MILWAUKEE, Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard
introduces the first in a complete line of all-new single-cylinder
horizontal shaft commercial gasoline engines built from the ground
up based on customer input. Vanguard developed the new engines
around key areas of performance critical to improving overall
productivity, including starting, maintenance intervals, service
and support, and total cost of ownership. The new line will span
from 5.0 to 13 gross horsepower* to meet power requirements for a
wide range of global commercial applications.
"For decades, manufacturers have been modifying old designs. We
went out and asked people what they wanted and needed out of a
single-cylinder engine before we even started designing this
platform," said Jim Cross, marketing
manager, Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power. "We interviewed
hundreds of stakeholders including rental houses, end users and
dealers worldwide to better understand the issues they face: the
need for improved starting, reduced maintenance, less noise and
vibration, and better service and support. Then, we engineered a
superior product that outperforms the competition in each
category."
The ground-up design process allowed Vanguard to comprehensively
engineer all-new carburetion, ignition and combustion systems to
promote reliable starting in any environment. To ensure four-season
starting, the engine is designed to start at temperatures as low as
-20 degrees Fahrenheit**. To further improve starting, all surfaces
inside the carburetor that contact fuel feature a special corrosion
and stale fuel resistant plating.
The new line of engines also includes an advanced version of
TransportGuard, Vanguard's exclusive single ignition and fuel
shutoff designed to prevent oil dilution during transport. The
lever now incorporates throttle control, expanding application
opportunities and repower capabilities. Additionally, the engine's
dimensions and bolt configuration make it a drop-in solution for
equipment powered by other engine manufacturers.
To reduce maintenance and downtime, the engine features an
industry-leading oil management system that allows the engine to
run efficiently for up to 200 hours between oil changes — double
the industry standard.
An advanced fully-cyclonic air filtration system lessens
downtime by extending recommended air filter replacement intervals
to 600 hours — twice as long as the leading competitor. Unlike
competitive engines, which offer cyclonic air filtration as an
upgrade, this system is standard on the new Vanguard
single-cylinder horizontal shaft engines.
Vanguard also engineered the engine's main components to lessen
the impact of vibration on performance and engine and equipment
wear, as well as to enhance operator comfort. To improve overall
engine noise, acoustic engineers not only emphasized reducing
decibel levels, but also the perceived harshness of the engine's
sound.
"We didn't stop with performance. Our feedback indicated
customers feel other manufacturers fall short when it comes to
service and support," Cross said. "That's unacceptable. From
training to warranty processing, we provide customers with
unmatched support so they can be more productive and, at the end of
the day, have more money in their pockets."
As a further commitment to productivity, Vanguard's robust
service and support network delivers the parts and technical
support customers need. Through a single national distributor with
nine locations in the United
States, Vanguard provides next-day delivery of more than
50,000 genuine parts and replacement engines to their commercial
dealer network. Training resources are available both online and in
person, with 11 training centers providing on-demand certifications
and advanced EFI training. And with online technical support, a
commercial telephone Answer Center and the industry's only global
three-year commercial limited warranty, Vanguard delivers the
enhanced productivity commercial markets deserve.
The first available model in the new single-cylinder line, the
6.5-gross horsepower* Vanguard 200, will be available to OEMs and
for engine repowers in 2018. The remaining models — ranging from 5
to 13 gross horsepower* — will be introduced over the next two
years. For additional information, visit
www.vanguardengines.com.
*All power levels are stated as gross horsepower at 3,600 rpm
per SAE J1940.
** Based on proper starting procedures and fuel and oil
specifications.
About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG), headquartered in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is focused
on providing power to get work done and make people's lives better.
Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of gasoline
engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer,
manufacturer and marketer of power generation, pressure washer,
lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs
& Stratton®, Simplicity®,
Snapper®, Ferris®, Vanguard™,
Allmand®, Billy Goat®, Murray®,
Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs &
Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced
in over 100 countries on six continents. For additional
information, please visit www.basco.com and
www.briggsandstratton.com.
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