Marathon / Sprinter Batteries
Advanced Battery Systems Inc imports Exide’s European Marathon and Sprinter series into North America. These batteries can replace the discontinued Marathon and Sprinter series that were manufactured by GNB Industrial Power in the USA. The European versions of these batteries are made at the same plant as the Sonnenschein brand that is owned by Exide. The European Marathon and Sprinter are superior products to the North American equivalent as they offer 12 years design life vs 10 years for the American equivalent.
Below is a list of the features of these batteries and a crossover chart to convert the US series to European series.
Marathon L and XL Series
The Marathon L and XL series are the replacements for the GNB USA Marathon M series and are manufactured by Exide Europe. It is designed for durability in telecommunications and electric utility applications. The Marathon L/XL series provides high performance and reliability in medium and long-duration discharge applications. Using Exide Europe’s expertise and patented technology the Marathon L and XL series are able to outperform the M series that was made in the USA. It offers a 12 year design life vs 10 years for the Marathon M series. Below is a crossover chart to compare the Marathon M series to the L and XL series.
Marathon FT Series
The Marathon FT series that was manufactured in the USA is also manufactured by Exide Europe. Designed for durability in telecommunications and electric utility applications the Marathon M FT series provides high performance and reliability in medium and long duration discharge applications. The location of the terminals on the front (vs. the top) of the battery greatly facilitates the installation and maintenance of the product when placed in a cabinet enclosure or on a standard relay rack tray. The European made Marathon FT series offers a 12 year design life vs 10 years for the US made Marathon FT series. Below is a crossover chart to compare the US Marathon FT series to European Marathon FT.
Sprint P and XP Series
The Sprinter P and XP series are the replacements for the GNB USA Sprinter S series and are manufactured by Exide Europe. The extremely powerful, compact AGM batteries of the Sprinter P and Sprinter XP series are an ideal energy source for uninterrupted power supply and are particularly good in UPS applications and other security systems. GNB’s experience and innovation with VRLA technology make Sprinter batteries the preferred choice for high-rate emergency battery backup. Using Exide Europe’s expertise and patented technology the Sprinter P and XP series are able to outperform the S series that was made in the USA. The European made Sprinter P and XP series offers a 10-12 year design life. Below is a crossover chart to compare the Sprinter S series to the P and XP series.
Marathon/Sprinter Battery Products
Marathon and Sprinter Battery Ranges
