BUFFALO BULL AGM
COMFORT FOR LONG DISTANCES
THE POWER FOR LONG-DISTANCE HGVS WITH AGM-TECHNOLOGY
Nowadays, a long-distance HGV is more than just a means of transporting goods from A to B. It’s the trucker’s place of work as well as their home for more than 3 days a week. Banner is launching the new Buffalo Bull Absorbent Glass Mat to meet these extensive demands.
The optimum starter and on-board electrical system battery for long-distance HGVs (long-distance lorries) in the toughest sustained deployment.
Always enough power! For starting the engine and supplying the electrical system – in other words, perfect living comfort. Always and everywhere! Even while using the largest power consumers, such as air conditioning, auxiliary heating, refrigerator, lighting and entertainment.
+ Full starting power and MEGA comfort are guaranteed by the new Buffalo Bull Absorbent Glass Mat starter and on-board electrical system battery for every long-distance HGV and therefore for every trucker.
+ More than enough power for starting the engine and on-board power supply. Enough starting power in the morning without having to run the engine overnight.
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The driver spends the night in the vehicle and uses a large number of different electrical consumers. Overnight stays: up to one week. |
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Charging the battery while driving within 9 hours at low voltage (14.3 V/battery), which means that the battery must be optimally charged. |
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Guaranteed extreme vibration resistance, even with integral rear installation of the battery in the HGV. |
PRODUCT BENEFITS
- Three times the cycle stability compared to conventional SHD batteries, due to active mass formulation and mat supports
- Robust design and best vibration resistance thanks to special set fixing.
- Improved corrosion resistance of the grids due to the use of continuous manufacturing processes.
- No acid stratification due to Absorbent Glass Mat design.
- Excellent charge absorption: regulator voltage of the vehicle is optimally suited even for deeply discharged batteries
- Calcium technology ensures minimum water consumption.
- Designed for highest energy demand due to increasing comfort functions in long-distance HGVs.
- Optimal for integral rear mounting (EURO exhaust gas class 5/6).
- Central degassing with integrated backfire protection.
- Add-ons to improve product safety: short-circuit protection, electrostatic discharge plugs*.
BENEFITS FOR
- Due to increasing requirements, the trend is moving more and more towards Absorbent Glass Mat technology.
- Absorbent Glass Mat is being used more and more frequently in the OE sector.
- Longer lifetime.
- No acid stratification.
- Full-range supplier of truck batteries for the entire cross-brand HGV fleet.
- Continuous expansion of the product range.
- OE quality
- Professional advice and training.
- Ideal for use with numerous additional consumers, such as parking air conditioning/heating, etc.
- Tailor-made for the hotel function.
- Excellent, fast charging
- Good starting performance even when partially discharged.
- Long life (3 times cycle life compared to conventional SHD starter batteries).
- Fuel saving functions – EcoRoll, coasting, platooning.
- Continuous expansion of the product range.
- Satisfied truckers who love the comfort and quality of life.
- OE quality
- Professional advice and training.
- Ideal for use with numerous additional consumers, such as parking air conditioning/heating, etc.
- Tailor-made for the hotel function.
- V3+ vibration resistance, ideal for near-axle installation (integral rear).
- Excellent, fast charging
- Good starting performance even when partially discharged.
- Long life (3 times cycle life compared to conventional SHD starter batteries).
- Fuel saving functions – EcoRoll, coasting, platooning.
- Enough power for starting the engine and on-board power supply.
ENERGY-INTENSIVE ELECTRICAL CONSUMERS
THE BIGGEST ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS IN THE LONG-DISTANCE HGV
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Fridge |
The fridge consumes about 1-3 Ah (depending on the outside temperature). If it remains switched on over the weekend, a fully charged battery can be discharged by more than 50%. If the battery is not fully charged, deep discharge may occur.
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Air conditioning |
The air conditioning in the HGV consumes approx. 10-30 Ah and switches off when the battery state of charge reaches 45%. At an outside temperature of +30 °C and a cab temperature of +26 °C, the air conditioning can be used for 8-10 hours. At a cab temperature of +20 °C, this time is reduced to approx. 4-5 hours. So, always choose an inside temperature that is similar to the outside temperature.
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Lighting and entertainment |
Lighting and entertainment are other large electricity consumers. The interior lighting consumes about 5 Ah. If the TV and an audio system or laptop are used, another 4-5 Ah are consumed.
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Auxiliary heating |
With an energy requirement of approx. 4-10 Ah, the auxiliary heating is often the biggest consumer of electricity in winter. As this is used at low temperatures, the battery power is significantly reduced. At an outside temperature of -18 °C, for example, the battery capacity is reduced to only about 50%.
Long-distance transport – HGVs are the driver's home and workplace and are more comfortable than some hotel rooms.
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GOLD EDITION
BUFFALO BULL AGM
THE POWER FOR LONG-DISTANCE HGVS WITH AGM-TECHNOLOGY
Requirements
- Starter and on-board electrical system battery.
- Extremely high energy demand due to increasing comfort functions
- Extreme vibration resistance with integral rear installation of the battery in the HGV.
- Overnight stays: up to one week.
- Several hours a day in residential or accessories mode.
- Latest model generation in combination with state-of-the-art fuel-saving technologies, such as platooning, EcoRolling, coasting, etc.
- For all long-distance HGVs: MAN, Mercedes, Scania, Steyr Trucks, Volvo, etc.
AGM = Absorbent Glass Mat
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GOLD EDITION
BUFFALO BULL EFB
THE POWER FOR LONG-DISTANCE HGVS WITH EFB-TECHNOLOGY
Requirements
- Starter and on-board electrical system battery.
- High energy demand due to increasing comfort functions
- Extreme vibration resistance with integral rear installation of the battery in the HGV.
- Up to 3 overnights per week.
- Max. 2 hours a day in residential or accessories mode.
EFB = Enhanced Flooded Battery
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SILVER EDITION
BUFFALO BULL SHD / PRO
THE DISTRIBUTOR HGV POWER
Requirements
- Starter batteries fEr distributor HGVs.
- Normal energy requirement.
- High vibration resistance.
SHD = Super Heavy Duty
CYCLE STABILITY
CYCLE CAPACITY AT 50% DoD*
Despite a higher purchase price, a battery with higher cycle stability pays off over its lifetime. In addition, you can save on costs for the sometimes complex installation and removal, not to mention purchasing and transporting new batteries.
*DoD: Depth of Discharge 50%
ENERGY CONSUMERS
THEN AND NOW
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Engine start, radio, windscreen wiper |
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Lighting |
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Air conditioning |
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Heated seats, heated side mirrors |
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Navigation |
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Electric windows |
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Compressed air horn |
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Auxiliary heating |
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Entertainment |
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Fridge |
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Alcolock analysis system, driver warning system, immobiliser |
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Telephone, mobile phone |
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Microwave |
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Lane keeping system, MirrorEye, driver assistance system, fleet management system, electronic braking system |
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Emergency brake light, daytime running light, hazard warning light |
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Mobile transmission and evaluation of vehicle data |