Briggs & Stratton (BGG) 10-Q 6 May 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	2-May-14
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000014195	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--06-30	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Mar-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	46,724,221

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$107,238	$188,445
Accounts Receivable, Net	338,834	190,800
Inventories:	'	'
Finished Products and Parts	279,901	306,104
Work in Process	109,372	96,751
Raw Materials	6,031	5,240
Total Inventories	395,304	408,095
Deferred Income Tax Asset	46,697	47,534
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	24,579	24,107
Total Current Assets	912,652	858,981
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'
Goodwill	147,055	147,352
Investments	25,382	19,764
Debt Issuance Costs	4,916	4,710
Other Intangible Assets, Net	85,728	87,980
Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	27,432	27,544
Other Long-Term Assets, Net	14,141	14,025
Total Other Assets	304,654	301,375
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:	'	'
Cost	1,018,796	1,019,355
Less - Accumulated Depreciation	740,708	732,160
Total Plant and Equipment, Net	278,088	287,195
TOTAL ASSETS	1,495,394	1,447,551
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Accounts Payable	186,652	143,189
Short-Term Debt	0	300
Accrued Liabilities	153,284	131,266
Total Current Liabilities	339,936	274,755
OTHER LIABILITIES:	'	'
Accrued Pension Cost	138,242	150,131
Accrued Employee Benefits	23,616	23,458
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	64,546	72,695
Other Long-Term Liabilities	38,385	33,574
Long-Term Debt	225,000	225,000
Total Other Liabilities	489,789	504,858
SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT:	'	'
Common Stock - Authorized 120,000 Shares $.01 Par Value, Issued 57,854 Shares	579	579
Additional Paid-In Capital	77,234	77,004
Retained Earnings	1,046,307	1,042,917
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	-210,352	-224,928
Treasury Stock at cost, 10,969 Shares and 9,901 Shares, respectively	-248,099	-227,634
Total Shareholders' Investment	665,669	667,938
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT	$1,495,394	$1,447,551

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Common Stock, shares authorized	120,000	120,000
Common Stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, shares issued	57,854	57,854
Treasury Stock, shares	10,969	9,901

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
NET SALES	$628,403	$637,259	$1,362,299	$1,385,345
COST OF GOODS SOLD	498,927	503,826	1,106,148	1,122,804
Cost Of Goods Sold Restructuring Charges	-774	6,645	4,704	14,970
Gross Profit	130,250	126,788	251,447	247,571
ENGINEERING, SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES	74,863	70,668	215,402	205,556
Operating Restructuring Charges	0	0	425	3,435
Income from Operations	55,387	56,120	35,620	38,580
INTEREST EXPENSE	-4,720	-4,717	-13,823	-13,802
OTHER INCOME, Net	2,295	1,806	6,138	4,660
Income Before Income Taxes	52,962	53,209	27,935	29,438
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	13,809	14,693	7,429	8,084
NET INCOME	$39,153	$38,516	$20,506	$21,354
EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA:	'	'	'	'
Basic Earnings Per Share	$0.82	$0.79	$0.43	$0.44
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$0.82	$0.78	$0.43	$0.44
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	46,129	47,336	46,549	47,126
Diluted Average Shares Outstanding	46,245	47,709	46,615	47,291
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE	$0.12	$0.12	$0.36	$0.36

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Income	$39,153	$38,516	$20,506	$21,354
Cumulative Translation Adjustments	2,212	3,022	-1,160	9,830
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax	1,381	1,611	2,568	970
Unrecognized Pension & Postretirement Obligation, Net of Tax	4,381	5,967	13,168	32,823
Other Comprehensive Income	7,974	10,600	14,576	43,623
Total Comprehensive Income	$47,127	$49,116	$35,082	$64,977

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net Income	$20,506	$21,354
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:	'	'
Depreciation and Amortization	38,333	41,234
Stock Compensation Expense	5,822	5,244
Loss on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	462	293
Credit for Deferred Income Taxes	-8,705	-16,866
Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates	-4,277	-3,011
Dividends Received from Unconsolidated Affiliates	4,069	4,636
Cash Contributions to Qualified Pension Plans	0	-29,363
Non-Cash Restructuring Charges	3,386	11,930
Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities:	'	'
Accounts Receivable	-147,738	-167,435
Inventories	11,713	-19,873
Other Current Assets	-9,083	10,571
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities and Income Taxes	76,335	70,273
Other, Net	-4,856	-2,766
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities	-14,033	-73,779
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Additions to Plant and Equipment	-29,471	-26,301
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	109	6,705
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	0	-59,627
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	-29,362	-79,223
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Repayments of Short-Term Debt	-300	-900
Net Borrowings on Revolver	0	35,350
Debt Issuance Costs	-949	0
Treasury Stock Purchases	-30,066	-23,057
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	4,361	19,613
Cash Dividends Paid	-11,387	-11,499
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	-38,341	19,507
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	529	-12
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-81,207	-133,507
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:	'	'
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning	188,445	156,075
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending	$107,238	$22,568

