Vanguard Commercial Power

What Vanguard Commercial Power does

Vanguard Commercial Power, established in 1987, is the commercial off-highway power brand of Briggs & Stratton, LLC — itself owned since September 2020 by KPS Capital Partners following a Chapter 11 restructuring of the former NYSE-listed Briggs & Stratton Corporation. The brand designs, manufactures, and supports power systems for original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that integrate them into commercial turf, construction, rental, agricultural, marine, golf, fire-and-rescue, and government equipment. Its commercial-grade air-cooled gasoline engine lineup spans 5 to 40 gross horsepower across single-cylinder (5–14 HP), Small Block (16–23 HP), CXi Series (20–27 HP), Mid-Block (26–28 HP), and BIG BLOCK vertical and horizontal shaft variants (33–40 HP), with proprietary features including the TransportGuard transport-protection system, Oil Guard and Oil Xtend extended-interval lubrication, and Electronic Fuel Injection / Electronic Throttle Control (EFI/ETC).

Since 2019, Vanguard has built a parallel commercial lithium-ion battery business: a 48V platform with fixed packs from 1.5 to 10 kWh, swappable 1.5 and 7 kWh packs, parallel-connectability up to 20 kWh, plus motors, motor controllers, chargers, a Power Transition Center for hybrid power management, and an IoT-enabled mobile app for remote monitoring and fleet management. A patent-pending application covers the integrated battery/BMS/charger system. Manufacturing is anchored in Tucker, Georgia (advanced batteries, with a $6M 2023 automation investment), Statesboro, Georgia and Auburn, Alabama (V-Twin engines, relocated from Japan), under a corporate headquarters in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales to OEM integration partners — Club Car, Scag, Ferris, Allen Engineering, Multiquip, Mi-T-M, Allmand, Billy Goat, FIRSTGREEN Industries, Bartell Global, and others — supplemented by a global authorized dealer and distributor network (with dedicated battery distribution via Kraft Fluid Systems), direct enterprise engagement through the Power Application Center, and licensing-style integration relationships. A growing Battery Technology Partner Program (roughly a dozen integration partners added since 2021) extends the company's reach into hydraulics, motion control, mobile HVAC, and electrification integration. Pricing is quote-based, varies by configuration, and is not publicly disclosed; the company reaches customers through OEM account teams, trade shows (Equip Exposition, World of Concrete, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, GIE+EXPO, ARA Show, Bauma), the Power Insider newsletter, social media, and sponsored industry events including the 2024 Rental eSummit in Amsterdam.

Name

Vanguard Commercial Power

Legal name

Briggs & Stratton, LLC

Website

https://vanguardpower.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Vanguard Commercial Power is the commercial off-highway power brand of Briggs & Stratton, LLC, designing and supplying 5–40 HP commercial gasoline engines and 1.5–20 kWh lithium-ion battery systems to OEM equipment manufacturers across turf, construction, rental, agricultural, marine, and golf end-markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Engines & Power Systems

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Manufacturing (Gasoline/Diesel) (IMACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK)

Keywords

• Commercial engines
• Lithium-ion battery packs
• Off-highway power solutions
• OEM power systems
• Electrification batteries

Headquarters

HQ city

Wauwatosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Engine Sales: Vanguard generates revenue from selling commercial-grade gasoline engines to OEMs who integrate them into their equipment (mowers, construction equipment, generators, etc.). Engines range from single-cylinder (5-14 HP) to BIG BLOCK V-twin (33-40 HP).
2. Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Sales: Sales of fixed and swappable lithium-ion battery packs to OEMs for electrification of off-highway equipment. Battery packs include integrated battery management systems, chargers, motors, and motor controllers as complete solutions.
3. Power Application Services: Briggs & Stratton provides power application expertise through its Power Application Center, supporting OEM customers in integrating Vanguard batteries and engines from development through serial production.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vanguard Commercial Power designs, manufactures, and sells commercial-grade air-cooled gasoline engines (5 to 40 Gross HP) and commercial lithium-ion battery systems (1.5kWh to 10kWh fixed and swappable packs) for OEMs in the off-highway equipment market. Products are sold primarily to equipment manufacturers who integrate them into commercial turf, construction, agricultural, golf, marine, and rental equipment.

