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Why Should I Consider a Vanguard Single Cylinder for My Equipment?

The new line of Vanguard single cylinders is designed to be a direct replacement for the Honda GX. It even uses the same mounting points, so manufacturers can easily switch to this new engine family. While both Vanguard and Billy … Continue reading

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Preparing Your Overseeder For Spring

Spring is coming, and that means it’s time to get your power rake or overseeder ready to repair damage done by winter weather. Here’s what you need to check to make sure your equipment is ready to work. Hydrostatic Transmission … Continue reading

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18 inch Hydro-Drive Sod Cutter: The Perfect Choice for the Toughest Jobs

When Billy Goat redesigned their Hydro-Drive sod cutters, they made everything better. There’s more weight, stronger blades, and small changes throughout to make maintenance a snap. With versions for general purpose and golf applications, this is the perfect tool for … Continue reading

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Identifying Your Billy Goat Equipment

Billy Goat Parts has a search engine that can find compatible parts based on your equipment’s model name and serial number. Where do you find this information? Unfortunately, with so many types of equipment and engines, the serial number can’t … Continue reading

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Changing the Oil in Your Vanguard Engine

Are you taking care of the engine in your Billy Goat equipment correctly? Vanguard recently updated the oil recommendations for their engines. Here’s what you need to know to keep your single cylinder or V-twin engine lubricated. Which Oil Should … Continue reading

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Maintenance Tips QV Quietvac Contractor Vacuum

The QV Quietvac is built to tackle the toughest construction cleanup jobs, including the removal of dangerous silica dust. This subjects the impeller, engine, bag and dust sock to massive amounts of dirt, accelerating wear. However, this machine will still … Continue reading

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Using a Hurricane Stand-On Blower

The Hurricane X3000 and Z3000 are some of the most powerful debris blowers on the market. They’re also able to cover large areas quickly, thanks to a stand-on ZTR setup that emulates stander mowers. However, all that capability comes with … Continue reading

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Billy Goat’s New F14 Contractor/Municipal Wheeled Blower

Do you need a blower that works faster than a backpack? Do you wish you could get something with more power than the F13 contractor blower, but don’t need a giant machine like the F18? The new F14 walk behind … Continue reading

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Using and Caring for Billy Goat Vacuum Bags

The bag is the most important part of your Billy Goat vacuum, and also the source of the most problems. Knowing how to properly maintain the bag can help you avoid clogs and get maximum performance. Here’s everything you need … Continue reading

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Protecting Yourself from Noise and Vibration

You probably glossed over the sound and vibration section of your Billy Goat equipment manual, but these two factors can have a big impact on the health of you and your employees. Here’s what these numbers mean, and what you … Continue reading

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