General_Information

General Information	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
General Information	'
	General Information
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but also does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. However, in the opinion of Briggs & Stratton Corporation (the Company), adequate disclosures have been presented to prevent the information from being misleading, and all adjustments necessary to fairly present the results of operations and financial position have been included. All of these adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, except as otherwise noted.
	Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto that were included in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income," which requires an entity to present significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. This update is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2012 with earlier adoption permitted. The amendments in the ASU should be applied prospectively. The Company adopted ASU No. 2013-02 at the beginning of fiscal 2014, and the required new disclosures are presented in Note 3. The adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flow, as the ASU solely relates to disclosures.
	In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment," which permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired before performing quantitative impairment testing. The amendments do not change the measurement of impairment losses. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU No. 2012-02 at the beginning of fiscal 2014. The adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flow.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 30, 2014
		Cumulative Translation Adjustments			Derivative Financial Instruments			Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans			Total
	Beginning Balance	$	8,514		$	(2,486	)	$	(224,354	)	$	(218,326	)
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassification	2,212			323			—			2,535
	Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	—			(124		)	—			(124		)
	Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications	2,212			199			—			2,411
	Reclassifications:
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Foreign Currency Contracts (1)	—			448			—			448
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Commodity Contracts (1)	—			1,165			—			1,165
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Interest Rate Swaps (1)	—			302			—			302
	Amortization of Prior Service Costs (Credits) (2)	—			—			(679		)	(679		)
	Amortization of Actuarial Losses (2)	—			—			7,780			7,780
	Total Reclassifications Before Tax	—			1,915			7,101			9,016
	Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	—			(733		)	(2,720		)	(3,453		)
	Net Reclassifications	—			1,182			4,381			5,563
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	2,212			1,381			4,381			7,974
	Ending Balance	$	10,726		$	(1,105	)	$	(219,973	)	$	(210,352	)
		Nine Months Ended March 30, 2014
		Cumulative Translation Adjustments			Derivative Financial Instruments			Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans			Total
	Beginning Balance	$	11,886		$	(3,673	)	$	(233,141	)	$	(224,928	)
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassification	(1,160		)	(2,757		)	—			(3,917		)
	Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	—			1,056			—			1,056
	Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications	(1,160		)	(1,701		)	—			(2,861		)
	Reclassifications:
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Foreign Currency Contracts (1)	—			1,197			—			1,197
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Commodity Contracts (1)	—			4,823			—			4,823
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Interest Rate Swaps (1)	—			899			—			899
	Amortization of Prior Service Costs (Credits) (2)	—			—			(2,037		)	(2,037		)
	Amortization of Actuarial Losses (2)	—			—			23,333			23,333
	Total Reclassifications Before Tax	—			6,919			21,296			28,215
	Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	—			(2,650		)	(8,128		)	(10,778		)
	Net Reclassifications	—			4,269			13,168			17,437
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,160		)	2,568			13,168			14,576
	Ending Balance	$	10,726		$	(1,105	)	$	(219,973	)	$	(210,352	)
	(1) Amounts reclassified to net income are included in net sales or cost of goods sold. See Note 10 for information related to derivative financial instruments.
	(2) Amounts reclassified to net income are included in the computation of net periodic expense, which is presented in cost of goods sold or engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses. See Note 8 for information related to pension and postretirement benefit plans.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Acquisitions [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	On December 7, 2012, Briggs & Stratton Representação de Motores e Produtos de Força do Brasil Ltda., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired all of the common stock of Companhia Caetano Branco (“Branco”) of Sao Jose dos Pinhais, Brazil for total cash consideration of $59.6 million, net of cash acquired. Branco is a leading brand in the Brazilian light power equipment market with a broad range of outdoor power equipment used primarily in light commercial applications. Its products, including generators, water pumps, light construction equipment and diesel engines, are sold through its independent network of over 1,200 dealers throughout Brazil. The Company recorded a purchase price allocation during fiscal 2013 based on a fair value appraisal by a third party valuation firm. The purchase price allocation resulted in the recognition of $15.3 million of goodwill, of which $4.6 million and $10.7 million were allocated to the Engines Segment and Products Segment, respectively, and $24.0 million of intangible assets, including $14.6 million of customer relationships and $9.4 million of tradenames.
	The results of operations of Branco have been included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations since the date of acquisition. Pro forma financial information and allocation of the purchase price are not presented as the effects of the acquisition are not material to the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

