The company was launched in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1908 and today is based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Briggs & Stratton engines are commonly
used on lawnmowers, as well as pressure washers, electrical generators, and a
wide variety of other applications. Their original cast-iron engines were known
for their durability, but the company's success was established following the
development of lightweight aluminum engines in 1953. The aluminum engine was the
perfect solution for the recently invented rotary lawnmower due to its lighter
weight and lower cost. The company has developed a good reputation because of
its independent central services distributors (CSDs), low-cost replacement parts
and well-designed service literature. |
