Briggs & Stratton Displays Elite Series™ Compressors

October 25, 2007 – Milwaukee, WI — The Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, highlighted its ELITE Series compressors at GIE + EXPO 2007, held in Louisville October 25-27. The Company touted its 4-gallon, 125-psi, 2.2-running hp twin-stack style compressor (model 74001).

With 5.1 SCFM at 40 psi/4.0 SCFM at 90 psi, this twin-stack style unit is designed for maximum portability. It is ideal for operating tools used for roofing, remodeling, maintenance and clean-up projects. Features include:

• Low profile design for added stability and increased portability.
• Direct-drive, oil lubricated pump with cast iron cylinder for maximum life and performance.
• Easy starting with built-in air pressure release. Less chance tripping circuits upon start-up.
• Control panel and gauges are well protected and conveniently located for easy access.
• Two air outlets for dual-tool operation.

Heavy-duty electric motor with manual reset for overload protection.

All ELITE Series compressors feature a cast-iron pump cylinder and a two-year warranty as standard. Visit our website for more information.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Its wholly owned subsidiary Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC is North America’s number one manufacturer of portable generators and pressure washers, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden and turf care through its wholly owned subsidiary Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. and its Simplicity®, Snapper®, Ferris® and Murray® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on all seven continents.