Restructuring_Actions

Restructuring Actions	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Restructuring Actions [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Actions	'
	Restructuring Actions
	In fiscal 2012, the Company announced plans to reduce manufacturing capacity through closure of its Newbern, Tennessee and Ostrava, Czech Republic plants, as well as the consolidation of its plants in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Auburn, Alabama. During fiscal 2012, the Company ceased manufacturing operations at its Newbern, Tennessee and Ostrava, Czech Republic plants, and carried out the consolidation of the Poplar Bluff, Missouri plant. Production of horizontal shaft engines was concluded at the Auburn, Alabama plant during the second quarter of fiscal 2014. The Company also announced in fiscal 2012 the reduction of approximately 10% of the Company's salaried headcount. In fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013, the Company implemented the salaried headcount reductions. Additionally, beginning in fiscal 2013, the Company exited the placement of lawn and garden products at national mass retailers. The Engines Segment continues to support lawn and garden equipment OEMs who provide lawn and garden equipment to these retailers. Workforce reductions associated with the Company's restructuring initiatives impacted approximately 1,250 regular and temporary employees globally.
	In October 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized an amendment to the Company's defined benefit retirement plans for U.S., non-bargaining employees. The amendment freezes accruals for all non-bargaining employees effective January 1, 2014. The Company recorded a pre-tax curtailment charge of $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 related to the defined benefit plan change.
	In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company completed the sale of its dormant manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin and a land parcel adjacent to its Ostrava, Czech Republic plant. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company completed the sale of the Ostrava, Czech Republic facility.
	The Company reports restructuring charges associated with manufacturing and related initiatives as costs of goods sold within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Restructuring charges reflected as costs of goods sold include, but are not limited to, termination and related costs associated with manufacturing employees, asset impairments and accelerated depreciation relating to manufacturing initiatives, and other costs directly related to the restructuring initiatives implemented. The Company reports all other non-manufacturing related restructuring charges as engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	The restructuring actions for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 resulted in pre-tax income of $0.8 million ($0.5 million after tax or $0.01 per diluted share) related to the reduction of an estimated reserve related to plant closure costs. The Company recorded pre-tax charges of $5.1 million ($3.9 million after tax or $0.08 per diluted share) during the nine months ended March 30, 2014 related to the restructuring actions discussed above. The Engines Segment recorded pre-tax income of $0.8 million and pre-tax charges of $3.0 million during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively. The Products Segment recorded no pre-tax restructuring charges during the third quarter and $2.1 million of pre-tax restructuring charges during the first nine months of fiscal 2014.
	The following is a rollforward of the restructuring reserve (included in Accrued Liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) attributable to all Engines Segment restructuring activities for the nine month period ended March 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		Termination Benefits			Other Costs			Total
	Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	$	99		$	2,575		$	2,674
	Provisions	348			2,699			3,047
	Cash Expenditures	(447		)	(3,233		)	(3,680		)
	Other Adjustments (1)	—			(2,041		)	(2,041		)
	Reserve Balance at March 30, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—
	(1) Other adjustments includes $0.5 million of accelerated depreciation and $1.5 million of asset impairments.
	The following is a rollforward of the restructuring reserve (included in Accrued Liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) attributable to all Products Segment restructuring activities for the nine month period ended March 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		Termination Benefits			Other Costs			Total
	Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	$	94		$	45		$	139
	Provisions	256			1,826			2,082
	Cash Expenditures	(229		)	(325		)	(554		)
	Other Adjustments (2)	—			(1,546		)	(1,546		)
	Reserve Balance at March 30, 2014	$	121		$	—		$	121
	(2) Other adjustments includes $1.5 million of asset impairments.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	The Company computes earnings per share using the two-class method, an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The Company’s unvested grants of restricted stock and deferred stock awards contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends (whether paid or unpaid), which are required to be treated as participating securities and included in the computation of basic earnings per share.
	Information on earnings per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Income	$	39,153		$	38,516		$	20,506		$	21,354
	Less: Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities	(1,150		)	(1,117		)	(552		)	(562		)
	Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	$	38,003		$	37,399		$	19,954		$	20,792
	Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding	46,129			47,336			46,549			47,126
	Diluted Average Shares Outstanding	46,245			47,709			46,615			47,291
	Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.82		$	0.79		$	0.43		$	0.44
	Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.82		$	0.78		$	0.43		$	0.44
	The dilutive effect of the potential exercise of outstanding stock-based awards to acquire common shares is calculated using the treasury stock method. The following options to purchase shares of common stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Options to Purchase Shares of Common Stock (in thousands)	508			1,590			916			1,590
	Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Excluded	$	36.68		$	34.13		$	29.62		$	34.13
	On August 8, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized up to $50 million in funds associated with the common share repurchase program with an expiration date of June 30, 2014. On January 22, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized up to an additional $50 million in funds for use in the Company’s common share repurchase program with an extension of the expiration date to June 30, 2016. As of March 30, 2014, the total remaining authorization was approximately $50.3 million. The common share repurchase program authorizes the purchase of shares of the Company's common stock on the open market or in private transactions from time to time, depending on market conditions and certain governing loan covenants. During the nine months ended March 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 1,479,626 shares on the open market at an average price of $20.32 per share, as compared to 1,216,325 shares purchased on the open market at an average price of $18.96 per share during the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

Investments_Notes

Investments (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Investments
	This caption represents the Company’s investments in unconsolidated affiliated companies.
	During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company joined with one of its independent distributors to form a venture to distribute service parts. The Company contributed non-cash assets in exchange for receiving an ownership interest in the venture. As a result of the transaction, the Company recorded an investment of $6.5 million. The Company will use the equity method to account for this investment.

