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At a glance
Buffalo (mine protected vehicle)larger figure on 0 of 1
Measured figures
Length
Single source27 ft (8.2 m)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Buffalo (mine protected vehicle) | JCB HMEE |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2+4[source] | 1 or 2[source] |
| Type | Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle[source] | Backhoe loader[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | United Kingdom United States[source] |
| Used by | See Operators[source] | Australia , Belgium , Denmark , Germany , Ireland , Israel , New Zealand , Spain , Sweden , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States |
JCB HMEElarger figure on 1 of 1
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6x6
Single source9.45 to 10.10 m (372 to 398 in) 6x6: 6.9 m (270 in)[source]
curb weight
Single sourcemax weight
Single source45,320 lb (20,560 kg) (curb weight) 56,000 lb (25,000 kg) (max weight)[source]
A-kit
Single sourceB-kit
Single sourceBars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Wars | Iraq War , Afghanistan War[source] | War in Afghanistan Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Force Protection, Inc.[source] | JCB[source] |
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| Produced | 2003[source] | 2007–present[source] |
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| Armor | All wheels and centerline mine protected[source] | A-kit: standard unprotected B-kit: applique and transparent armour C-kit (Theatre Entry Standard): blast mitigation belly plate, internal spall liner, slat armour, capacity for electronic counter-measures and situational awareness.[source] |
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| Payload capacity | 38,680 lb (17,540 kg)[source] | — |
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| Transmission | Allison HD-4560P automatic[source] | ZF Ergopower transmission (6 gears forward, 2 backwards)[source] |
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| Suspension | 6×6 wheeled[source] | — |
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| Ground clearance | 15 in (410 mm)[source] | 0.4 m (16 in)[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 85 US gal (320 L)[source] | — |
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| No. built | — | >900 (as of 2020)[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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C-kit
Single sourceA-kit: 14,125 kg (31,140 lb) B-kit: 15,959 kg (35,184 lb) C-kit: 16,180 kg (35,670 lb)[source]