Varta
Varta I8 · Truck battery 12V 120Ah 680A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-I8 · EAN 4016987166352
Varta I8 (ETN 620 045 068, also written I 8 or 620045068): truck battery with 12 V, 120 Ah and 680 A cold cranking current, measuring 513 × 189 × 223 mm.
Varta I8 · Truck battery 12V 120Ah 680A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 120Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 680A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 513 × 189 × 223 mm
Price:
€135.28
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The Varta I8 at a glance
The Varta I8 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 I8 belongs to the Promotive SLI line. More Varta batteries
What it means that the I8 is lead-acid
Inside, the I8 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 I8 vs K8 and K7: which one to choose?
What sets the I8 apart from its neighbours in the Varta range:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta I8 (this one) | 120 Ah | 680 A | 513 × 189 × 223 | 32.29 kg |
| Varta K8 | 140 Ah | 800 A | 513 × 189 × 223 | 34.76 kg |
| Varta K7 | 145 Ah | 800 A | 513 × 189 × 223 | 37.12 kg |
- Varta K8: 20 Ah more, 120 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
- Varta K7: 25 Ah more, 120 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta I8
Batteries that fit the I8's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the I8.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EG1203 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |
| Tudor TG1203 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |
| Fulmen FG1203 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |
| Deta DG1203 | Lead-acid | 120 Ah | 680 A | 513 × 189 × 223 |
Part numbers and codes for the Varta I8
Shops, garages and catalogues identify the I8 with these codes:
| Commercial reference | I8 (I 8) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 620045068 (also 620 045 068) |
| EAN | 4016987166352 |
| Case size according to Varta | A |
| UK code | 627 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta I 8 · Varta 620045068 · Varta 620 045 068 |
What to look at before buying the I8
- The I8 delivers 680 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- With 120 Ah, the I8 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- Length, width and height of the I8: 513 × 189 × 223 mm.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta I8
I8 or K8: which one suits me?
Compared with the I8, the Varta K8 has 20 Ah more and 120 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 800 A or more, choose the K8; if it says 680 A or less, the I8 is enough. Both measure 513 × 189 × 223 mm, so they fit the same tray.
What does the code 620 045 068 on the Varta I8 mean?
It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 620045068. 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 (045) 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 I8 weigh?
32.29 kg, with 120 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta K8 (140 Ah) weighs 34.76 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta I8?
With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide EG1203, Tudor TG1203 and Fulmen FG1203. As the I8 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.
Which charger does the Varta I8 need?
An automatic lead-acid charger with cut-off or maintenance mode, rated at 10 to 20% of its capacity in amps. If it is a vented type, check the electrolyte level and top up only with distilled water.
Keep comparing: alternatives to the I8
- Other truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries
- The whole Varta range
- Exide EG1203 · 120 Ah, 680 A, 513×189×223 mm
- Tudor TG1203 · 120 Ah, 680 A, 513×189×223 mm
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