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VARTA C40 (ProMotive EFB 740500120)

VARTA C40 (ProMotive EFB 740500120)

$910.00 AUD
$910.00 AUD
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Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Model / Short Code VARTA ProMotive EFB C40
ETN 740500120
UK Code 625EFB
Voltage 12V
Capacity 240 Ah
Cranking Performance 1200 CCA
Dimensions (LWH) 518 x 276 x 215 mm (Total Height: 242 mm)
Case Size C
Technology Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB)
Maintenance Profile Fully Maintenance-Free

The VARTA ProMotive EFB C40 (740500120 / UK 625EFB) is an industrial-grade, ultra-high-capacity automotive battery engineered in Germany and produced to the highest European standards to exceed the most rigorous fleet demands. Custom-built for heavy-duty commercial trucks, long-haul transport fleets, and heavy machinery operating under massive electrical loads, this high-calibre 240Ah power source delivers three times the cyclic longevity of conventional alternatives. Featuring extreme vibration resistance, it is uniquely optimised for demanding end-of-frame chassis installations, ensuring unwavering performance and structural safety under harsh road conditions.

Perfect for fleet operators who demand:

  • ✓ 3x the cycle life compared to conventional commercial batteries to radically lower the total cost of ownership
  • ✓ Extreme vibration resistance specifically engineered for demanding end-of-frame chassis fitment
  • ✓ Trusted hoteling functionality designed to run parking coolers and cabin heaters up to three nights a week

Key Features & Benefits

Advanced EFB Technology

  • • Delivers 3x the cyclic longevity of a standard commercial battery layout
  • • Superior charge acceptance ensures rapid recovery during heavy commercial hauling
  • • Minimises downtime by handling frequent deep discharge routines comfortably

End-of-Frame Vibration Resistance

  • • Structural reinforcement engineered to withstand punishing mechanical shock profiles
  • • Perfect for modern commercial transport designs utilising end-of-frame chassis placement
  • • Internal grid protection actively guards plates against premature breakdown and road abuse

Basic Hoteling Optimisation

  • • Tailored for long-haul overnight driver comfort in high-demand transport vehicles
  • • Safely powers parking coolers, cabin heaters, and onboard tech up to 3 nights per week
  • • Guarantees a powerful 1200 CCA engine start even after sustained auxiliary power usage

German Engineering & OE Quality

  • • Designed with precision and expertise in Germany for ultimate operational reliability
  • • Produced to the highest European standards, ensuring best-in-class manufacturing quality
  • • Completely maintenance-free configuration eliminates manual fluid checks

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • ✓ Massive 3x cyclic life increases long-term vehicle fleet profitability
  • ✓ Industry-leading vibration resistance shields components from extreme road conditions
  • ✓ Hoteling is ready to reduce cabin idling wear and fuel overheads
  • ✓ 100% compliant with commercial original equipment spare part parameters

Considerations

  • • Large footprint (518 mm length, Case Size C) requires a substantial industrial battery tray
  • • Optimised for basic hoteling; full-time off-grid hoteling demands may require full AGM profiles
  • • Extreme weight and output mean it is not suitable for standard passenger vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EFB technology, and how does it benefit my commercial fleet?

EFB stands for Enhanced Flooded Battery. It incorporates a specialised polyfleece scrim layer onto the internal lead plates, keeping active chemical mass firmly attached. This results in three times the cyclic durability of a standard battery and vastly improved charge acceptance on commercial hauling routes.

What does basic hoteling function mean?

Basic hoteling means the battery is custom-engineered to power driver-comfort systems like parking coolers, cabin heaters, and electrical accessories during rest periods (up to three nights per week) without sacrificing the massive 1200 CCA cranking power needed to restart the vehicle.

Why is high vibration resistance critical for end-of-frame installation?

Batteries mounted at the end of a truck's chassis frame experience intensified G-forces and severe road vibrations. The VARTA ProMotive EFB features robust structural bracing and bonding designed specifically to prevent internal mechanical damage in extreme conditions.

Is this battery truly maintenance-free?

Yes. VARTA's precise European factory-sealed lid engineering minimises fluid loss and internal electrolyte vaporisation, creating a fully maintenance-free block that never requires water top-ups throughout its entire working lifespan.

Battery Compatibility Guide

Direct Replacement Models

C40
740500120
UK Code 625EFB / Case C
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