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. |
