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Bugaboo Buffalo
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Bugaboo Buffalo

DISCONTINUED in 2018
The all-time favorite full-size all-terrain
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The Bugaboo Buffalo is a luxury stroller that can handle all kinds of terrain. It was released in 2013. The stroller is available as a 2in1 stroller system with a chassis and textiles. The chassis can also be purchased separately.

The seat and the carrycot textiles are attached to the same frame which is simply attached to a chassis. The bucket seat is located higher. The difference in height compared to the urban Bugaboo Cameleon is approximately 10 cm. With the optional car seat with adapters, you can create a 3in1 stroller system. The huge shopping basket can carry up to 10 kg. In addition, you can hang a bag weighing up to 6 kg on the handle.

You can customize your stroller by choosing a silver or a black chassis. The Buffalo can also be personalized by changing the hoods. Summer variations with ventilation are also available along with many other optional accessories. The handle and the bumper bar of the newer models are made of leatherette. You can also identify the older models by the inabilty to fold the chassis with a seat attached.

The Bugaboo Buffalo was also released in special editions: Escape, Diesel Denim, Andy Warhol, Classic+ Collection or the designer Niark1. Since November 2017, the tiger-patterned We Are Handsome designer collection and the limited Atelier Collection are also available.

Bugaboo Buffalo Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Chassis-only
Stroller weight
12.5 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
88 cm x 80 cm x 34 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
88 cm x 54 cm x 34 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Netherlands
Only available as a stroller system
Yes

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
17 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-36 months
Reversible seat unit
Yes
Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
Yes
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
Yes
Reclining backrest
Yes, 3 positions
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Backrest recline type
Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
One-hand backrest recline system
Yes
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
No
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
50.5 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
30 x 24.5 cm
Total length of the seat unit
95.5 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
No
Height-adjustable seat
No
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
Yes
Fabrics removable for cleaning
Yes
Seat fabrics cleaning
Machine washable
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
No
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
Yes
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
No
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
No
A pocket integrated into the canopy
No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
No
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
Yes
Bumper bar type (style)
Bar
Removable bumper bar
Yes
Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
Yes
Height-adjustable bumper bar
No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
No
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
Rear wheels type
Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
Front wheels diameter
25 cm
Rear wheels diameter
30 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
Yes

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Suspension type
Frame
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push down-lift up pedal brake
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
Flat (compact) fold
One-hand fold
No
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
Yes
Self-standing fold
Yes
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
No
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
No
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
No
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
Telescopic
Handlebar material
Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
Handlebar height
88-111 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
Yes

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
Yes
Basket's weight capacity
10 kg
Closable basket
No
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
No

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
Yes (without adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
78 x 32 cm
Carry handle on the carrycot
Yes,
Inclining carrycot mattress
No,
Foldable carrycot
Yes,
Rocking-base carrycot
No
Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
Yes,
Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
No,
Carrycot positioned high on the frame
No

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (with adapters)
Car seat sold separately
Yes
Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes
Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
Yes
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
Yes
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
No
Seat liner/insert included
No
Changing bag included
No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
No
Motorized/Baterry-powered
No
LED light(s)
No
Built-in audio speakers
No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
No

Parent reviews of the Bugaboo Buffalo

4.6/5
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  • Solid frame
  • Handles difficult terrain
  • Modern
  • Different canopy themes
  • Beautifully maneuverable
  • Heavy
  • Bulky
  • Does not fit in some elevators and car trunks
  • Bassinet cannot be laid flat on the floor as for example with Joolz

We bought the stroller second hand, it was like new. We rode with it for about 8 months.

The perfect pram

5
  • Everthing
  • Nothing

The perfect pram. Folds well in the car, has lots of accessories and gadgets, one-handed steering... Clearly a winner 😍

The investment has really paid off

5
  • light
  • easy to push (even with one hand)
  • spacious both lying and sitting
  • fashionable
  • variable - in sitting position it can sit with its face the street or me
  • adjustable handle
  • for some, the price - I don't think it is though, it was worth the money

We have a 2015 Bugaboo Buffalo and I can say that the investment has really paid off. My son can fit in the stroller happily even at 12 months old and we took him out in the sitting position at 3,5 years old (when he was sick and it was the only way to get some air).

The frame is lightweight and thus lightens my back when folded into the car. It can be pushed with one hand, the wheels lock beautifully. Various accessories are available for purchase, it can be made from red to blue when needed :-) I can highly recommend it!

Can carry anything

5
  • Space
  • Ease of use
  • Large basket
  • Less compact
  • Heavier

An amazing stroller that can carry anything.

I love it

5
  • traverses any terrain
  • large carry cot
  • extendable canopy
  • possibility to change the canopies
  • possibility of summer sun canopies
  • design
  • fast folding
  • mozna jen, ze je tezsi

Absolutely top notch. I love it. It'll go through anything, it'll go up anything, and it looks great... I wouldn't change it.

I wouldn't want any other stroller after this

5

I wouldn't want any other stroller after this!!!

  • Large wheels
  • Beautiful design
  • Large basket space
  • Bugaboo summer accessories
  • Weight
  • Compactness

Amazing stroller, top of the range from Bugaboo. Snow, mud, rocks... Everything is OK and the baby does not wake up. For me an absolutely fabulous stroller for the village, countryside...

  • handling
  • large all-terrain wheels
  • can change canopies, covers, etc., extension canopies, summer canopies with mosquito net
  • spacious bassinet
  • spacious and large seat - also for more than 24 months
  • anywhere in the city and off-road
  • large basket
  • adjustable handle in many positions
  • seat adjustable to 3 seating positions
  • facing both forward and rearward
  • higher weight
  • folding into the car is on the more difficult side

A great pram. Spacious bassinet, into which the average child fits even pretty much at 10 months; seat adjustable to 3 positions, I also appreciate the possibility of choice in the direction and opposite direction of travel. The basket is huge (if I compare it with the Bee), so also nice for big purchases; clips for attaching a large changing bag; easy operation with almost 1 finger despite the sturdiness and weight, great also in winter; I appreciate the extension canopies, summer canopies that can be changed as needed...

The child is 22 months old and still has a space to spare in the stroller, sleeps in it outside without problems. The stroller has carried 3 children, is 6 years old and works perfectly. The downside is the weight - and folding it into the car is a bit more complicated, but its features compensate for it.

The best pram

5
  • Easy to steer
  • Design
  • Nothing

The best pram, design, steering.

  • spacious
  • comfortable
  • for every terrain
  • high weight capacity
  • overall look and the possibility of changing the accessories
  • weight

An awesome stroller. We were very satisfied. It is like a truck - it can handle even heavy loads of shopping, which I regularly tested 😊 The most important thing is that it’s spacious and comfortable for the child. Another advantage is the changing of the hood (apron, seat fabrics...) will change the visage of the stroller 😉

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