Product overview

Vanguard Commercial Power, a brand of Briggs & Stratton with nearly 38 years in commercial power, offers a comprehensive portfolio of power solutions comprising commercial engines and lithium-ion battery systems. The engine lineup includes BIG BLOCK vertical and horizontal shaft engines (33-40 Gross HP), Mid-Block engines (26-28 Gross HP), Small Block engines (16-23 Gross HP), CXi Series engines (20-27 Gross HP), and Single-Cylinder engines (5-14 Gross HP). The battery portfolio includes fixed lithium-ion battery packs (1.5kWh, 3.5kWh, 3.8kWh, 5kWh, 7kWh, 10kWh) and swappable battery packs (Si1.5 1.5kWh, Fi7.0 7kWh), along with chargers, motors, motor controllers, and power transition centers. Supporting technologies include TransportGuard engine protection, Vanguard EFI/ETC electronic fuel injection, Oil Guard extended oil change system, Oil Xtend, and propane engine options. The portfolio is accessible through a mobile app for remote monitoring and fleet management, and the company offers full synthetic commercial engine oil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vanguard Lithium-Ion Battery Systems: Commercial lithium-ion battery packs including 1.5kWh, 3.5kWh, 5kWh, 7kWh, and 10kWh options with fixed and swappable configurations
• BIG BLOCK Engines
• Mid-Block Engines
• Small Block Engines
• CXi Series Engines
• Single-Cylinder Horizontal Shaft Engines
• TransportGuard
• Oil Guard System
• Oil Xtend System
• Vanguard EFI/ETC

