JO BEAU® INTEGRATES VANGUARD® ENGINE TO PRODUCE POWERFUL WOOD CHIPPER SMALL ENOUGH TO FIT THROUGH DOORS
London, UK (October 24th, 2024) - Professional garden equipment business Jo Beau has partnered with power solutions provider Briggs & Stratton to create the Jo Beau® M600 GORILLA™ wood chipper, featuring Briggs & Stratton’s Vanguard® EFI/ETC 29,9 Gross kW* BIG BLOCK™ engine.
The compact wood chipper is only 80 cm wide and easily processes branches with a diameter of around 18 cm into small usable wood chips. The M600 GORILLA™ is powered by the Vanguard 29,9 Gross kW* (40,0 Gross HP*) V-Twin horizontal shaft engine with EFI/ETC technology. This Vanguard BIG BLOCKTM engine includes electronic fuel injection (EFI) technology which utilises the Engine Control Module (ECM) to tune every single operating point unique to the engine. It takes in all signals from the engine sensors to make cycle-by-cycle decisions on how much fuel and spark to provide the engine and when. This in turn means improved starting at all temperatures, smooth performance at all elevations, quick load acceptance and reduced fuel consumption, which makes the Vanguard BIG BLOCK the perfect fit for this powerful but compact application.
Previous positive experience of Briggs & Stratton’s outstanding customer support and high quality led Jo Beau to partner with the power provider again. Throughout the development process, Jo Beau worked with specialist engineers from Briggs & Stratton’s German Power Application Center Europe (PACE) to deliver a compact and powerful woodchipper powered by a more ecological diesel-alternative engine that fits into the small machine. Vanguard EFI petrol engines deliver multiple benefits, including consistent power output, enhanced fuel efficiency, automatic altitude adjustments, lower emissions and reduced maintenance needs all on minimal dimensions.
Christophe Beauprez, Managing Director at Jo Beau said, “We introduced the M600 Gorilla at a show and many people asked why we don't use a diesel engine since it's a larger machine. Our machines are very compact and designed to fit through doorways, which is a big advantage. Vanguard is the go-to solution for commercial petrol engines that deliver as much power as diesel engines with smaller dimensions and better ecological values. Vanguard provided us with the perfect alternative and aligns exactly with the Jo Beau philosophy.”
Patrick Limberg, Director Sales Commercial Engines EMEA at Briggs & Stratton noted, "When combined with Electronic throttle control (ETC) technology, Vanguard EFI engines can produce the required torque, along with optimised load acceptance, making it the perfect alternative to diesel. When it comes to seasonal equipment like wood chippers that may sit idle during the winter, EFI engines work well thanks to their high tolerance for stale fuel. This reduces the need for related maintenance or repairs due to fuel degradation or gumming.”
* Power levels are stated gross kilowatts per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton
** See operator’s manual or dealer for complete warranty
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About Briggs & Stratton | Vanguard:
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for lawn and garden, turf care and job site power equipment and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion batteries, standby generators and energy storage systems through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents.
Vanguard helps professionals to get their work done by applying power to their unique commercial applications. For more than 35 years, Vanguard has partnered with customers to conquer challenges and develop innovative products. As Vanguard doesn’t simply provide components, it supports customers in applying commercial lithium-ion and petrol power throughout the entire integration process, from development to serial production to after sales and training support.
About Jo Beau
Established in Belgium by its founder Jozef Beauprez, Jo Beau develops and manufactures compact and professional garden equipment, including wood chippers, stump grinders and scarifiers. Jozef began in 1989 as an independent business man in Bruges repairing and selling garden devices. By 1992 he was developing his own creations, including a universal collecting system for mini tractors, dump boxes for tracked vehicles, scarifiers, and more. In 1998 the first of Jo Beau’s recognisable yellow mobile wood chippers was launched and the company was born.
Today, the Jo Beau philosophy remains, so that almost every machine can be personalised with custom-made options to ensure the best results for customers.
