Recommender: What types of mowers and mower power/engines are you using?
Landscape Management asked landscape professionals about the types of mowers and mower power/engines they use on a regular basis. read more
They’ve got the power: What you need to know about mower engines
Why choosing the right mower engine can help landscape contractors save on fuel costs, be more environmentally friendly and increase efficiency. read more
Briggs & Stratton opens engine testing facility
Briggs & Stratton Corp. opened its new Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Lab, an engine testing facility designed to help engineers create and test new features. The NVH Lab incorporates automotive-grade technology to accelerate testing and create high-performing, long-lasting engines, the manufacturer said. The lab allows Briggs & Stratton engineers to test noise and vibration levels in simulated real-world conditions, as well... read more
Revved up
Commercial mower engines become more efficient and advanced. Fuel prices may be down from last year, but fuel efficiency is still a top concern for landscape maintenance professionals. Fuel savings coupled with technological advances are powering the commercial mower engine market, experts say—and there are no signs of it slowing down. Ease of use The bar for mower engines has... read more
Briggs unveils new engine line
Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power unveiled a new zero-turn mower engine last week—the Vanguard V-twin 810cc Engine, available in 24 to 26 gross horsepower models with engine displacement of 810 cubic centimeters (cc). “For the ZTR market, contractors want durability, reliability and most of all displacement,” said Dan Roche, marketing manager of commercial power for Briggs & Stratton, at a launch... read more
