# Varta N12 · Truck battery 6V 200Ah 950A

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> Varta N12: 200 Ah truck battery, 950 A (EN), 403×175×238 mm, positive terminal on the right. Ask for a no-obligation quote.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n12
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-N12
- **EAN**: 4016987128930
- **MPN**: N12
- **Last updated**: 2026-10-27

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA ProMotive HD |
| Application | Trucks and commercial vehicles |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 6 V |
| Capacity | 200 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 950 A |
| Length | 403 mm |
| Width | 175 mm |
| Height | 238 mm |
| Weight | 31 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |

## Quick description

Varta N12 (also written N 12): truck battery with 6 V, 200 Ah and 950 A cold cranking current, measuring 403 × 175 × 238 mm, with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## Who the Varta N12 is for

The Varta N12 is a starter battery for trucks, tractors and machinery: high capacity, robust terminals and a build that withstands vibration and the starts of large engines. With 200 Ah, the N12 suits heavy vehicles that had a battery of that capacity.
The N12 belongs to the Varta VARTA ProMotive HD range. [The full range of Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta N12

No other reference in the catalogue fully matches the dimensions and polarity of the N12; you will find the closest ones among our [truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries).

## Varta N12 vs L14 and K13: differences

The real differences between the N12 and the closest Varta models:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta N12 (this one) | 200 Ah | 950 A | 403 × 175 × 238 | right | 31 kg |
| Varta L14 | 150 Ah | 760 A | 333 × 175 × 235 | right | 23 kg |
| Varta K13 | 140 Ah | 720 A | 260 × 175 × 236 | right | 19.5 kg |

- Varta L14: 50 Ah less, 190 A less cranking power, a different case (333 × 175 × 235 mm).
- Varta K13: 60 Ah less, 230 A less cranking power, a different case (260 × 175 × 236 mm).

## What it means that the N12 is lead-acid

The N12 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. In cars without energy management, the N12 needs no special registration: just connect it.

## What to look at before buying the N12

- Measure the space: the N12 takes up 403 × 175 × 238 mm.
- The N12 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- Capacity of the N12: 200 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- Cold cranking: 950 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.

## Varta N12 codes and part numbers

Look for any of these N12 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

| Commercial reference | N12 (N 12) |
|---|---|
| EAN | 4016987128930 |
| Also known as | Varta N 12 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta E12 (74 Ah, 680 A, positive terminal on the left), Varta A12 (35 Ah, 340 A, positive terminal on the left), Varta M12 (180 Ah, 1,400 A) |

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta N12

### Varta N12 or L14?

Compared with the N12, the Varta L14 has 50 Ah less and 190 A less cranking power. The N12 cranks harder; the L14 is only a good option if your original battery says 760 A or less. Mind the space: the L14 measures 333 × 175 × 235 mm.

### How much does the Varta N12 weigh?

The N12 weighs 31 kg. For reference, the Varta L14 (150 Ah) weighs 23 kg.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta N12?

The N12 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 N12 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.

## Other options if you are unsure about the N12

- [All 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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