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben

Pension and Postretirement Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Postretirement Benefits	'
	Pension and Postretirement Benefits
	The Company has noncontributory defined benefit retirement plans and postretirement plans covering certain employees. The following tables summarize the plans’ income and expense for the periods indicated (in thousands):
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Components of Net Periodic Expense:
	Service Cost	$	1,911		$	3,166		$	83		$	89
	Interest Cost on Projected Benefit Obligation	13,436			12,276			1,150			1,199
	Expected Return on Plan Assets	(18,538		)	(18,873		)	—			—
	Amortization of:
	Transition Obligation	—			2			—			—
	Prior Service Cost (Credit)	45			47			(724		)	(897		)
	Actuarial Loss	6,276			8,666			1,504			1,881
	Net Periodic Expense	$	3,130		$	5,284		$	2,013		$	2,272
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		Nine Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Components of Net Periodic Expense:
	Service Cost	$	5,735		$	10,138		$	250		$	268
	Interest Cost on Projected Benefit Obligation	40,307			37,878			3,450			3,596
	Expected Return on Plan Assets	(55,614		)	(56,958		)	—			—
	Amortization of:
	Transition Obligation	—			6			—			—
	Prior Service Cost (Credit)	135			319			(2,172		)	(2,692		)
	Actuarial Loss	18,821			26,155			4,512			5,644
	Net Curtailment Loss	—			1,914			—			—
	Net Periodic Expense	$	9,384		$	19,452		$	6,040		$	6,816
	In October 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized an amendment to the Company's defined benefit retirement plans for U.S., non-bargaining employees. The amendment freezes accruals for all non-bargaining employees effective January 1, 2014. The Company recorded a pre-tax curtailment charge of $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 related to the defined benefit plan change.
	The Company expects to make benefit payments of $3.1 million attributable to its non-qualified pension plans during fiscal 2014. During the first nine months of fiscal 2014, the Company made payments of approximately $2.2 million for its non-qualified pension plans. The Company anticipates making benefit payments of approximately $15.9 million for its other postretirement benefit plans during fiscal 2014. During the first nine months of fiscal 2014, the Company made payments of $13.0 million for its other postretirement benefit plans.
	On July 6, 2012, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21 Act) was signed into law. The MAP-21 Act included certain pension-related provisions, which included changes to the methodology used to determine discount rates for ERISA funding purposes for qualified defined benefit pension plans. Based on historical interest rates, the MAP-21 Act allows plan sponsors to utilize a higher discount rate to value pension liabilities, which results in lower required pension plan contributions under ERISA. During the first nine months of fiscal 2014, the Company made no cash contributions to the qualified pension plan. Based upon current regulations and actuarial studies, the Company is required to make no minimum contributions to the qualified pension plan during the remainder of fiscal 2014 or in 2015. The Company may be required to make further contributions in future years depending upon the actual return on plan assets and the funded status of the plan in future periods.

