# Varta L5 · Truck battery 12V 155Ah 900A

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> Varta L5: 155 Ah truck battery, 900 A (EN), 510×218×230 mm. VAT included and shipping cost shown before you pay.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-l5
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-L5
- **EAN**: 4016987129210
- **MPN**: L5
- **Price**: 192,96 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-10-27

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA ProMotive HD |
| Application | Trucks and commercial vehicles |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 155 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 900 A |
| Length | 510 mm |
| Width | 218 mm |
| Height | 230 mm |
| Weight | 40.98 kg |
| Terminal layout | 4 |

## Quick description

Varta L5 (also written L 5): truck battery with 12 V, 155 Ah and 900 A cold cranking current, measuring 510 × 218 × 230 mm.

## Description

## Where the Varta L5 fits

The Varta L5 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. With 155 Ah, the L5 suits heavy vehicles that had a battery of that capacity.
The L5 belongs to the Varta VARTA ProMotive HD range. [More Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta L5

We have no other battery with exactly the dimensions and polarity of the L5. Browse the rest of our [truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries) to compare close options.

## Varta L5 vs M6 and M9

What sets the L5 apart from its neighbours in the Varta range:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta L5 (this one) | 155 Ah | 900 A | 510 × 218 × 230 | 40.98 kg |
| Varta M6 | 170 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 43.93 kg |
| Varta M9 | 170 Ah | 1,000 A | 513 × 223 × 223 | 41.11 kg |

- Varta M6: 15 Ah more, 100 A more cranking power, a different case (513 × 223 × 223 mm).
- Varta M9: 15 Ah more, 100 A more cranking power, a different case (513 × 223 × 223 mm).

## Lead-acid technology in the L5

Inside, the L5 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.

## Check this before ordering the Varta L5

- Measure the space: the L5 takes up 510 × 218 × 230 mm.
- With 155 Ah, the L5 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- Cold cranking: 900 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.

## Part numbers and codes for the Varta L5

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the L5 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | L5 (L 5) |
|---|---|
| EAN | 4016987129210 |
| Also known as | Varta L 5 |

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta L5

### L5 or M6: which one suits me?

Compared with the L5, the Varta M6 has 15 Ah more and 100 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 1,000 A or more, choose the M6; if it says 900 A or less, the L5 is enough. Mind the space: the M6 measures 513 × 223 × 223 mm.

### How much does the Varta L5 weigh?

40.98 kg, with 155 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta M6 (170 Ah) weighs 43.93 kg.

### Which charger does the Varta L5 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 L5

- [Other truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries)
- [The whole Varta range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

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