# Varta LA60 · Boat battery 12V 60Ah 680A

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> Varta LA60 (ETN 840060068): 60 Ah boat battery, 680 A (EN), 242×175×190 mm, positive terminal on the right, AGM. Equivalent to Exide EP500.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-la60
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-LA60
- **EAN**: 4016987166970
- **MPN**: LA60
- **Price**: 144,57 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-10-27

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA Professional Dual Purpose AGM |
| Application | Boats |
| Technology | AGM |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 60 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 680 A |
| Length | 242 mm |
| Width | 175 mm |
| Height | 190 mm |
| Weight | 17.29 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| Case size | L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm) |
| ETN code | 840060068 |

## Quick description

The Varta LA60 (ETN 840 060 068, also written 840060068) is a boat battery with 12 V, 60 Ah and 680 A cold cranking current, case size L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## Who the Varta LA60 is for

The Varta LA60 is made for marine use. Fit the LA60 securely on board and away from bilge water.
In the Varta catalogue, the LA60 belongs to the Professional AGM line. [More Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## AGM technology in the LA60

Inside, the LA60 has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. It is fitted in cars with advanced Start-Stop and in deep-cycle equipment.

## Varta LA60 vs LA50 and LA70: differences

How the LA60 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta LA60 (this one) | 60 Ah | 680 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 17.29 kg |
| Varta LA50 | 50 Ah | 540 A | 207 × 175 × 190 | right | 14.72 kg |
| Varta LA70 | 70 Ah | 760 A | 278 × 175 × 190 | right | 20.3 kg |

- Varta LA50: 10 Ah less, 140 A less cranking power, a different case (207 × 175 × 190 mm).
- Varta LA70: 10 Ah more, 80 A more cranking power, a different case (278 × 175 × 190 mm).

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta LA60

As the LA60 is an AGM battery, we only list other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: neither an EFB nor a conventional battery can replace it.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EP500 | AGM | 60 Ah | 680 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |

## Varta LA60 codes and part numbers

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the LA60 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | LA60 |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 840060068 (also 840 060 068) |
| EAN | 4016987166970 |
| Case size (EN) | L2 |
| Case size according to Varta | H5/L2 |
| UK code | 027AGM |
| Base hold-down | B13 |
| Also known as | Varta 840060068 · Varta 840 060 068 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta LA70 (70 Ah, 760 A), Varta LA80 (80 Ah, 800 A), Varta LA50 (50 Ah, 540 A) |

## Check this before ordering the Varta LA60

- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 680 A or less, the LA60 covers your engine.
- With 60 Ah, the LA60 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- The LA60 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- Measure the space: the LA60 takes up 242 × 175 × 190 mm (European case size L2).

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta LA60

### Varta LA60 or LA50?

Compared with the LA60, the Varta LA50 has 10 Ah less and 140 A less cranking power. The LA60 cranks harder; the LA50 is only a good option if your original battery says 540 A or less. Mind the space: the LA50 measures 207 × 175 × 190 mm.

### What is the ETN code of the Varta LA60?

840060068, also written 840 060 068. The ETN (European Type Number) is printed on the label and used in parts catalogues.

### How much does the Varta LA60 weigh?

The LA60 weighs 17.29 kg. For reference, the Varta LA50 (50 Ah) weighs 14.72 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta LA60?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Exide EP500. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the LA60.

### What case size is the Varta LA60?

Case size L2: 242 × 175 × 190 mm (Varta lists it as H5/L2). The LA60 fits any standard L2 battery tray such as the Exide EP500.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta LA60?

The LA60 has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.

### Which charger does the Varta LA60 need?

A charger with an AGM mode that limits voltage to about 14.4-14.7 V. Never an old unregulated charger: overcharging dries out an AGM beyond repair.

## Other options if you are unsure about the LA60

- [More marine and boat batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/marine-boat-batteries)
- [The whole Varta range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Fullriver FT610-47](https://bateriasonline.es/en/fullriver-ft610-47) · 50 Ah, 610 A, 241×175×190 mm

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