MILWAUKEE, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners will be
ready to tackle the winter with the new Snapper XD 82-volt
MAX1 single stage snow blower. The new battery-powered
blower is a convenient, light-weight alternative that can throw
snow up to 20-feet.2 Briggs & Stratton Corporation
is showcasing the new lithium-ion powered snow blower at GIE+EXPO
in Louisville, Kentucky, from
October 16th to
18th in booth number 5016.
"The new snow blower is hassle-free. There's no cord to plug in
and very little maintenance needed," said Christin Wam, marketing manager for turf and
consumer products, Briggs & Stratton. "This is a great addition
to the Snapper XD family. XD products are ideal for
convenience-oriented homeowners who want reliable, durable,
powerful tools to help them easily take care of their year-round
outdoor maintenance needs."
A brushless motor provides maximum efficiency and power for up
to 75-minutes of run time3 on a 4.0 battery during the
coldest winter months. The snow blower boasts a 6.5-inch diameter
auger that can throw snow up to 20 feet2 from its
adjustable 180-degree throwing chute for ultimate removal in a
short amount of time. The unit offers a 10-inch clearing
depth,2 20-inch clearing width, and has 8-inch wheels
with metal skid shoes help with resisting wear while tackling cold
outdoor jobs. The new snow blower features two convenient sets of
lights on the control panel and auger housing to light the path
during the dark winter months. In addition to the ample 4.0 82-volt
MAX battery power (included in the kit), operators will appreciate
the blower's push button start for instantaneous starts in cold
weather. And when the job is finished, operators can simply
collapse the handle for easy storage in the garage.
"In addition to the snow blower, the lawn edger attachment is
the sixth and newest addition to the current versatile attachments
of the Snapper XD string trimmer system," said Wam. "Now,
homeowners have the ability to turn their string trimmer into a
lawn edger making pristine edges are achievable."
The snow blower kit includes a 4.0 82-volt MAX battery; the snow
blower can also be purchased separately. All Snapper XD tools have
a five (5) year limited consumer warranty,4 attachments
have a three (3) year limited consumer warranty and all Briggs
& Stratton® 82V Max1 Batteries and Rapid
Charging Stations have a two (2) year limited consumer
warranty.4 For more information regarding Snapper XD
products, visit www.snapper.com.
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.
1Maximum initial battery voltage (measured
without workload) is 82-volts. Nominal voltage is
72.
2Time, capacity and snow throwing
ability can be greatly affected by
conditions.
3Run time, charge time and
output capacity may be affected by conditions.
4See operator's manual or dealer for complete
warranty details, battery valid for consumer use only.
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