# Varta LFD230 · Boat battery 12V 230Ah 1,150A

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> Varta LFD230 (ETN 930231115): 230 Ah boat battery, 1,150 A (EN), 518×276×242 mm. Equivalent to Exide ET1600 and Exide EP2100.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-lfd230
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-LFD230
- **EAN**: 4016987158609
- **MPN**: LFD230
- **Price**: 283,51 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-10-27

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA Professional Dual Purpose |
| Application | Boats |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 230 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 1150 A |
| Length | 518 mm |
| Width | 276 mm |
| Height | 242 mm |
| Weight | 56.8 kg |
| Terminal layout | 3 |
| ETN code | 930231115 |

## Quick description

The Varta LFD230 (ETN 930 231 115, also written 930231115) is a boat battery with 12 V, 230 Ah and 1,150 A cold cranking current, measuring 518 × 276 × 242 mm.

## Description

## Who the Varta LFD230 is for

The Varta LFD230 is a battery for boats: engine starting or on-board service, depending on its design, with resistance to damp and hull vibration. With 230 Ah, the LFD230 suits boats that had a battery of that capacity.
Varta lists the LFD230 in its Professional Dual Purpose line. [More Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta LFD230

Same dimensions and polarity as the LFD230, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the LFD230 can also be replaced by an EFB or AGM of the same size if you want more cycles.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide ET1600 | Lead-acid | 230 Ah | 1,100 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |
| Exide EP2100 | AGM | 240 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |
| Varta LED240 | EFB | 240 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 276 × 242 |

## Varta LFD230 vs LED240 and LA210: differences

How the LFD230 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta LFD230 (this one) | 230 Ah | 1,150 A | 518 × 276 × 242 | 56.8 kg |
| Varta LED240 | 240 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 276 × 242 | 59.47 kg |
| Varta LA210 | 210 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 276 × 242 | 61.3 kg |

- Varta LED240: 10 Ah more, 50 A more cranking power, the same dimensions, EFB technology.
- Varta LA210: 20 Ah less, 50 A more cranking power, the same dimensions, AGM technology.

## What it means that the LFD230 is lead-acid

The LFD230 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. In cars without energy management, the LFD230 needs no special registration: just connect it.

## Before ordering the LFD230, check this

- Length, width and height of the LFD230: 518 × 276 × 242 mm.
- With 230 Ah, the LFD230 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- Cold cranking: 1,150 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.

## Varta LFD230 codes and part numbers

Look for any of these LFD230 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

| Commercial reference | LFD230 |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 930231115 (also 930 231 115) |
| EAN | 4016987158609 |
| Case size according to Varta | C |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta 930231115 · Varta 930 231 115 |

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta LFD230

### Varta LFD230 or LED240?

Compared with the LFD230, the Varta LED240 has 10 Ah more, 50 A more cranking power and EFB technology. If your current battery says 1,200 A or more, choose the LED240; if it says 1,150 A or less, the LFD230 is enough. Both measure 518 × 276 × 242 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### What is the ETN code of the Varta LFD230?

930231115, also written 930 231 115. The ETN (European Type Number) is printed on the label and used in parts catalogues.

### How much does the Varta LFD230 weigh?

The LFD230 weighs 56.8 kg. For reference, the Varta LED240 (240 Ah) weighs 59.47 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta LFD230?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide ET1600, Exide EP2100 and Varta LED240. As the LFD230 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### Which charger does the Varta LFD230 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 LFD230

- [More marine and boat batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/marine-boat-batteries)
- [More Varta models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Exide ET1600](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-et1600) · 230 Ah, 1,100 A, 518×274×240 mm
- [Exide EP2100](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-ep2100) · 240 Ah, 1,200 A, 518×274×240 mm

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