Briggs & Stratton engines are found in a wide range of outdoor power equipment models. Known for their dependable performance and straightforward maintenance, these engines have been used in everything from lawn mowers to snow blowers for decades.

If you own outdoor equipment with a Briggs & Stratton engine, knowing which machines commonly use these engines can make it easier to find the right replacement parts and keep your equipment running properly.

Lawn Mowers

Walk-behind lawn mowers are one of the most common places you'll find Briggs & Stratton engines. Brands such as Craftsman, Snapper, Murray, Toro and Troy-Bilt have offered lawn mowers equipped with Briggs & Stratton engines.

For example, older Craftsman and Murray walk-behind mowers can commonly be found with Briggs & Stratton engines. Snapper has also used Briggs & Stratton engines across many of its mower models.

Some examples of mower families and models that may be equipped with Briggs & Stratton engines include:

• Craftsman walk-behind mowers
• Snapper Hi-Vac and Classic series mowers
• Murray walk-behind mowers
• Troy-Bilt push and self-propelled mowers
• Yard Machines walk-behind mowers
• Toro Recycler models

The specific engine can vary considerably even within the same mower family, so it's important to check the engine identification numbers before purchasing parts.

Riding Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors

You’ll find a similar set of brands that have used Briggs & Stratton engines in this category as the last. Craftsman lawn tractors, for example, have been sold with several Briggs & Stratton engine configurations over the years. Snapper and Simplicity riding mowers have also used Briggs & Stratton engines, including engines from the company's Intek family.

Common replacement parts for these engines include carburetors, air filters, fuel filters, spark plugs, starters, fuel pumps, belts and other engine components.

Snow Blowers

Snow blowers are another common application for Briggs & Stratton engines. Briggs & Stratton, Craftsman, Murray, Snapper and Simplicity are examples of brands and manufacturers associated with snow blowers using Briggs & Stratton engines.

Briggs & Stratton's own snow blower lineup has included models equipped with engines from families such as the Snow Series. Craftsman and other outdoor equipment brands have also used Briggs & Stratton engines in various snow blower models.

If your snow blower has trouble starting after sitting through the summer, the carburetor, spark plug, fuel system and air filter are some of the components worth checking.

Pressure Washers

Briggs & Stratton engines have also been used on gasoline-powered pressure washers. Brands such as Briggs & Stratton, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, and Snapper have offered pressure washers equipped with Briggs & Stratton engines.

For example, some Craftsman pressure washers have used Briggs & Stratton engines to power their pumps. These engines can require many of the same maintenance and replacement parts found on lawn mower engines, including carburetors, spark plugs, air filters, fuel filters, and starter components.

When replacing a part on a pressure washer engine, make sure you're identifying the engine itself rather than relying only on the pressure washer model number.

Generators

Briggs & Stratton engines have been used in portable and standby generators as well. Briggs & Stratton, Craftsman and other outdoor power equipment brands have sold generator models powered by Briggs & Stratton engines.

Briggs & Stratton's own generator lineup has included models designed for residential backup power and portable use. Depending on the generator, the engine may be from a different Briggs & Stratton engine family and require different replacement components.

Generators are particularly susceptible to fuel-system issues when they're left sitting for extended periods. A clogged carburetor or deteriorated fuel component can prevent the engine from starting when the generator is needed.

Tillers and Cultivators

Garden equipment is another area where Briggs & Stratton engines can be found. Brands such as Troy-Bilt, Craftsman and MTD have offered tillers and other garden equipment using small gasoline engines, including Briggs & Stratton engines on certain models.

Older tillers are especially likely to need replacement parts due to their age and extended periods of storage. Carburetors, air filters, spark plugs, fuel lines and starter components are some of the parts that may eventually need to be replaced.

Common Briggs & Stratton Engine Families

Rather than identifying an engine solely by the equipment brand, it's sometimes more useful to find the Briggs & Stratton engine model number. Briggs & Stratton has produced numerous engine families over the years, including:

• Briggs & Stratton Intek:  commonly found on lawn and garden equipment, including riding mowers and lawn tractors.
• Briggs & Stratton Professional Series: used in various residential and outdoor power equipment applications.
• Briggs & Stratton Quantum: a popular engine family found on many older walk-behind lawn mowers.
• Briggs & Stratton Classic: used on numerous older small-engine applications.
• Briggs & Stratton Snow Series: designed specifically for snow blower applications.

The same engine family can appear on equipment from multiple manufacturers, which is why identifying the engine itself can be more reliable than searching by equipment brand alone.

Keep Your Briggs & Stratton Equipment Running

From a Craftsman lawn tractor to a Snapper mower or a Briggs & Stratton snow blower, these engines have powered a huge variety of outdoor equipment. Their widespread use also means replacement parts are readily available for many older machines.

If your equipment is having trouble starting, running, or maintaining power, replacing a worn engine component may be all that's needed to get it working again.

At Power Tool Replacement Parts, we offer replacement parts for a variety of outdoor power equipment and small engines. Whether you're repairing a lawn mower, snow blower, pressure washer, generator or another machine, identifying your Briggs & Stratton engine model is the first step toward finding the right replacement part.