Vanguard releases new 300 single-cylinder horizontal shaft engine

Briggs & Stratton, a manufacturer of commercial power solutions, announces the production launch of the Vanguard 300 single-cylinder horizontal shaft engine. Offering 307cc and 10.0 Gross HP, this engine is designed to outperform in overall performance, rugged power and lower maintenance leading to overall lower total cost of ownership.

With the addition of the 307cc option to its single-cylinder lineup, Vanguard can now offer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) the ability to power their full product line with one engine brand. The Vanguard 300 is ideal for a diverse range of applications, including high-pressure pumps and pressure washers, generators and hydraulic power packs, wood splitters and chippers, leaf vacuums and blowers, concrete trowels, saws, trenchers and more.

"Our horizontal engine lineup and our customers just gained a major asset with the addition of the Vanguard 300," says Chris Davison, senior director of product and brand management – Utility at Briggs & Stratton. "We've taken the cutting-edge technology our single-cylinder engines are known for and optimized it for a power range our commercial users have been asking for. The Vanguard 300 embodies our commitment to pushing boundaries while delivering what our customers rely on in a power source — robust performance, enhanced efficiency and tested reliability."

Designed with customer input in mind, the Vanguard 300 features cutting-edge technology to deliver superior power and durability. It offers a host of optimizations, including advanced starting, extended maintenance intervals and improved cold-weather starting.

The engine’s mechanical compression release and choke are optimized for improved cold-weather starting down to 0°F (-17.78°C). Operators will benefit from reliable starting and smooth-running operation over a wide range of loads thanks to the optimized carburetor.

The Vanguard 300 engine features exclusive TransportGuard technology that was designed as a solution to address a common industry pain point. Machine operators may neglect to shut off the fuel during transport, ultimately leading to engine failure. To combat this, Vanguard developed a user-friendly 3-in-1 control lever that integrates a single-action fuel and ignition shut-off switch to prevent the mixing of fuel and oil during transport. TransportGuard helps reduce unscheduled oil changes and ensures that equipment is ready when operators need it, minimizing downtime and increasing ROI.

Standard on all Vanguard single-cylinder engines, the Cyclonic Air Filtration doubles equipment air-filter replacement intervals to 600 hours, helping to cut down on maintenance and improve equipment uptime. The self-cleaning technology is designed to catch more debris and keep particles moving. This prevents clogs and helps to prolong the life of the engine while maximizing performance.

The entire Vanguard single-cylinder engine lineup is backed by a three-year commercial limited warranty plus one warranty bonus year when an engine is registered. Learn more about this new addition to the Vanguard commercial engine lineup.