SNAPPER PRO INTRODUCES A NEW CONCEPT IN COMPACT, ZERO-TURN MOWERS (October 29, 2009)

For Immediate Release

Munnsville, NY (October 29, 2009) - The new Snapper Pro S75x is a zero-turn mower in a category all its own. The S75x combines superior operator comfort and control with high performance features into a compact zero-turn that is ideal for mowing in tight places and highly landscaped areas.

“This mower places the operator in the most ideal ergonomic position for mowing,’ says Bill Shea, vice president of sales & marketing, commercial products for the Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group. “With its overall compact low stance, the S75x provides the operator with excellent visibility,” he says. "Controls are easy to use and placed right at the operator's fingertips. And a new designed suspension seating system provides added comfort.”

Available with a powerful 20- or 26-hp Kawasaki engine and an industrial two-stage air cleaner, the S75x has individual Hydro-Gear pumps and wheel motors for improved performance and less downtime. A10 mph ground speed means the S75x can mow up to 4.3 acres/hour.

A newly designed iCD™ cutting system with 52" deck allows for better airflow discharge and a high quality of cut. Featuring a slope nose design which reduces front-end blow out and a reinforced leading edge to protect the deck where it needs it most. A hand-operated deck lift provides the operator with variable cutting heights from 1.5” to 4.5”.

The footprint of the S75x is smaller than a commercial walk-behind with a similar deck width. It is much easier to haul on a trailer due to its size and maneuverability. Additionally, users can fit more of these machines on their trailers or pull a lighter load.

“The entire line of Snapper Pro products is designed to offer customers superior value at an affordable price,” says Shea. “A highly innovative product in a new category of compact riders, the S75x is no exception.”

The 20-hp Snapper Pro S75x typically retails for $6499.00; the 26-hp unit typically retails for $6999.00. The S75x comes with a two-year commercial warranty. For more information, visit www.snapperpro.com.

The Snapper Pro brand is part of the Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden and turf care through its Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Snapper Pro®, Giant-Vac® and Allis-Chalmers® brands. Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries.

For more information, contact:
Jennifer Loran
Marketing & Advertising Manager
315-495-0100 ext.267 / loran.jennifer@basco.com