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Briggs & Stratton files for bankruptcy; announces sale agreement
Century-old engine maker Briggs & Stratton has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, and a private equity firm plans to purchase the company’s assets.
July 21, 2020
Construction Equipment
Despite concerns from small engine manufacturers, E15 gasoline will now be sold year round
E15 gasoline will be sold year-round across the U.S. despite claims that it is harmful for small engines. Learn more about President Trump's announcement here.
October 11, 2018
Dealers
ASV adds Minn. dealer Northwoods to dealer network
Northwoods Hydraulic and Equipment serves as a distributor, dealer and factory-authorized service center for a variety of brands. Details here.
June 15, 2018
Construction Equipment
Yamaha Outdoor Power acquires Subaru Industrial Power Products
Yamaha Outdoor Power is further expanding its small engine reach in both the generator and lawn and garden markets with the acquisition of Subaru Industrial Power Products. The deal, which is expected to be completed by Oct. 1, 2017, was agreed upon between Japanese parent companies Yamaha Motor and Fuji Heavy Industries. The agreement was prompted […]
December 15, 2016
Construction Equipment
Working Toyota 4A-GE engine built from Legos
We won’t waste time much time talking about this video so you can get to watching. YouTube user Solde1 posted this video of a Toyota 4A-GE engine (engine that powers the Toyota MR2) that he built entirely from Legos. And it actually works. Check out the video below. [youtube 3MVaarnM6yg nolink]
May 2, 2013
Construction Equipment
The effects of E15 on small gas engines (GIE+Expo)
We're live this week from GIE+Expo in Louisville, Kentucky and had a chance to hear comments from Outdoor Power Equipment Institute President Kris Kiser on the negative effects of E15 gasoline (gas with 15 percent ethanol) in small gas engines.
October 31, 2012
Equipment
Small engine fuel maker takes on ethanol
The EPA now is permitting 15 percent ethanol. E15 “destroys small engines,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
October 29, 2012
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