# Briggs & Stratton

> Briggs & Stratton makes engines, commercial battery systems, standby generators, energy storage and outdoor equipment for homeowners, contractors and equipment manufacturers. Its brands include Vanguard, Ferris, Snapper and Billy Goat. Founded in 1908, the Milwaukee-based business became privately owned after a 2020 bankruptcy asset sale to KPS and now pairs its combustion-engine expertise with electrification and backup-power products.

- **Founded:** 1908
- **Headquarters:** Milwaukee, United States
- **Founders:** Stephen Foster Briggs (Co-founder and inventor), Harold M. Stratton (Co-founder and investor)
- **Products:** Residential and commercial engines, Vanguard Si1.5 commercial swappable battery, Vanguard Fi7.0 commercial battery, SimpliPHI 6.6 home battery, PowerProtect and PowerProtect+ standby generators
- **Notable:** Introduced a lightweight aluminum engine in 1953., Poplar Bluff factory reached 100 million engines in July 2026, according to the company., Products marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents, according to company disclosures.

## Products & services

- **Residential and commercial engines** — Gasoline engines for outdoor equipment; commercial applications are served by the Vanguard brand.
- **Vanguard Si1.5 commercial swappable battery** — 48V, 1.5kWh battery platform used by Classen turf equipment and, in a May 2026 announcement, three Bartell concrete and compaction machines.
- **Vanguard Fi7.0 commercial battery** — 48V, 7kWh battery used in FIRSTGREEN’s MiniZ electric tracked loader.
- **SimpliPHI 6.6 home battery** — Modular LFP home energy storage with RapidStak connections; battery energy capacity can be sized separately from an external compatible inverter.
- **PowerProtect and PowerProtect+ standby generators** — Automatic home backup generators supported by professional dealers and installers.
- **Ferris, Snapper, Simplicity and Billy Goat equipment** — Branded lawn, mowing and specialty turf-care equipment sold through equipment channels.
- **Aftermarket parts and support** — Replacement parts, maintenance materials, manuals, training and dealer service support.

## Achievements

- Introduced a lightweight aluminum engine in 1953.
- Poplar Bluff factory reached 100 million engines in July 2026, according to the company.
- Products marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents, according to company disclosures.
- Acquired SimpliPhi Power in September 2021, adding energy-storage capabilities.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Vanguard reported its October 6-7 Rental E-Summit, focusing on integration and deployment of commercial electric equipment.
- **2026-09** — Briggs & Stratton announced an expanded Google Cloud partnership for supply-chain workflows and workforce AI skills.
- **2026-07** — Poplar Bluff marked production of its 100 millionth engine; announcement dated July 29.
- **2026-06** — Vanguard added i3 Product Development to its Battery Technology Partner program.
- **2026-05** — Vanguard and Bartell Global announced three machines using the Si1.5 swappable platform.

## Links

- Website: https://www.briggsandstratton.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/briggs-%26-stratton/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/briggsstratton/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BriggsStrattonEngine
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briggsandstratton/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BriggsandStratton/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23