MILWAUKEE, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs &
Stratton will launch its new Vanguard® Commercial
Lithium Ion Battery pack and feature its entire lineup of new
single-cylinder horizontal shaft engines at CONEXPO 2020 in booth
#B7405 in the bronze lot.
"We're proud to be the first manufacturer to introduce a
complete, flexible commercial battery solution to the industry,"
said Chris Davison, senior marketing
manager, commercial power. "Show attendees have the unique
opportunity to experience the first scalable, serviceable battery
in the market, as well as see our entire new line of innovative
single-cylinder engines."
The customized Vanguard Lithium Ion Battery, controller and
battery charger work seamlessly together to deliver efficient,
flexible power and performance. Vanguard applied its first battery
to a mid-sized, unmanned ground vehicle built by ARGO®
XTV, a manufacturer of extreme terrain vehicles. The fully
battery-powered unit is primarily operated in autonomous and
tele-operation modes, keeping service men and women out of harm's
way. Vanguard will display its new battery packs at CONEXPO and the
ARGO J8 will be onsite for live demonstrations.
Also on display is the entire lineup of Vanguard's new
single-cylinder horizontal shaft family of commercial engines,
including the new Vanguard 14.0 Gross HP* 400, 10.0 Gross HP* 300,
6.5 Gross HP* 200 and 5.0 Gross HP* 160. Built from the ground up
with voice of the customer research, this groundbreaking family of
engines is proven to operate with significantly reduced noise** and
vibration*** levels compared to Honda*** and offers easy starting
and longer maintenance intervals. The 200 and 400 are currently
available, with the 160 scheduled to launch later this year and the
300 scheduled to become available in 2021.
The engine line features Vanguard innovations, including an oil
management system which increases oil change intervals to 200 hours
and cyclonic air filtration to dramatically reduce downtime
associated with air filter maintenance. It is also equipped with
TransportGuard®, a single ignition and fuel shutoff to
prevent oil/fuel dilution during transport.
Show attendees will have the opportunity to experience the new
power solutions as well as Vanguard innovations firsthand in the
booth through several hands-on demos.
Visit Vanguard at CONEXPO in booth #B7405 in the bronze lot or
visit vanguardpower.com to learn more.
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.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This release contains certain forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate",
"expect", "forecast", "intend", "plan", "project", and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements are based on the company's current
views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that
include, among other things, the ability to successfully forecast
demand for its products; changes in interest rates and foreign
exchange rates; the effects of weather on the purchasing patterns
of consumers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); actions
of engine manufacturers and OEMs with whom the company competes;
changes in laws and regulations, including U.S. tax reform, changes
in tax rates, laws and regulations as well as related guidance;
imposition of new, or change in existing, duties, tariffs and trade
agreements; changes in customer and OEM demand; changes in prices
of raw materials and parts that the company purchases; changes in
domestic and foreign economic conditions (including effects from
the U.K.'s decision to exit the European Union); the ability to
bring new productive capacity on line efficiently and with good
quality; outcomes of legal proceedings and claims; the ability to
realize anticipated savings from the business optimization program
and restructuring actions; and other factors disclosed from time to
time in the company's SEC filings or otherwise, including the
factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of the company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q. The
company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking
statements made in this release to reflect events or circumstances
after the date of this release.
*All power levels are stated gross horsepower at 3,600 RPM per
SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton.
**As compared to Honda GX200 at 3600RPM full load with standard
muffler. Sound levels may vary based on application and
conditions.
*** As compared to Honda GX200. Vibration may vary based on
application and conditions.
*** Honda is a trademark of Honda Motor Company.
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