Tag: Briggs and Stratton

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Industry roundup: Briggs and Stratton expanding production in three states
The plan will cost millions and includes expanding production of Vanguard commercial engines into the company’s existing large engine plants. Details here.
August 29, 2017
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Ditch Witch introduces compact vibratory plow
Ditch Witch's new VP30 is powered by a 31-hp (23-kw) Briggs and Stratton engine. This compact machine is the most powerful in its class size. Details here!
June 9, 2017
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Briggs & Stratton introduces new commercial pressure washer
Briggs & Stratton have added a new pressure washer to its Pro Series line. They says it's capable of handling any landscaper's needs. Click to read more.
December 11, 2015
Briggs & Stratton says its new commercial pressure washer will be available this month. Photo: Briggs & Stratton
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Hustler taps new engine for commercial mowers
Hustler Turf Equipment announced this week its Super Z HyperDrive and Super 104 mowers will soon be powered by Briggs and Stratton’s Vanguard “Big Block” V-Twin engines. “The outstanding reputation of Vanguard in the commercial and industrial markets make this engine a perfect fit for our industry-leading machines …,” said Brad […]
September 17, 2015
Hustler Turf Equipment’s Super 104 mower, seen here, will soon be equipped with a Vanguard “Big Block” V-Twin engine from Briggs and Stratton.
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Outlook for lawn-care equipment market assessed in new report
An Irish market research firm has just added a new market report for 2015-2019, highlighting landscaping powerhouses like John Deere, Husqvarna, MTD Products.
June 25, 2015
The new research report looks out to 2019 in assessing the U.S. market for lawn and garden equipment. The United States dominated the world market last year, with a nearly 50-percent share. Pictured here is an XE Series mower from Greenbush, Minnesota-based Altoz. Photo: www.altoz.com.
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Briggs and Stratton: New walk-behind mower engine won’t need oil changes
“Just check and add” is the promise behind the first gasoline-powered, walk-behind lawnmower engine that doesn’t require oil changes, according to the engine’s maker, Briggs and Stratton. Users simply check the oil level and add as necessary. The EXi Series from Briggs and Stratton was designed to eliminate the issues that contribute to the need […]
June 15, 2015
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Briggs and Stratton buys Billy Goat Industries for $26 million
Briggs & Stratton has acquired Billy Goat Industries, a Missouri-based manufacturer of specialty turf equipment, for $26 million. Located outside Kansas City, Billy Goat makes aerators, sod cutters, overseeders, power rakes, brush cutters, walk-behind blowers, lawn vacuums and debris loaders. The privately held company’s annual net sales total about $30 million. The head of Briggs […]
May 22, 2015
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Cub Cadet mowers now feature Briggs & Stratton’s electric starter engines
Cub Cadet mowers now include Briggs & Stratton’s InStart electric starter engines. The lithium-ion technology, combined with a proprietary starting system, is designed to fully charge in one hour, up to 75 starts, with a longer lasting battery. With the 10 minute rapid restart option, the charge should hold for 20 starts. The engine requires no […]
March 2, 2015
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(Photos) Dixie Chopper Unveils Walk-Behind, Stand-On Mowers at GIE+EXPO
Amid Dixie Chopper’s military-theme campaign, “Chopper Army”, at GIE+EXPO in Louisville last week, the company debuted two mowers to its 2015 lineup.
October 28, 2014
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