Vanguard® 300 Engine Named One of Construction Equipment’s Top 100 New Products of 2025



The Vanguard 300 Single-Cylinder Horizontal Shaft Engine has been named a Top 100 New Product of 2025 by Construction Equipment magazine. The award, selected independently by the magazine's editorial board, recognizes significant product innovations that increase productivity and efficiency for equipment users.

Engineered to provide a lower total cost of ownership, the 307cc, 10.0 Gross HP1 engine delivers rugged, reliable power for demanding commercial applications. With the addition of the Vanguard 300 to its single cylinder lineup, Vanguard now enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to power their full product lines with one, trusted engine brand. The engine is an ideal power source for a wide variety of demanding applications, including high-pressure pumps, generators, wood chippers, leaf blowers, concrete saws and trenchers.

Its selection for the Top 100 list was driven by several cutting-edge features designed to maximize uptime including:

  • TransportGuard®: A 3-in-1 control that integrates fuel and ignition shut-off to prevent engine damage caused by fuel mixing with oil during transport.

  • Cyclonic Air Filtration: Increases air filter replacement intervals to 600 hours, significantly reducing maintenance downtime.

  • Advanced Cold Start: Ensures reliable engine starting in temperatures as low as 0°F, providing reliable, easy starting in all seasons.

The entire Vanguard Single-Cylinder engine lineup is backed by an industry-leading three-year commercial limited warranty2 plus one warranty bonus year when an engine is registered.

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1All power levels are stated gross HP at 3,600 RPM per SAE J1940.
2See the operator's manual or dealer for complete warranty details.