Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power has introduced its Vanguard 810cc EFI engine series, which combines the increased fuel efficiency of a closed-loop electronic fuel injection system with the increased capability of an 810cc engine. The company says its Vanguard 810cc EFI engine gives landscape contractors an optimum level of power and fuel efficiency for commercial zero-turn mowers.
Available in 24-, 26- or 28-hp, the Vanguard EFI engines have an automotive-based closed-loop EFI system for up to 25% better fuel economy compared to the already efficient 810cc Vanguard carbureted engine, according to Briggs. EFI engines use less fuel than carbureted engines because fuel in an EFI system is delivered precisely where and when needed, so fuel flow is less under certain conditions.
Cool, Clean and Quiet – Many features were designed to ensure the engine runs cool, clean and quiet, Briggs & Stratton points out. Its debris chopper fan provides up to 30° cooler engine temperatures while the high-flow blower housing offers more than 30% larger intake surface area than the next closest competitor, according to Briggs & Stratton.
Diagnostics – The Vanguard 810cc EFI engines offer diagnostic features to arm fleet or dealer technicians with an abundance of information to help eliminate downtime and optimize engine performance. Three diagnostics options will enable easy identification of issues in the field, and provide technicians with the ability to test, update, save and share engine data. These include in-field blink codes; a Tiny Scan reader that can be plugged into the service port to display error codes; and a cable connecting the ECU to a computer for a deeper look at engine data.