Stock_Incentives

Stock Incentives	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock Incentives	'
	Stock Incentives
	Stock based compensation expense is calculated by estimating the fair value of incentive stock awards granted and amortizing the estimated value over the awards' vesting period. Stock based compensation expense was $1.3 million and $5.8 million for the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014, respectively. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, stock based compensation expense was $1.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	'
	Derivative Instruments & Hedging Activities
	The Company enters into derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges to manage certain interest rate, foreign currency and commodity exposures. Company policy allows derivatives to be used only for identifiable exposures and, therefore, the Company does not enter into hedges for trading purposes where the sole objective is to generate profits.
	The Company formally designates the financial instrument as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure and documents both the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge. The Company formally assesses, both at the inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments that are used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in the forecasted cash flows of the related underlying exposure. Because of the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the underlying exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the derivative instruments are generally offset by changes in the forecasted cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. Derivative financial instruments are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as assets or liabilities, measured at fair value. The effective portion of gains or losses on the derivative designated as cash flow hedges are reported as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument's change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings.
	The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting cash flows attributable to the hedged risk, the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, the cash flow hedge is dedesignated because a forecasted transaction is not probable of occurring, or management determines to remove the designation of the cash flow hedge.
	In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative remains outstanding, the Company continues to carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet and recognizes any subsequent changes in its fair value in earnings. When it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, the Company discontinues hedge accounting and recognizes immediately in earnings gains and losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income related to the hedging relationship.
	The Company enters into interest rate swaps to manage a portion of its interest rate risk from financing certain dealer and distributor inventories through a third party financing source. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and are used to effectively fix the interest payments to a third party financing source, exclusive of lender spreads, ranging from 1.17% to 1.60% for a notional principal amount of $95 million with expiration dates ranging from July 2017 through May 2019.
	The Company enters into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge the risk from forecasted third party and intercompany sales or payments denominated in foreign currencies. These obligations generally require the Company to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. Dollars, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros, Japanese Yen or Mexican Pesos. These contracts generally do not have a maturity of more than twenty-four months.
	The Company uses raw materials that are subject to price volatility. The Company hedges a portion of its exposure to the variability of cash flows associated with commodities used in the manufacturing process by entering into forward purchase contracts or commodity swaps. Derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges are used by the Company to reduce exposure to variability in cash flows associated with future purchases of natural gas and aluminum. These contracts generally do not have a maturity of more than twenty-four months.
	The Company has considered the counterparty credit risk related to all its interest rate, foreign currency and commodity derivative contracts and deems any risk of counterparty default to be minimal.
	The notional amount of derivative contracts outstanding at the end of the period is indicative of the level of the Company’s derivative activity during the period. As of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Company had the following outstanding derivative contracts (in thousands):
	Contract			Notional Amount
				March 30,		June 30,
				2014		2013
	Interest Rate:
	LIBOR Interest Rate (U.S. Dollars)	Fixed		95,000		95,000
	Foreign Currency:
	Australian Dollar	Sell		13,722		6,392
	Canadian Dollar	Sell		2,250		—
	Euro	Sell		34,700		31,000
	Japanese Yen	Buy		620,000		905,000
	Mexican Peso	Sell		5,000		3,345
	Commodity:
	Aluminum (Metric Tons)	Buy		4		18
	Natural Gas (Therms)	Buy		2,183		5,423
	The location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):
	Balance Sheet Location	Asset (Liability) Fair Value
		March 30,			June 30,
		2014			2013
	Interest rate contracts
	Other Long-Term Assets	$	242		$	257
	Other Long-Term Liabilities	(965		)	(1,020		)
	Foreign currency contracts
	Other Current Assets	337			1,752
	Other Long-Term Assets	41			—
	Accrued Liabilities	(1,629		)	(1,138		)
	Commodity contracts
	Other Current Assets	129			—
	Accrued Liabilities	(505		)	(3,250		)
	Other Long-Term Liabilities	—			(5		)
		$	(2,350	)	$	(3,404	)
	The effect of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is as follows (in thousands):
		Three months ended March 30, 2014
		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Classification of		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Recognized in
		Recognized in Other			Gain (Loss)		Reclassified from			Earnings
		Comprehensive Income					AOCI into Income			(Ineffective Portion)
		(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of					(Effective Portion)
		Taxes (Effective
		Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	$	15		Net Sales		$	(302	)	$	—
	Foreign currency contracts - sell	348			Net Sales		(138		)	—
	Foreign currency contracts - buy	170			Cost of Goods Sold		(310		)	—
	Commodity contracts	848			Cost of Goods Sold		(1,165		)	—
		$	1,381				$	(1,915	)	$	—
		Three months ended March 31, 2013
		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Classification of		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Recognized in
		Recognized in Other			Gain (Loss)		Reclassified from			Earnings
		Comprehensive Income					AOCI into Income			(Ineffective Portion)
		(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of					(Effective Portion)
		Taxes (Effective
		Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	$	203		Net Sales		$	—		$	—
	Foreign currency contracts - sell	1,952			Net Sales		(12		)	—
	Foreign currency contracts - buy	(16		)	Cost of Goods Sold		(786		)	—
Commodity contracts	(528		)	Cost of Goods Sold		(3,207		)	—
	$	1,611				$	(4,005	)	$	—
	Nine months ended March 30, 2014
	Amount of Gain (Loss)			Classification of		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Recognized in
	Recognized in Other			Gain (Loss)		Reclassified from			Earnings
	Comprehensive Income					AOCI into Income			(Ineffective Portion)
	(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of					(Effective Portion)
	Taxes (Effective
	Portion)
Interest rate contracts	$	20		Net Sales		$	(899	)	$	—
Foreign currency contracts - sell	(751		)	Net Sales		(248		)	—
Foreign currency contracts - buy	142			Cost of Goods Sold		(949		)	—
Commodity contracts	3,157			Cost of Goods Sold		(4,823		)	—
	$	2,568				$	(6,919	)	$	—
	Nine months ended March 31, 2013
	Amount of Gain (Loss)			Classification of		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Recognized in
	Recognized in Other			Gain (Loss)		Reclassified from			Earnings
	Comprehensive Income					AOCI into Income			(Ineffective Portion)
	(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of					(Effective Portion)
	Taxes (Effective
	Portion)
Interest rate contracts	$	(137	)	Net Sales		$	—		$	—
Foreign currency contracts - sell	118			Net Sales		77			—
Foreign currency contracts - buy	(278		)	Cost of Goods Sold		(859		)	—
Commodity contracts	1,267			Cost of Goods Sold		(7,591		)	—
	$	970				$	(8,373	)	$	—
During the next twelve months, the estimated net amount of losses on cash flow hedges as of March 30, 2014 expected to be reclassified into earnings is $1.1 million.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The following guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels:
	Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
	Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-driven valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
	Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
	The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 (in thousands):
				Fair Value Measurements Using
		March 30,		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		2014
	Assets:
	Derivatives	$	749	$	—	$	749	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	3,099	$	—	$	3,099	$	—
		June 30,		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		2013
	Assets:
	Derivatives	$	2,009	$	—	$	2,009	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	5,413	$	—	$	5,413	$	—
	The fair value for Level 2 measurements are based upon the respective quoted market prices for comparable instruments in active markets, which include current market pricing for forward purchases of commodities, foreign currency forwards, and current interest rates.
	The Company has currently chosen not to elect the fair value option for any items that are not already required to be measured at fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
	The estimated fair value of the Company's Senior Notes (as defined in Note 16) at March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 was $251.5 million and $250.9 million, respectively, compared to the carrying value of $225.0 million on each date. The estimated fair value of the Senior Notes is based on quoted market prices for similar instruments and is, therefore, classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. The carrying value of the Revolver (as defined in Note 16) and short-term debt approximates fair value since the underlying rate of interest is variable based upon LIBOR rates.
	The Company believes that the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and accounts payable are reasonable estimates of their fair values at March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

