# Varta LAD85 · Boat battery 12V 85Ah 465A

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> Varta LAD85: 85 Ah boat battery, 465 A (EN), 260×169×230.5 mm, positive terminal on the right, AGM. Ask for a no-obligation quote.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-lad85
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-LAD85
- **EAN**: 4016987141199
- **MPN**: LAD85
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-06

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA Professional Deep Cycle AGM |
| Application | Boats |
| Technology | AGM |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 85 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 465 A |
| Length | 260 mm |
| Width | 169 mm |
| Height | 230.5 mm |
| Weight | 25.3 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |

## Quick description

Varta LAD85: boat battery with 12 V, 85 Ah and 465 A cold cranking current, measuring 260 × 169 × 230.5 mm, with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## The Varta LAD85 at a glance

The Varta LAD85 is a battery for boats: engine starting or on-board service, depending on its design, with resistance to damp and hull vibration. With 85 Ah, the LAD85 suits boats that had a battery of that capacity.
The LAD85 belongs to the Varta VARTA Professional Deep Cycle AGM range. [More Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta LAD85

We have no other battery with exactly the dimensions and polarity of the LAD85. Browse the rest of our [marine and boat batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/marine-boat-batteries) to compare close options.

## Varta LAD85 vs LA70 and LA60

The real differences between the LAD85 and the closest Varta models:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta LAD85 (this one) | 85 Ah | 465 A | 260 × 169 × 230.5 | right | 25.3 kg |
| Varta LA70 | 70 Ah | 760 A | 278 × 175 × 190 | right | 20.3 kg |
| Varta LA60 | 60 Ah | 680 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 17.29 kg |

- Varta LA70: 15 Ah less, 295 A more cranking power, a different case (278 × 175 × 190 mm).
- Varta LA60: 25 Ah less, 215 A more cranking power, a different case (242 × 175 × 190 mm).

## What it means that the LAD85 is AGM

The LAD85 is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. It withstands many more cycles than a conventional lead battery, at the cost of being more sensitive to overcharging.

## Before ordering the LAD85, check this

- Measure the space: the LAD85 takes up 260 × 169 × 230.5 mm.
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the LAD85 is on the right.
- Capacity of the LAD85: 85 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- The LAD85 delivers 465 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.

## Part numbers and codes for the Varta LAD85

The LAD85 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

| Commercial reference | LAD85 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 4016987141199 |

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta LAD85

### LAD85 or LA70: which one suits me?

Compared with the LAD85, the Varta LA70 has 15 Ah less and 295 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 760 A or more, choose the LA70; if it says 465 A or less, the LAD85 is enough. Mind the space: the LA70 measures 278 × 175 × 190 mm.

### How much does the Varta LAD85 weigh?

25.3 kg, with 85 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta LA70 (70 Ah) weighs 20.3 kg.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta LAD85?

On the LAD85, the positive terminal is on the right with the terminals facing you: compare it with your current battery, because with reversed polarity the cables will not reach.

## More batteries to compare with the LAD85

- [All marine and boat batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/marine-boat-batteries)
- [The whole Varta range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

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