to choose?

How the I5 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)PositiveWeight
Varta I5 (this one)110 Ah680 A347 × 173 × 234left26.8 kg
Varta G290 Ah540 A347 × 173 × 234left25.2 kg
Varta H17105 Ah800 A330 × 172 × 238–24.67 kg
  • Varta G2: 20 Ah less, 140 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.
  • Varta H17: 5 Ah less, 120 A more cranking power, a different case (330 × 172 × 238 mm).

What it means that the I5 is lead-acid

The I5 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. Avoid leaving them discharged, as they sulphate, and charge them with a charger that cuts off or switches to maintenance when finished.

What to look at before buying the I5

  • The I5 needs 347 × 173 × 234 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
  • With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the I5 is on the left.
  • Your current battery should say about 110 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 680 A or less, the I5 covers your engine.

Varta I5 codes and part numbers

The I5 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceI5 (I 5)
ETN code610048068 (also 610 048 068)
EAN4016987166482
Case size according to VartaLOT7
UK code664
Base hold-downB00
Also known asVarta I 5 · Varta 610048068 · Varta 610 048 068 · LOT7

Frequently asked questions about the Varta I5

Varta I5 or G2?

Compared with the I5, the Varta G2 has 20 Ah less and 140 A less cranking power. The I5 cranks harder; the G2 is only a good option if your original battery says 540 A or less. Both measure 347 × 173 × 234 mm, so they fit the same tray.

What does the code 610 048 068 on the Varta I5 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 610048068. 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 (048) 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 I5 weigh?

The I5 weighs 26.8 kg. For reference, the Varta G2 (90 Ah) weighs 25.2 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Varta I5?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Kronobat HD-110.1, Exide EG1101 and Tudor TG1101. As the I5 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta I5?

The I5 has the positive terminal on the left, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.

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