Solo

1948

In a small workshop, the brothers Hans and Heinz Emmerich began the development of the first small two-stroke engine. At that time, the "lightest" industrial engines weighed as much as 35 pounds. On June 20, 1948, the same day as the Germany Currency Reform took place, the first KMS 30 (KMS = KleinMotoren Stuttgart) engine was born. Intended as a power source for portable machines, the KMS 30 weighed only 14.3 pounds yet produced 1.2 HP. An incredible feat for that time.

1949

Prototypes of the first lawnmower with a horizontally rotating blade were shown at the DLG Exhibition in Hanover. Also introduced were a water pump and a double piston pump for plant protection purposes in vineyards. The first order was received for 300 of these pumps. They were used very successfully in vineyards in the Stuttgart wine growing district. Professor Heinkel, owner of the well-known Heinkel AG, personally introduced a radical new scooter that had a full body and new 60cc engine. That prototype provided the model for the future Heinkel scooter.

1977

SOLO signs a 3 year contract with Husqvarna in Sweden to supply consumer chainsaws. These chain saws are sold worldwide by Husqvarna under private label .

1995-1996

The increasing demand for SOLO plant protection equipment, especially in the USA, necessitates the expansion of factory facilities in Newport News for the complete manufacture of our plastic backpack sprayer.

Since its foundation, SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH manufactured in excess of 10 million SOLO machines which have sold to almost every country in the world.

Today

Solo produces a complete family of Lawn Garden Equipment including chemical sprayers, chain saws, brushcutters & trimmers, and air blowers.

Satisfaction is our goal and we know that the safety, ergonomic, outstanding power, comfort and economy built into Solo products will not only satisfy you, but also make you pleased enough to recommend our products to others. 1100 dealers offer nationwide support.

Solo - your best choice of all around performance and satisfaction!