I have been tracking this for a few years now.. The State of Snowblower evolution, 2013 model year. Tecumseh snowblower engines, up to 2008, were always made in the USA. Briggs & Stratton engines were made in the USA for the majority of its history. Around the year 2000 (perhaps earlier in the 90’s) Briggs began their smaller gas engines in China. Up until 2008, probably 90% of snowblowers were 100% American-made, both the snowblower body, and the engine both. Tecumseh had the majority of the snowblower engine market
before 2008, and Briggs was still making their larger engines in the USA. Only the smaller Briggs engines were made in China. Tecumseh pulled out of the small gas engine business in 2008. 2009 was the last model year that snowblowers were commonly found with Tecumseh engines on them. (2009 model year were machines that went on sale in the Autumn of 2008) Since 2008, Production of small gas engines has moved to China in a huge way. (the last remaining 100% made in the USA snowblowers) Ariens - Three
models remaining in the 2013 lineup with American-made Briggs engines: Beginning this year, 2013 model year, "Made in the USA" stickers have appeared on engines of Ariens machines, which have the USA-made engines:
(im not sure if Ariens added the stickers, or if Briggs did.) Snapper - (made by Briggs & Stratton) Simplicity - (made by Briggs & Stratton) The Briggs brands are using the old Simplicity
and Murray designs for their snowblowers. Husqvarna - The evolutionary successor to the old AYP snowblower line. That makes Eleven total snowblower models in 2013, from three manufacturers (Ariens, Briggs and Husqvarna) that are still 100% American made, both the snowblower, and the engine both. And the percentage drops every year. Soon it is likely we will have all Chinese engines on all snowblowers. Brand names with American-made snowblower bodies, and all Chinese-made engines, (as of 2013)MTD brands (Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, most Craftsman) - all Chinese engines. (starting in 2012) Toro - All Chinese Engines. (starting in 2013) Brand names that are 100% made in China:In addition to Chinese engines on American-made snowblowers, we are now also seeing 100% Chinese made snowblowers, both the snowblower body, and the engine both. The following brands are known to be 100% Chinese built: Stanley The 100% American made snowblower (and lawnmower, and riding mower, and garden tractor) is fading fast..get them while you still can! Which engines are the remaining American-made engines? Only three US-made snowblower engines remain: Briggs & Stratton 305cc 1450 Series ALL other snowblower engines, including all Briggs engines except those three models, are made in China..(the exception being perhaps Honda snowblowers, who perhaps still makes some Honda engines in Japan, and China as well.) But there are definitely only three remaining US-made engines. Other sources: Ariens 2013 brochure, Toro 2013 brochure, Cub Cadet brochure, other MTD brand webpages, Briggs & Stratton brand (Simplicity, Snapper) webpages, Husqvarna webpage. Disclaimer 1 - yes, I know..someone will bring it up! I am aware that when I say “100% American-made snowblower, both the snowblower body and engine both” that is not *literally* 100% true! Because some *parts* are made overseas..The American-made Briggs engine likely has parts made in China inside of it, and perhaps the “Made in America” snowblowers do as well! But im not concerned about that. Disclaimer 2 - the above information is likely incomplete! Especially the “100% made in China snowblower” data..there are probably several brand names I am missing. Also, The above list primarily focuses on 2-stage snowblowers, because it is believed that 100% of Single-Stage snowblower engines are made in China, and have been for some time. If anyone has any corrections or additions to this list, please let me know! Thanks, Are any snow blowers made in the USA?Designed, Developed, and Built in the USA
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Is Briggs and Stratton made in China?Briggs and Stratton's relation with China
Currently, the American giant has over 13 production plants in the US alone, and 8 more spread across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, and you guessed it — China.
Where is Briggs & Stratton manufactured?Briggs & Stratton builds over 9,000,000 engines in the USA each year. The company employs over 3,000 employees in six states. Wauwatosa, WI, is home to the company's headquarters and R&D center. Manufacturing plants are located in Poplar Bluff, MO; Auburn, AL; Statesboro, GA; and Sherrill, NY.
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