Briggs & Stratton released its Vanguard Lithium-Ion 48V 1.5kWh* Commercial Battery (Si1.5), which is now available for order.
“At Vanguard, we have been developing and investing in innovative battery technology for years. We're building on this commitment to electrification by expanding our configuration options to include a high-power, swappable battery pack that will enable more OEMs to begin their journey in offering battery-powered equipment,” said David Frank, senior vice president and president of electrification at Briggs & Stratton. “When designing this configuration, we leveraged learnings from our fixed battery series to create a solution that offers an impressive run time and that can operate at high amps. With this new option, we’re able to bring the efficiency, versatility and reliability our batteries are known for to more customers across a diverse range of applications.”
Features of the new battery include:
- The latest in Vanguard battery technology, the Si1.5 Battery features an innovative, self-contained package with a handle on top for easy swapping between equipment—or equipment and charger—on the jobsite.
- Designed, engineered and assembled in the United States, this globally distributed product is backed by the robust Briggs & Stratton service network.
- With safety and durability paramount in its design, the Si1.5 is built tough with a diecast aluminum casing that adds rigidity and reduces vibration and shock response from the pack.
- When facing a jobsite’s debris, moisture or extreme temperatures, users can confidently run the Si1.5 and expect a safe, powerful performance that will get the job done.
- Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) looking to incorporate the Si1.5 into their machines will also benefit from the battery’s brand-agnostic, standard interface design that adds flexibility while minimizing integration costs.
- When looking for innovative ways to address these concerns about range anxiety and charging infrastructure, Vanguard turned to a tried-and-true technology from the hand-held, cordless tool market: swappable battery packs. The easy-to-switch batteries have been a staple for drills and saws. Now, Vanguard is making the technology a reality for off-highway equipment, too.
*Total energy measured using a 0.2C discharge per IEC 61960-3:2017.