Warranty

Warranty	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Standard Product Warranty Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Warranty	'
	Warranty
	The Company recognizes the cost associated with its standard warranty on Engines and Products at the time of sale. The general warranty period begins at the time of sale and typically covers two years, but may vary due to product type and geographic location. The amount recognized is based on historical failure rates and current claim cost experience. The following is a reconciliation of the changes in accrued warranty costs for the reporting period (in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013
	Beginning Balance	$	45,037		$	46,013
	Payments	(20,336		)	(20,455		)
	Provision for Current Year Warranties	20,889			21,209
	Changes in Estimates	(616		)	(472		)
	Ending Balance	$	44,974		$	46,295

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The effective tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was 26.1%, compared to 27.6% for the same respective period of fiscal 2013. The tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 included a taxpayer election which provided the Company a $2.9 million tax benefit that was previously unavailable as well as a benefit of $0.7 million from income related to foreign operations subject to different statutory tax rates.  The tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 included benefits for the reenactment of the U.S. federal research and development and other credits in the amount of $1.0 million, foreign tax credits in the amount of $0.5 million, and $1.7 million from income related to foreign operations subject to different statutory rates. The effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was 26.6%, compared to 27.5% for the same respective period of fiscal 2013.
	For the nine months ended March 30, 2014, the Company's unrecognized tax benefits increased by $0.3 million, of which $0.3 million impacted the current effective tax rate.
	Income tax returns are filed in the U.S., state, and foreign jurisdictions and related audits occur on a regular basis. In the U.S., the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations before fiscal 2010 and is currently under audit by U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions. With respect to the Company's major foreign jurisdictions, they are no longer subject to income tax examinations before fiscal 2003.

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Briggs & Stratton is subject to various unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of its business. These actions typically relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), patent and trademark matters, and disputes with customers, suppliers, distributors and dealers, competitors and employees.
	On March 19, 2010, plaintiffs filed a complaint in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Canada (Robert Foster et al. v. Sears Canada, Inc. et al., Court File No. 766-2010) against the Company and other engine and lawnmower manufacturers alleging that the horsepower labels on the products they purchased were inaccurate and that the Company conspired with other engine and lawnmower manufacturers to conceal the true horsepower of these engines. On May 3, 2010, other plaintiffs filed a similar complaint in the Montreal Superior Court in Canada (Eric Liverman, et al. v. Deere & Company, et al., Court File No. 500-06-000507-109). Both proceedings were based on various theories of Canadian law and sought unspecified damages.
	On June 27, 2013, the Company entered into a Canadian Lawnmower Class Action National Settlement Agreement (“Settlement”) that resolved all horsepower claims brought by all persons in Canada who purchased lawn mowers in Canada during the class period (defined as January 1, 1994 through December 31, 2012), except certain specified persons. The Settlement was approved by the Ontario Court and the Quebec Court in September 2013, and all payments required by the Company have been made. As a result of the Settlement, the Company recorded a total charge of US $1.9 million as a Litigation Settlement expense on the Statement of Operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013.
	On May 14, 2010, the Company notified retirees and certain retirement eligible employees of various amendments to the Company-sponsored retiree medical plans intended to better align the plans offered to both hourly and salaried retirees. On August 16, 2010, a putative class of retirees who retired prior to August 1, 2006 and the United Steel Workers filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (Merrill, Weber, Carpenter, et al.; United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO/CLC v. Briggs & Stratton Corporation; Group Insurance Plan of Briggs & Stratton Corporation; and Does 1 through 20, Docket No. 10-C-0700), contesting the Company's right to make these changes. The complaint seeks an injunction preventing the alleged unilateral termination or reduction in insurance coverage to the class of retirees, a permanent injunction preventing defendants from ever making changes to the retirees' insurance coverage, restitution with interest (if applicable) and attorneys' fees and costs. A class has been certified, and discovery is underway in the case.
	Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of possible loss, the Company believes the unresolved legal actions will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	The Company operates two reportable business segments that are managed separately based on fundamental differences in their operations. Summarized segment data is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	NET SALES:
	Engines	$	452,359		$	451,921		$	901,858		$	890,631
	Products	205,160			231,532			529,724			602,323
	Inter-Segment Eliminations	(29,116		)	(46,194		)	(69,283		)	(107,609		)
	Total *	$	628,403		$	637,259		$	1,362,299		$	1,385,345
	* International sales included in net sales based on product shipment destination	$	159,989		$	166,722		$	451,985		$	453,335
	GROSS PROFIT:
	Engines	$	107,930		$	100,981		$	187,423		$	181,980
	Products	22,365			26,546			62,149			63,798
	Inter-Segment Eliminations	(45		)	(739		)	1,875			1,793
	Total	$	130,250		$	126,788		$	251,447		$	247,571
	INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
	Engines	$	60,345		$	57,058		$	50,528		$	48,574
	Products	(4,913		)	(199		)	(16,783		)	(11,787		)
	Inter-Segment Eliminations	(45		)	(739		)	1,875			1,793
	Total	$	55,387		$	56,120		$	35,620		$	38,580
	Pre-tax restructuring charges (income) included in gross profit were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	PRE-TAX RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (INCOME) INCLUDED IN GROSS PROFIT:
	Engines	$	(774	)	$	5,409		$	2,622		$	7,346
	Products	—			1,236			2,082			7,624
	Total	$	(774	)	$	6,645		$	4,704		$	14,970
	Pre-tax restructuring charges (income) included in income (loss) from operations were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	PRE-TAX RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (INCOME) INCLUDED IN INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
	Engines	$	(774	)	$	5,409		$	3,047		$	10,781
	Products	—			1,236			2,082			7,624
	Total	$	(774	)	$	6,645		$	5,129		$	18,405

