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When we develop a new bullbar design, whether it be a Kenworth bullbar, Volvo truck bullbar, Western Star bullbar, Isuzu truck bullbar, Hino bullbar or any other brand of vehicle, we consider everything we have learnt through repairing bullbars of that make and model.
We consider the consistent repairs, cracks, and failures. We test the products integrity, along with components to measure the effectiveness or weakness. We consider owner and operator feedback. This is just some of the information we use before we even begin a design, as we constantly aim to provide the best products on the market.
How strong is your product? Why not have a look at some of our testing.
Our products are far from stock-standard. Before a product even reaches the design phase, we account for the exact make and model to ensure that the final product is suitable.
All our bullbars showcase the ACM engineering that’s been setting new industry standards for years. Through extensive testing, we've proven our round pipe bends 80% less under heavy loads compared to conventional pipe. And while some of this is not obvious from the outside, it's certainly proven when an accident occurs.
Other key design features include:
✓ Premium grade aluminium alloy construction
✓ Premium 350 grade steel mountings & brackets
✓ Reinforced mounting points for secure attachment
✓ Aerodynamic design to maintain fuel efficiency
✓ Tailored engineering for all makes & models
✓ FUPS/FUPD compliance where required
Our original V4 FM/FH Bullbar was based on operator feedback from the industry, and informed by our many years of experience. Our round pipes carry double the load of others in the market place and under testing, bend less than half of other competitor bullbars.
A 20% reduction in the light zone opening has increased its strength, along with a 25% stronger aluminium lights splitters, has seen a dramatic increase in strength and protection of this area. With a stronger overall construction and a steel box section, we have been able to provide a heavy duty tow point as standard, with a higher capacity than other products on the market.
We also wanted to achieve a much more practical tow point that was capable of accepting better loads. By using our specific design, we were able to achieve a tow point that was more capable than our competitors.
During our research, both ground clearance and approach angles were a major concern to operators. Our design has been able to maximise the approach angles eliminating current problems with competitor bars that bottom out or scrap upon entering uneven driveways and other off-road applications.
A lot of European vehicles are designed closer to the ground, enabling safer entry, and many other benefits. While this can be an advantage, we have found that approach angles are compromised once a bullbar is fitted.
Our design is based on operator feedback, with approach angles being a concern for those vehicles constantly negotiating steep entrances and off road applications. Taking this on board we have designed the bullbars for maximum clearance.
As part of our development and research, we already knew what was failing in the market place. This insight actually came to us after years of repairing other brands of bullbars. Starting from a blank canvas, we were able to design a bullbar and components from an operator’s point of view. The final result was built around what they really wanted and required from the product.
Attached is a PDF click on it to open it and see some of the tests carried out. It certainly begs the question “HOW STRONG IS YOUR BAR?”
Here are some constant failures we see from other bullbars. This led us to the development of a completely new bullbar designed from the ground up.
ACM Bullbars Kenworth T900 Series FUPD Test being completed. Exceeded the requirements. Another successful state of the art design.
Calibration report for our compression testing rig, allowing us to test all types of bullbars, bumpers and materials for compliance.
✓ Australian owned and operated
✓ Designs customised specifically for local road conditions
✓ Direct operator feedback and user-friendly features
✓ Balanced approach to strength, safety, performance, and aesthetics
✓ Nationwide service network coverage
✓ Sleek looking bars that shine!
