Business owners know the value of customization. After all, every business has unique needs and strengths. Vanguard appreciates that every business is different, so their line of engines offer many operation options. In addition to providing quality workmanship, high power output and durability, Vanguard is committed to meeting the small engine needs of the commercial sector.



Vanguard engines are used to power rental equipment, professional landscaping tools, and even construction and firefighting equipment because they are available in a wide range of power outputs, ranging from 2.4 to as much as 36 horsepower. The Vanguard Engines product line features five different engine styles, each with its own power range. With a total of 36 different models across these five styles, there is a Vanguard small engine to meet every commercial need. Below, you'll find an examination of each of the five Vanguard engine designs.

Single-Cylinder Engines

Vanguard small engines in the single cylinder engines line can produce between 2.4 and 15 horsepower, ensuring that you have enough power to run the generators, mixers and pumps that your worksite needs. With nine different engine models to choose from there's no reason not to choose a Vanguard small engine when looking for a single-cylinder engine that's built to last.

V-Twin Horizontal and Vertical Shaft Engines

The v-twin horizontal and vertical shaft line of Vanguard engines provides between 14 and 23 horsepower, powering commercial mowers, utility vehicles and golf equipment. This is the largest line of Vanguard small engines, offering ten engine choices so that commercial customers can find the exact power output they need.

Air Cooled V-Twin Big Block Horizontal Shaft Engines

Moving up to the air-cooled v-twin big block horizontal shaft engine line allows for yet another increase in power, producing between 25 and 35 horsepower, depending on the Vanguard small engine used. This sort of power is commonly used to power chippers and mulchers, mudboats, large-scale commercial mowers and concrete trowels. The horizontal shaft air-cooled line features six different engine models, offering an even distribution of horsepower within this line's range so that customers can get engines offering just the right amount of power for their needs.

Air Cooled V-Twin Big Block Vertical Shaft Engines

The Vanguard engines in the air-cooled v-twin big block vertical shaft line are some of the most powerful small engines that Vanguard produces. This line offers up between 28 and 36 horsepower, more than enough power for larger commercial mowers and mudboats. Featuring five engines spaced in two-horsepower increments, it's easy to find an air-cooled vertical shaft engine with an appropriate power output.

Three-Cylinder Liquid Cooled Engines

Powering everything from tractors and mowers to concrete trowels and utility vehicles, the three-cylinder liquid cooled engines made for Vanguard provides between 23.6 and 34 horsepower with excellent power distribution and engine cooling features. These small engines are available in both gas-powered and diesel-powered models, allowing commercial purchasers to match their Vanguard engines with the fuel used by their other work vehicles to help make refueling as easy as possible. With four diesel models and two gas models to choose from, it's easy to find a three-cylinder engine to meet your needs.

With such an array of options, no matter what business you're in, you can bet that Vanguard has the perfect engine for your needs.

~Ben Anton, 2009