# Varta N9 · Truck battery 12V 225Ah 1,150A

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> Varta N9 (ETN 725103115): 225 Ah truck battery, 1,150 A (EN), 518×276×242 mm. Equivalent to Exide EG2253 and Exide EG2254.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n9
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-N9
- **EAN**: 4016987166253
- **MPN**: N9
- **Price**: 226,54 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-06

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA ProMotive SLI |
| Application | Trucks and commercial vehicles |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 225 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 1150 A |
| Length | 518 mm |
| Width | 276 mm |
| Height | 242 mm |
| Weight | 54.41 kg |
| Terminal layout | 3 |
| ETN code | 725103115 |

## Quick description

Varta N9 (ETN 725 103 115, also written N 9 or 725103115): truck battery with 12 V, 225 Ah and 1,150 A cold cranking current, measuring 518 × 276 × 242 mm.

## Description

## Who the Varta N9 is for

The Varta N9 turns heavy diesel engines and powers cabs with high consumption. With 225 Ah, the N9 suits heavy vehicles that had a battery of that capacity.
In the Varta catalogue, the N9 belongs to the Promotive SLI line. [More Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Lead-acid technology in the N9

Inside, the N9 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. It is a robust, well-known technology with a good capacity-to-price ratio, and still the basis of most cars, trucks and traction equipment.

## Varta N9 vs N5 and N2: which one to choose?

What sets the N9 apart from its neighbours in the Varta range:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta N9 (this one) | 225 Ah | 1,150 A | 518 × 276 × 242 | 54.41 kg |
| Varta N5 | 220 Ah | 1,150 A | 518 × 276 × 242 | 56.79 kg |
| Varta N2 | 200 Ah | 1,050 A | 518 × 276 × 242 | 53.61 kg |

- Varta N5: 5 Ah less, the same cranking power, the same dimensions.
- Varta N2: 25 Ah less, 100 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta N9

Batteries that fit the N9's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the N9.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronobat SHD-225.3 | Lead-acid | 225 Ah | 1,150 A | 518 × 276 × 242 |
| Exide EG2253 | Lead-acid | 225 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |
| Exide EG2254 | Lead-acid | 225 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |
| Tudor TG2253 | Lead-acid | 225 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |
| Tudor TG2254 | Lead-acid | 225 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |
| Fulmen FG2253 | Lead-acid | 225 Ah | 1,200 A | 518 × 274 × 240 |

## Part numbers and codes for the Varta N9

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the N9 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | N9 (N 9) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 725103115 (also 725 103 115) |
| EAN | 4016987166253 |
| Case size according to Varta | C |
| UK code | 625SHD |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta N 9 · Varta 725103115 · Varta 725 103 115 |

## What to look at before buying the N9

- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 1,150 A or less, the N9 covers your engine.
- With 225 Ah, the N9 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- The N9 needs 518 × 276 × 242 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta N9

### N9 or N5: which one suits me?

Compared with the N9, the Varta N5 has 5 Ah less. With the same cranking power (1,150 A), the N9 and the N5 differ in capacity: the one with more Ah supports more load with the engine off. Both measure 518 × 276 × 242 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### What does the code 725 103 115 on the Varta N9 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 725103115. The first three digits (725) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 225 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (103) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (115) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 1,150 A.

### How much does the Varta N9 weigh?

54.41 kg, with 225 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta N5 (220 Ah) weighs 56.79 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta N9?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Kronobat SHD-225.3, Exide EG2253 and Exide EG2254. As the N9 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

## Keep comparing: alternatives to the N9

- [Other truck, commercial and agricultural vehicle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/truck-agricultural-batteries)
- [The whole Varta range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Kronobat SHD-225.3](https://bateriasonline.es/en/kronobat-shd-225-3) · 225 Ah, 1,150 A, 518×276×242 mm
- [Exide EG2253](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-eg2253) · 225 Ah, 1,200 A, 518×274×240 mm

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