Why is Briggs and Stratton closing?

Briggs & Stratton Corp. plans to close two manufacturing plants and reduce operations at a third site, citing falling demand for its outdoor power equipment.

Is Briggs and Stratton going out of business?

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri formally approved the transaction on September 15, 2020. With the completion of the sale to KPS, the Acquired Business has successfully exited from its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceeding.

Where is Briggs & Stratton located?

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment.

How do I contact Briggs and Stratton?

You can contact our Customer Support team M-F from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT via the following numbers: 800-743-4115 (pressure washers & portable generators) or 800-732-2989 (standby generators).

Are Briggs & Stratton engines made in China?

The company produces all vertical shaft engines for the United States market at plants in Missouri, Alabama and Georgia while engine components are manufactured in metro Milwaukee. Those American facilities, along with a plant in China, also support demand from Asia, Europe and Australia, Briggs & Stratton said.

Are Briggs and Stratton engines reliable?

Briggs and Stratton author review by ConsumerAffairs Research Team. Consistent starts: Briggs and Stratton engines have reliable and consistent starts. Wide power range: The company creates small engines for basic riding mowers up to commercial grade equipment.

How do you tell what year my Briggs and Stratton engine is?

How can I determine the age of my engine if it was made after 1965?

  1. The first two digits (99) denote the year of manufacture.
  2. The next two digits (01) are the month of the year, which is January.
  3. The following two digits (15) are the day of the month.
  4. The final two digits designate the plant and assembly line.

Are Briggs and Stratton engines any good?

Consistent starts: Briggs and Stratton engines have reliable and consistent starts. Wide power range: The company creates small engines for basic riding mowers up to commercial grade equipment.

Are Cub Cadet engines made in China?

Where are Cub Cadet branded engines manufactured? Cub Cadet has successfully entered into a joint venture with a major Asian manufacturing company, whereby both companies have collaborated their engineering, design and manufacturing expertise to produce a high end overhead valve (OHV) engine.

How long do Briggs and Stratton engines last?

With normal use and proper maintenance, a lawnmower should expect to last at least 8-10 years. That converts to around 300 to 500 hours for a small engine and 750 to 1000 hours for a bigger engine. But there are many examples where larger ride-on lawnmowers last for a much longer time.

What does the governor do on a Briggs and Stratton engine?

The governor system is like a cruise control system. It maintains the speed of your lawn mower or outdoor power products. When Briggs & Stratton governors are adjusted properly, they keep your speed steady regardless of engine load – the amount of work the engine must perform.