Vanguard Expands Portfolio With New Motors To Complete 48V Electrification System for OEMs

New MVG Series motors join the Vanguard^™ portfolio to simplify OEM electrification.

MILWAUKEE, WI (November 12, 2026) – Vanguard, a leader in commercial power, has expanded its portfolio to include a new line of high-efficiency electric motors. By adding motors to its existing lineup of commercial lithium-ion battery packs, motor controllers and chargers, Vanguard now offers OEMs a complete, pre-validated 48V electrification stack designed to accelerate time-to-market and simplify the transition to electric power.

As part of the full 48V electrification systems product expansion, Vanguard now also offers an analog throttle. The throttle provides continuous, proportional signal modulation to deliver smooth, variable-speed control across the equipment’s operating range.

With the introduction of its new MVG Series motors, Vanguard eliminates the multi-vendor integration challenges OEMs face when building electric power systems from scratch. Vanguard’s 48V system features components engineered to operate as one unified platform, designed specifically to communicate and perform seamlessly together. By eliminating complex custom integration, this solution saves months of R&D time and reduces upfront development costs.

“Adding electric motors to our portfolio allows Vanguard to solve technical integration challenges on behalf of our customers,” said David Frank, senior vice president and president of electrification at Briggs & Stratton. “By moving beyond fragmented component sourcing, we deliver a fully integrated 48V system that gives equipment manufacturers a direct, reliable pathway to production. It’s a complete solution built on more than a century of real-world application expertise.”

The Vanguard Motor Lineup

Engineered to automotive-grade standards, the Vanguard motor lineup includes three distinct power options designed for optimal durability, performance and thermal management:

• Vanguard MVG1500: Built specifically to power lawn mower deck and drive systems, the MVG1500 combines a low-duty motor with an integrated motor controller into a single, compact unit. By eliminating the footprint and wiring of an external controller, it drives down system costs and accelerates equipment integration with true maintenance-free reliability.
• NEW: Vanguard MVG3500: Built to handle tough utility work, the MVG3500 generates 3.5kW of continuous power and 6kW peak output. A fully sealed IP66 housing protects the motor against water, dust and debris to ensure long-term, maintenance-free reliability. It offers OEMs a dependable power solution for walk-behind power trowels, turf rakes, industrial vacuums and blowers.
• NEW: Vanguard MVG5000: For higher-demand applications, the MVG5000 provides a robust 5kW of continuous power, peaking at 7.5kW. Advanced thermal management maintains performance under continuous heavy load, while standardized SAE J609 mounting geometries enable easy drop-in integration into existing chassis. Complete with an IP66 rating and zero required maintenance, it serves as the definitive choice for heavy-duty electrification in equipment like walk-behind power trowels, turf rakes, industrial vacuums and blowers.|
  
  

The Power of the Complete 48V System

The addition of the MVG Series motors completes the Vanguard 48V electrification stack. By designing modular battery packs, motors, motor controllers and chargers to function as a unified system, Vanguard ensures that all hardware and software components perform seamlessly together. Standard mounting dimensions allow OEMs to integrate this complete system into existing equipment layouts without requiring significant chassis redesigns. Engineering teams can eliminate cross-vendor diagnostic testing and software troubleshooting because all hardware and software components are engineered to communicate from day 1. With IP66 weather protection and zero routine maintenance, this integrated approach gives manufacturers a direct, reliable pathway to production.

Learn more about Vanguard motors and its full pre-validated 48V electrification system.

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 gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of turf care products, lithium-ion batteries, standby generators and energy storage systems through its Briggs & Stratton^®, Vanguard^®, Ferris^®, Simplicity^®, Snapper^®, Billy Goat^®, and Branco^® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents. Learn more at BriggsandStratton.com.