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	The following is a summary of the Company’s long-term indebtedness (in thousands):
		March 30,		June 30,
		2014		2013
	Senior Notes	$	225,000	$	225,000
	Multicurrency Credit Agreement	—		—
		$	225,000	$	225,000
	On December 15, 2010, the Company issued $225 million of 6.875% Senior Notes ("Senior Notes") due December 15, 2020.
	On October 13, 2011, the Company entered into a $500 million multicurrency credit agreement (the “Revolver”). On October 21, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to the Revolver, which, among other things, extended the maturity of the Revolver from October 13, 2016 to October 21, 2018. The initial maximum availability under the revolving credit facility is $500 million. Availability under the revolving credit facility is reduced by outstanding letters of credit. The Company may from time to time increase the maximum availability under the revolving credit facility by up to $250 million if certain conditions are satisfied. As of March 30, 2014, there were no borrowings under the Revolver. In connection with the amendment to the Revolver, the Company incurred approximately $0.9 million in new debt issuance costs, which are being amortized over the life of the Revolver using the straight-line method.
	The Senior Notes and Revolver contain restrictive covenants. These covenants include restrictions on the Company’s ability to: pay dividends; repurchase shares; incur indebtedness; create liens; enter into sale and leaseback transactions; consolidate or merge with other entities; sell or lease all or substantially all of its assets; and dispose of assets or use proceeds from sales of its assets. The Revolver contains financial covenants that require the Company to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and impose a maximum average leverage ratio.

