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Varta LED70 · Boat battery 12V 70Ah 760A

Reference: BOL-VARTA-LED70 · EAN 4016987167045

The Varta LED70 (ETN 932 070 076, also written 932070076) is a boat battery with 12 V, 70 Ah and 760 A cold cranking current, case size L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.

The Varta LED70 at a glance

The Varta LED70 is a battery for boats: engine starting or on-board service, depending on its design, with resistance to damp and hull vibration. With 70 Ah, the LED70 suits boats that had a battery of that capacity.

Varta lists the LED70 in its Professional EFB line. See all Varta batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta LED70

Alternatives to the LED70 with its dimensions and polarity, in EFB or AGM only: a conventional battery cannot cope with the Start-Stop cycles an EFB is built for.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Exide EZ600EFB70 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190
Tudor TZ600EFB70 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190
Exide EP600AGM70 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190
Exide EQ600AGM70 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190
Varta LA70AGM70 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190

Varta LED70 vs LA70 and LED60: which one to choose?

Torn between the LED70 and another similar Varta? This is what changes:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)PositiveWeight
Varta LED70 (this one)70 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190right18.83 kg
Varta LA7070 Ah760 A278 × 175 × 190right20.3 kg
Varta LED6060 Ah640 A242 × 175 × 190right16.49 kg
  • Varta LA70: the same capacity, the same cranking power, the same L3 case, AGM technology.
  • Varta LED60: 10 Ah less, 120 A less cranking power, a different case (242 × 175 × 190 mm).

Inside the LED70: EFB technology

The LED70 is an EFB: flooded lead-acid with reinforced plates and separators for Start-Stop. It can be replaced by an AGM, but an AGM must never be replaced by an EFB.

Check this before ordering the Varta LED70

  • The LED70 needs 278 × 175 × 190 mm of space (European case size L3): measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
  • With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the LED70 is on the right.
  • Capacity of the LED70: 70 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
  • Cold cranking: 760 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.

Varta LED70 codes and part numbers

The LED70 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceLED70
ETN code932070076 (also 932 070 076)
EAN4016987167045
Case size (EN)L3
Case size according to VartaH6/L3 EFB
UK code096EFB
Base hold-downB13
Also known asVarta 932070076 · Varta 932 070 076
Not to be confused withVarta LED80 (80 Ah, 800 A), Varta LED60 (60 Ah, 640 A)

Frequently asked questions about the Varta LED70

Varta LED70 or LA70?

Compared with the LED70, the Varta LA70 has AGM technology. With the same 70 Ah and 760 A, the difference is the technology. Choose the LA70 if your car left the factory with AGM; if it had EFB, either will do. Both measure 278 × 175 × 190 mm, so they fit the same tray.

What is the ETN code of the Varta LED70?

932070076, also written 932 070 076. The ETN (European Type Number) is printed on the label and used in parts catalogues.

How much does the Varta LED70 weigh?

The LED70 weighs 18.83 kg. For reference, the Varta LA70 (70 Ah) weighs 20.3 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Varta LED70?

In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Exide EZ600, Tudor TZ600 and Exide EP600. A conventional battery does not replace the LED70.

What case size is the Varta LED70?

Case size L3: 278 × 175 × 190 mm (Varta lists it as H6/L3 EFB). The LED70 fits any standard L3 battery tray such as the Exide EZ600.

Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta LED70?

The LED70 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 LED70 need?

An automatic charger with a lead-acid or EFB mode. Modern chargers recognise it like a conventional battery; avoid old ones without voltage control.

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