Kraft Fluid Systems becomes first distributor for Vanguard commercial lithium-ion battery line
Batteries will power electric off-highway vehicles.
Vanguard, a division of Briggs & Stratton, signs Kraft as its first full-line industrial battery distributor.
Kraft Fluid Systems is proud to announce that it became the first ever full-line Vanguard commercial lithium-ion battery authorized distributor in North America. Kraft will sell and service the full product line of lithium-ion batteries designed for battery powered off-highway vehicles.
Vanguard, a division of Briggs & Stratton, manufactures its lithium-ion battery packs in Tucker, GA. Currently Vanguard offers a 5kWh – 48 volt battery, which was introduced in August 2019. Plans to offer 2.5kWh and 10kWh systems are underway. Vanguard’s battery charger works seamlessly with the battery pack to provide a plug & play system.
Vanguard’s innovative commercial batteries and proprietary charging system offer a more robust solution for electric drive vehicles that operate in the harshest conditions. The rugged modular polymer case system design with aluminum roll cage provides drop-tested proven performance and allows users to utilize batteries in parallel to increase capacity. The company has future plans to offer batteries in series format for higher voltage requirements.
“We are very excited to become the first Vanguard Commercial Battery integrated distributor,” said Scott Durand, vice president sales and marketing for Kraft Fluid Sytems. “We believe that electric drives and their components are the future for off-highway commercial vehicles. Much of our OEM customer base has either launched an electric drive vehicle or has plans to. We are positioned nicely to help them design, manufacture, and fulfill on electric drive systems and components for their new vehicles.
The Vanguard battery offers an industry-leading 3-year commercial limited warranty and has been field tested to withstand drops, power washing, dust blasting, vibration, heat, and water submersion which makes it ideal for off-highway commercial vehicle use. All Vanguard battery manufacturing, service, and technical support are located in the U.S.A.
“Kraft Fluid Systems is an ideal partner for Vanguard to penetrate the industrial market and service manufacturers in North America. Kraft’s commitment to electric driven vehicles and its extensive knowledge and expertise of OEM manufacturers that have traditionally relied on hydraulics and gas engines is a valuable advantage in light of the current electrification trend,” said Christine Davison, senior marketing manager, commercial power, Briggs & Stratton. “Our battery systems offer reduced
maintenance downtime, lower noise levels, fast recharging, increased productivity and reliable power in a robust package.”
Kraft Fluid Systems’ Electric Drives Division designs, sells, and services a full range of electric drive systems and components from batteries, controls, motors, gears, and wheels for the commercial OEM electric vehicle market.
About Kraft Fluid Systems Inc.
Kraft Fluid Systems is the leading industrial distributor of hydraulic equipment and electric drive solutions in the Midwest US. The company sells, services and inventories world-class mobile hydraulic equipment. With more than 45 years of experience, Kraft is the preferred distributor when seeking hydraulic components, power transmission equipment, electric drive technologies, and electronic controls for mobile OEM integrated solutions.
Kraft Fluid Systems is known as the mobile system integration experts. The employee-owners at Kraft have the technical expertise and knowledge to provide the best custom solutions based on decades of hands-on experience and training like no other in the industry. We have the expertise, integrity, passion, and a relentless focus on providing increased value and helping our customers sell more equipment.
For more information about Kraft Fluid Systems, visit www.kraftfluid.com
For more information about Vanguard Batteries, visit www.vanguardpower.com
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