Products and services

• BIG BLOCK Vertical Shaft Engines (33-40 Gross HP) High-power vertical shaft engines in the 33-40 gross horsepower range, designed for demanding commercial applications requiring robust power output.
• BIG BLOCK Horizontal Shaft Engines (33-40 Gross HP) High-power horizontal shaft engines in the 33-40 gross horsepower range for commercial equipment requiring lateral power transmission.
• Mid-Block Vertical Shaft Engines (26 & 28 Gross HP) Mid-range power vertical shaft engines offering 26-28 gross horsepower for medium-duty commercial applications.
• Small Block Vertical Shaft Engines (16-23 Gross HP) Compact vertical shaft engines in the 16-23 gross horsepower range for lighter commercial applications.
• Small Block Horizontal Shaft Engines (16-23 Gross HP) Compact horizontal shaft engines in the 16-23 gross horsepower range for lighter commercial equipment.
• Single-Cylinder Horizontal Shaft Engines (5-14 Gross HP) Entry-level single-cylinder horizontal shaft engines ranging from 5-14 gross horsepower for compact commercial equipment.
• CXi Series Vertical Shaft Engines (20-27 Gross HP) Premium CXi Series vertical shaft engines offering 20-27 gross horsepower with advanced features for commercial turf and equipment applications.
• Vanguard 300 Single-Cylinder Engine Completing a robust single-cylinder engine lineup, the Vanguard 300 is a single-cylinder horizontal shaft engine now in production.
• Vanguard 400 Propane Engine Single-cylinder engine converted to run on propane, first in its size class to earn EPA certification.
• Vanguard 400 EFI/ETC Engine 400 EFI/ETC single-cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control, debuted at World of Concrete 2021.
• Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery System Mid-sized (1.5kWh-20kWh) 48-volt lithium-ion battery system featuring programmable battery management system (BMS), customizable CANbus networks, and fully integrated battery, controllers, and chargers.
• Vanguard Fixed Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Fixed-mount commercial lithium-ion battery packs available in multiple capacity options including 1.5kWh, 3.5kWh, 3.8kWh, 5kWh, 7kWh, and 10kWh. Features roll cage and diecast designs with integrated battery management system.
• Vanguard Swappable Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Exchangeable swappable battery packs (Si1.5 48V 1.5kWh, Fi7.0 48V 7kWh) allowing customers to easily remove and replace batteries with minimal downtime. Features IoT connectivity for remote monitoring and fleet management.
• Vanguard 10kWh Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Largest capacity fixed-mount commercial lithium-ion battery pack, featuring roll cage design and integrated battery management system.
• Vanguard 7kWh Diecast Battery Pack Vanguard 7kWh Diecast Pack offering more power and more choices, reinforcing commitment to electrification.
• Vanguard Lithium-Ion Battery Chargers Chargers designed to work seamlessly with Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Packs as part of the fully integrated battery solution.
• Vanguard Motor Controllers Motor controllers for Vanguard battery systems, enabling control and management of electric motors in battery-powered equipment.
• Vanguard Motors Electric motors designed for integration with Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Systems.
• Vanguard Full Synthetic Commercial Engine Oil Full synthetic engine oil specifically formulated for Vanguard commercial engines.
• TransportGuard Engine Protection Technology Patented engine feature available on commercial engines that simultaneously shuts off ignition and fuel during transport to prevent engine damage, fuel fouling, hydraulic lock, cylinder wash down, and crankcase oil dilution. Sold as an integrated engine feature.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oil change intervals extended to 500 hours with Oil Guard system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• FIRSTGREEN IndustriescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 20 October 2025Briggs & Stratton is showcasing the power and durability of its Vanguard 48V 7kWh Commercial Battery (Fi7.0) powering FIRSTGREEN Industries' innovative MiniZ Electric Loader.
• Simplicity AircoreTechnology or Integration · 23 September 2025Simplicity Air, a designer and manufacturer of mobile HVAC products, joined Vanguard's Battery Technology Partner Program.
• ClassencoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 9 September 2025New collaboration between Vanguard and Classen is bringing powerful, battery-driven solutions to the turf care industry with next-generation electric turf equipment.
• Depatie Fluid PowercoreTechnology or Integration · 8 July 2025Depatie Fluid Power, a Michigan-based provider of motion and control solutions, joined Vanguard's Battery Technology Partner Program.
• Bartell GlobalcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2025Vanguard is teaming up with Bartell Global to power electric construction and surface preparation equipment through a swappable battery ecosystem.
• Pratt MillercoreTechnology or Integration · 14 April 2025Pratt Miller became the newest member of Vanguard's Battery Technology Partner Program, partnering to deliver high-performance integrated electrification systems.
• JWF TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 3 March 2025JWF Technologies became a technology partner to help accelerate OEM electrification efforts through Vanguard battery solutions.
• OPS ControlscoreTechnology or Integration · 27 January 2025OPS Controls, which specializes in turnkey electrical systems for mobile equipment, joined Vanguard's Battery Technology Partner Program.
• Groupe MagnétocoreTechnology or Integration · 3 December 2024Partnership with Groupe Magnéto to streamline electrification for OEMs through Vanguard battery solutions.
• AFP IndustriescoreTechnology or Integration · 6 August 2024AFP Industries, Inc. joined the growing network of electrification experts at Vanguard Commercial Power as a technology partner.
• Battery Technology Partner Program SummitcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2024Vanguard gathered its Battery Technology Partners for an industry summit at Briggs & Stratton headquarters where engineering experts discussed Battery Partner Program development.
• HydraSpecmacoreTechnology or Integration · 9 May 2024New technology partnership with HydraSpecma, further expanding the network of support for Vanguard electrification solutions.
• HydraquipcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2024Hydraquip, a Houston-based hydraulics and electrification solutions provider, joined Vanguard's Battery Technology Partner Program.
• Kraft Fluid SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 March 2023Kraft Fluid Systems became the first full-line Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Pack distributor, providing battery distribution services for Vanguard.
• Hydra-Power SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 8 November 2022Partnership with Hydra-Power Systems (HPS), a leading designer and manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic valve manifolds and custom hydraulic equipment. HPS utilizes Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Packs in customized hydroelectric solutions for OEM customers in construction, marine, mining, and agriculture markets. HPS has over 50 years of experience and employs dedicated in-house engineers for custom integration.
• Hydraulic Controls Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 13 October 2022New partnership with Hydraulic Controls Inc., a provider of hydraulic system solutions, to bring electric solutions to hydraulics systems.
• Canimex GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 August 2022Canimex Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of mechanical and electrical motion control products, partnered with Vanguard to bring electrification expertise to a broader range of OEMs.
• MurCalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2022Partnership with MurCal, Inc., an elite integrator of controls and complete power solutions, to bring trusted electrification solutions to OEMs.
• Scott IndustrialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 January 2022Partnership with Scott Industrial Systems (Scott), a full line fluid power distributor, to bring Vanguard battery system solutions to the market.
• JEM TechnicalcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 November 2021Partnership with JEM Technical, a manufacturer of integrated custom motion control products, to bring maximum battery efficiency and productivity to fluid power systems integration.
• Allen EngineeringcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 18 October 2021Allen Engineering partnered with Vanguard to power the all-new AW16-B battery-powered wheeled buggy with Vanguard Lithium-Ion battery pack. The equipment was displayed at The ARA Show.
• AllmandcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 18 October 2021Allmand displayed a concept GR-Series light tower powered by a Vanguard 10kWh battery pack at The ARA Show.
• Terzo Power SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 8 June 2021Partnership with Terzo Power Systems to power their Hydrapulse technology with Vanguard battery packs.
• MarIndustrialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 June 2021Partnership with MarIndustrial and its division DAC Industrial Engines to offer Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Battery Pack in the Canadian market.
• Club CarflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Briggs & Stratton announced a strategic supply agreement with Ingersoll Rand to power Club Car vehicles. Club Car's Director of Product Management cited Briggs & Stratton's local manufacturing outside Atlanta and global testing capabilities as key support factors for Club Car development.
• Scag Power EquipmentcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerScag integrates Vanguard batteries into multiple products including zero turn riding mowers, stand-on mowers, and walk-behind mowers with 5kWh, 7kWh, and swappable batteries. Products displayed at GIE+EXPO.
• Billy GoatcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBilly Goat displayed blower, vacuum, and pressure washer equipment equipped with Vanguard swappable batteries.
• FerriscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFerris displayed the Z1E mower equipped with a 10kWh Vanguard battery at GIE+EXPO. Ferris is a subsidiary brand of Briggs & Stratton.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Generac Power Systems: Generac is a broad incumbent in power generation and engine-driven equipment, with overlap in standby/portable generators and engines used in construction and rental — comparable to Vanguard's generator and commercial engine segments but operating at much larger scale and scope.
• EnerSys: EnerSys is a broad industrial battery incumbent supplying motive power, reserve power and increasingly lithium-ion solutions — comparable to Vanguard's commercial battery business but at far greater scale and with broader chemistries and end-markets.
• Briggs & Stratton (Consumer / Other Brands): Briggs & Stratton's consumer and other commercial brands (Simplicity, Snapper, Ferris, Billy Goat, Murray) share parent ownership and overlapping distribution and OEM engineering resources with Vanguard, but target consumer-grade rather than Vanguard's dedicated commercial-power positioning.

