Opposed twin Briggs

[MPH]

Since there have been a few diss about opposed briggs lately thought I'd share this info. My brother in Colo was cutting fire wood on some farm and spotted a tractor sitting in the grass next door. Thought it looked about like the 16hp gilson pics I send him, it said Wards on it but he was unable to find a name plate but said it was powered by a 16hp opposed briggs, sooo there is one tractor that engine was used in, for what its worth...MPH

[Bill_Wells]

Are these Briggs you guys are talkin bout "Vanguards"?? I didn't think they were that old!!!!!

[MikeES]

Briggs made an opposed twin (boxer) similar to the KT and Magnum twins used in Sim and AC tractors. The Vanguard isa a V-twin. I believe the Briggs opposed twin is the 422400 series. Mike S.

[carter]

The opposed twin came in both 40 & 42 cu in versions with horizontal and vertical cranks.

[Bill_Wells]

Ok, I've got a horizontal shaft Vanguard 16 HP, that I just put in my Cub, either of you guyz know what the small (clear) box is , just above the starter????.----Either electronic voltage regulator, or ignition box.

[carter]

Marty, I've got a Gilson S-16 with the twin Briggs. It is all of the things you said it was regarding turning radius and heavy. However it is great in the woods with a set of lug tires for pulling a wood splitter or a small trailer with fire wood. 75# wheel weights on each side are a real boost. It also handles my 24 foot travel trailer with ease. There is a place for a big clunky machine, but it certainly isn't on the lawn. Ron

[Al]

Hi, That is the voltage regulator, Al

[Bill_Wells]

Thanks Al.