MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES – November 10, 2026 – Herco Trading Inc., in partnership with Briggs & Stratton, officially launches the Vanguard Single-Cylinder Engine lineup in the Philippines, introducing four models designed to support the diverse power requirements of key industries: the Vanguard 150, Vanguard 200, Vanguard 300, and Vanguard 400.
Held at Green Sun Hotel, the product launch carried the theme “Inspired by the Experts,” highlighting the engineering expertise, industry knowledge, and commitment to performance behind the Vanguard brand. The event brought together valued business partners, dealers, and industry representatives to mark the introduction of the new engine lineup to the Philippine market.
Designed to serve a wide range of equipment applications, the Vanguard Single-Cylinder Engines offer potential solutions for three important sectors of the Philippine economy: agriculture, marine, and construction.
In the agriculture sector, the engines are suited for equipment and machinery that support farming operations, helping address the power requirements of agricultural applications. For the marine industry, they provide engine options for suitable marine-related equipment and applications. In construction, the lineup offers additional power solutions for equipment used in various job site operations.
The newly introduced lineup consists of four models:
- Vanguard 150 – An engine option for equipment requiring a compact single-cylinder power solution.
- Vanguard 200 – Designed to provide another versatile option for a variety of equipment applications.
- Vanguard 300 – Expanding the lineup with an engine option for more demanding equipment requirements.
- Vanguard 400 – Completing the series with a larger engine offering within the single-cylinder lineup.
Together, these four models give equipment manufacturers, dealers, and end-users more choices when selecting engine solutions based on their specific operational requirements.
The launch reinforces the partnership between Herco Trading Inc. and Briggs & Stratton in bringing the Vanguard brand closer to Filipino businesses and industries. As the Philippine market continues to develop across agriculture, marine, and construction, access to dependable engine solutions remains an important consideration for businesses seeking to support their daily operations.
For Herco Trading Inc., the introduction of the Vanguard Single-Cylinder Engines further strengthens its commitment to bringing trusted global brands and quality products to the Philippine market. With its established nationwide distribution network and experience in serving the hardware and industrial sectors, Herco aims to make these engine solutions more accessible to its business partners and customers.
The event also featured product presentations, an actual product display, and the introduction of special product offers and the Vanguard Incentive Trip Program, providing business partners with opportunities to learn more about the products and explore ways to grow their businesses with the brand.
Through this launch, Herco Trading Inc., Briggs & Stratton, and Vanguard reaffirm their shared commitment to supporting Filipino industries with engine solutions backed by engineering expertise and a strong foundation in power equipment.
Inspired by the Experts. More than a product introduction, the launch represents a commitment to powering opportunities and supporting the industries that help move the Philippines forward.
