Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power offers a new line of Vanguard 810cc engines for commercial zero-turn mowers that are specifically tailored to thrive in the extreme conditions landscape contractors face every day. The new 810cc Vanguard engines, available in 24 or 26 gross horsepower models, are designed to maximize productivity by delivering the power, performance and efficiency commercial zero-turn mowers need.
“We have collaborated with and gained support from the entire organization on this new platform and have logged tens of thousands of hours testing to ensure we perfected the design, materials and assembly process,” says Dan Roche, marketing manager with Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power. “Landscape contractors can have total confidence knowing these engines are ready to continue the Vanguard brand’s legacy of durability and performance.”
Additional engine features and specification include:
- 810cc displacement designed for the high-torque needs of zero-turn mowers
- Forged connecting rods - Large bearing surface and BIG BLOCK aluminum casting process for added density and strength
- Debris chopper fan provides up to 30° cooler engine temps and improved debris management
- Fire ring head gaskets with motorsports design maintains seal of higher combustion pressures
- Cylinder access panels offer quick and easy maintenance
- Crankshaft is dynamically balanced for smooth operation, forged for enhanced tensile strength and longer service life
- High-flow blower housing for larger intake surface area
- Static guard conforms to new ANSI B71.4 safety regulations and ensures proper cooling
- Remote cyclonic air cleaner designed to provide longer life in dusty conditions
- Gaseous engine valve seats and high-temp valves withstand all-day cutting head temperatures
- Automotive S2N material pistons
- Heavy-duty cylinder and sump
- Larger mag journal and crankpin share bearing load over a larger surface area
- Viton seals control surface debris and maintain oil film
- Cast aluminum valve covers
- Solenoid shift starter provides quick starts under high inertia load
