New Vanguard Single-Cylinder Engines Win Innovation Award

Innovation is what distinguishes between a leader and a follower. A company like Briggs & Stratton is clearly the former. If that’s not so clear, Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power is pleased to tell you that its Vanguard single-cylinder engines with the TransportGuard system just won a Most Innovative Product (MIP) Award at the 2010 World of Concrete Show (announced yesterday). The new engines, available with gross horsepower ratings from 5.5 to 10 hp, are innovative leaders in their market.

“We were delighted to receive a MIP award,” said Dan Roche, marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power. “It’s amazing how one simple solution can solve so many worksite problems. By listening to our customers, we determined that fuel in the oil was costing equipment owners and rental firms money. The TransportGuard system solves this problem.”

Exclusive to Vanguard, the new engines feature a single lever design called the TransportGuard system. During transport, engines are subjected to vibration causing fuel to flow through the engine and into the oil. The TransportGuard system simultaneously shuts off fuel and the ignition eliminating oil/fuel dilution during transportation.

Fuel in the oil drastically reduces viscosity resulting in more friction and increased wear. Shutting off the fuel and the ignition at the same time helps eradicate fouled plugs, hydraulic lock, cylinder wash down and crankcase oil dilution ultimately saving money by decreasing downtime and repair costs.