Direct peers

• Subaru Industrial Power (Robin): Subaru Industrial Power produces commercial-grade small engines widely used in generators, pumps and construction equipment — overlapping with Vanguard's commercial engine range and customer base in the off-highway market.
• Kohler Engines: Kohler's engine division produces commercial and residential gasoline/LPG engines from ~3 HP to 40+ HP for turf, construction, industrial and rental applications, directly competing with Vanguard's commercial engine portfolio and increasingly with integrated power systems.
• Yamaha Motor — Power Products Division: Yamaha's Power Products division manufactures small commercial engines, generators and golf/utility vehicles, overlapping with Vanguard's engine offerings and increasingly with electrified outdoor power equipment platforms.
• Honda Engines / Honda Power Equipment: Honda's engine and power-equipment division manufactures commercial-grade small gasoline engines used in mowers, generators, pumps and construction equipment — directly competing with Vanguard across the 5–40 HP commercial engine range and serving the same OEM customer base.
• Kawasaki Engines: Kawasaki Engines produces commercial-grade horizontal and vertical shaft engines in overlapping horsepower ranges, sold into OEM applications including commercial turf, construction and industrial equipment — a direct Vanguard competitor.

Emerging players

• Greenworks Commercial: Greenworks Commercial is an emerging player focused on battery-powered professional outdoor equipment and battery platforms, directly competing with Vanguard's swappable lithium-ion battery ecosystem in commercial turf and rental channels.
• Flux Power Holdings: Flux Power is an emerging lithium-ion battery pack supplier for industrial lift trucks, airport ground support and other motive applications — overlapping with Vanguard's commercial battery strategy for off-highway equipment but at smaller scale and narrower focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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