Swardman chooses Briggs & Stratton’s Vanguard engine: Czech garden machinery business Swardman s.r.o has partnered with power solutions provider Briggs & Stratton to create the Edwin 95 high-performance professional reel mower, featuring Briggs & Stratton’s Vanguard® 200 single cylinder engine.
One of the widest single reel mowers available worldwide, the Edwin 95 delivers an exceptionally precise cut with its 8-blade reel across an impressive cutting width of 95cm. The mower is powered by the Vanguard 200 single cylinder engine, which delivers a power supply of 6hp, while remaining under the 20kg weight limit – both key metrics in the product’s development.
Swardman chooses Briggs & Stratton’s Vanguard engine
Swardman wanted a well-recognised industry name and good reputation for its partner in developing the Edwin 95, which led them to Briggs & Stratton following previous successful collaborations. The Vanguard 200 was integrated into the mower using 3D drawings supplied by the power provider, while the frame and mounting flange preparation was also accelerated using data supplied by the engine manufacturer.
Briggs & Stratton’s Vanguard 200 is a horizontal shaft drop-fit solution, with no re-engineering required and features exclusive innovations, such as TransportGuard™, a 3-in-1 control that eliminates oil/fuel dilution. The engine enjoys optimised fuel management to improve resistance to stale fuel and lower total cost of ownership (TCO) thanks to its unmatched 600-hour air filter replacement intervals – double the industry standard. Plus, the Vanguard 200 includes a new optimised 3-step starting process that allows for a shorter rope pull with less force required.
Swardman is delighted with the resulting Edwin 95, in particular the exceptional load acceptance and fast engine responsiveness, which ensures uninterrupted operation. The mower’s performance of up to 7,885 m² per hour allows a standard football pitch to be mowed in slightly more than half the time of a match!
Michael Suchanka, CEO at Swardman said, “We were confident that choosing a Vanguard engine would give us reliability backed by Briggs & Stratton’s strong customer service. In addition, the extended engine service intervals provide significant added value by reducing the TCO and downtime. Given our excellent experience with Briggs & Stratton, we had no hesitation in selecting a Vanguard commercial engine.”
Tomas Mika, Manager Regional Sales for Central Eastern Europe & Balkans at Briggs & Stratton, noted: “The Vanguard 200 is one of our top-selling engines for many reasons. It’s reliable and powerful, yet lightweight, making this single-cylinder horizontal shaft engine an excellent choice for professional applications. With the added value of our free-of-charge extended warranty, customers can enjoy four years of peace of mind while using Swardman’s exceptional product.”
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