Separate_Financial_Information

Separate Financial Information Of Subsidiary Guarantor Of Indebtedness	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Separate Financial Information Of Subsidiary Guarantors Of Indebtedness	'
Separate Financial Information Of Subsidiary Guarantor Of Indebtedness	'
	Separate Financial Information of Subsidiary Guarantor of Indebtedness
	Under the terms of the Company’s Senior Notes and the Revolver (collectively, the “Domestic Indebtedness”), Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company, is the joint and several guarantor of the Domestic Indebtedness (the “Guarantor”). The guarantees are full and unconditional guarantees, except for certain customary limitations. Additionally, if at any time a domestic subsidiary of the Company constitutes a significant domestic subsidiary, then such domestic subsidiary will also become a guarantor of the Domestic Indebtedness. Currently, all of the Domestic Indebtedness is unsecured. If the Company were to fail to make a payment of interest or principal on its due date, the Guarantor is obligated to pay the outstanding Domestic Indebtedness. The Company had the following outstanding amounts related to the guaranteed debt (in thousands):
		March 30, 2014 Carrying Amount			Maximum
					Guarantee
	Senior Notes	$	225,000		$	225,000
	Multicurrency Credit Agreement	$	—		$	500,000
	The following condensed supplemental consolidating financial information reflects the summarized financial information of Briggs & Stratton, its Guarantors and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (in thousands):
	CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	As of March 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
		Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	57,558		$	1,969		$	47,711		$	—		$	107,238
	Accounts Receivable, Net	184,125			113,595			41,114			—			338,834
	Intercompany Accounts Receivable	17,870			2,772			31,439			(52,081		)	—
	Inventories, Net	170,082			160,119			65,103			—			395,304
	Deferred Income Tax Asset	30,179			14,983			1,535			—			46,697
	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	11,711			2,593			10,275			—			24,579
	Total Current Assets	$	471,525		$	296,031		$	197,177		$	(52,081	)	$	912,652
	OTHER ASSETS:
	Goodwill	$	128,300		$	—		$	18,755		$	—		$	147,055
	Investments	25,382			—			—			—			25,382
	Investments in Subsidiaries	480,241			—			—			(480,241		)	—
	Intercompany Note Receivable	56,058			81,167			18,927			(156,152		)	—
	Debt Issuance Costs	4,916			—			—			—			4,916
	Other Intangible Assets, Net	—			61,710			24,018			—			85,728
	Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	48,407			—			313			(21,288		)	27,432
	Other Long-Term Assets, Net	10,152			2,629			1,360			—			14,141
	Total Other Assets	$	753,456		$	145,506		$	63,373		$	(657,681	)	$	304,654
	PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	220,902			41,005			16,181			—			278,088
	TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,445,883		$	482,542		$	276,731		$	(709,762	)	$	1,495,394
	CURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Accounts Payable	$	110,243		$	54,006		$	22,403		$	—		$	186,652
	Intercompany Accounts Payable	19,835			15,949			16,297			(52,081		)	—
	Accrued Liabilities	102,751			35,110			15,423			—			153,284
	Total Current Liabilities	$	232,829		$	105,065		$	54,123		$	(52,081	)	$	339,936
	OTHER LIABILITIES:
	Accrued Pension Cost	$	137,829		$	413		$	—		$	—		$	138,242
	Accrued Employee Benefits	23,616			—			—			—			23,616
	Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	49,657			14,889			—			—			64,546
	Intercompany Note Payable	84,940			—			71,212			(156,152		)	—
	Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	—			20,780			508			(21,288		)	—
	Other Long-Term Liabilities	26,343			11,064			978			—			38,385
	Long-Term Debt	225,000			—			—			—			225,000
	Total Other Liabilities	$	547,385		$	47,146		$	72,698		$	(177,440	)	$	489,789
	TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT:	665,669			330,331			149,910			(480,241		)	665,669
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT	$	1,445,883		$	482,542		$	276,731		$	(709,762	)	$	1,495,394
	CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	As of June 30, 2013
		Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	162,628		$	1,275		$	24,542		$	—		$	188,445
	Accounts Receivable, Net	80,017			80,531			30,252			—			190,800
	Intercompany Accounts Receivable	11,987			5,971			46,366			(64,324		)	—
	Inventories, Net	165,600			175,523			66,972			—			408,095
	Deferred Income Tax Asset	32,543			13,923			1,068			—			47,534
	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	15,194			1,967			6,946			—			24,107
	Total Current Assets	$	467,969		$	279,190		$	176,146		$	(64,324	)	$	858,981
	OTHER ASSETS:
	Goodwill	$	128,300		$	—		$	19,052		$	—		$	147,352
	Investments	19,764			—			—			—			19,764
Investments in Subsidiaries	520,604			—			—			(520,604		)	—
Intercompany Note Receivable	45,747			81,844			14,486			(142,077		)	—
Debt Issuance Costs	4,710			—			—			—			4,710
Other Intangible Assets, Net	—			62,612			25,368			—			87,980
Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	48,694			—			83			(21,233		)	27,544
Other Long-Term Assets, Net	9,810			2,957			1,258			—			14,025
Total Other Assets	$	777,629		$	147,413		$	60,247		$	(683,914	)	$	301,375
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	224,002			45,475			17,718			—			287,195
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,469,600		$	472,078		$	254,111		$	(748,238	)	$	1,447,551
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts Payable	$	91,965		$	37,112		$	14,112		$	—		$	143,189
Intercompany Accounts Payable	38,078			5,197			21,049			(64,324		)	—
Short-Term Debt	—			—			300			—			300
Accrued Liabilities	111,146			7,452			12,668			—			131,266
Total Current Liabilities	$	241,189		$	49,761		$	48,129		$	(64,324	)	$	274,755
OTHER LIABILITIES:
Accrued Pension Cost	$	149,614		$	472		$	45		$	—		$	150,131
Accrued Employee Benefits	23,458			—			—			—			23,458
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	57,298			15,397			—			—			72,695
Intercompany Note Payable	85,095			—			56,982			(142,077		)	—
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	—			21,233			—			(21,233		)	—
Other Long-Term Liabilities	20,008			12,541			1,025			—			33,574
Long-Term Debt	225,000			—			—			—			225,000
Total Other Liabilities	$	560,473		$	49,643		$	58,052		$	(163,310	)	$	504,858
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT:	667,938			372,674			147,930			(520,604		)	667,938
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT	$	1,469,600		$	472,078		$	254,111		$	(748,238	)	$	1,447,551
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Three Months Ended March 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
	Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Net Sales	$	429,788		$	172,493		$	78,767		$	(52,645	)	$	628,403
Cost of Goods Sold	334,097			158,623			58,852			(52,645		)	498,927
Restructuring Charges	(774		)	—			—			—			(774		)
Gross Profit	96,465			13,870			19,915			—			130,250
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	43,267			20,938			10,658			—			74,863
Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	(3,658		)	—			—			3,658			—
Income (Loss) from Operations	56,856			(7,068		)	9,257			(3,658		)	55,387
Interest Expense	(4,720		)				—			—			(4,720		)
Other Income, Net	2,078			15			202			—			2,295
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	54,214			(7,053		)	9,459			(3,658		)	52,962
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	15,061			(2,598		)	1,346			—			13,809
Net Income (Loss)	$	39,153		$	(4,455	)	$	8,113		$	(3,658	)	$	39,153
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	47,127		$	(4,542	)	$	9,276		$	(4,734	)	$	47,127
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
(Unaudited)
	Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Net Sales	$	429,762		$	199,734		$	77,891		$	(70,128	)	$	637,259
Cost of Goods Sold	335,570			180,847			57,537			(70,128		)	503,826
Restructuring Charges	5,354			997			294			—			6,645
Gross Profit	88,838			17,890			20,060			—			126,788
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	41,603			18,642			10,423			—			70,668
Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	(8,274		)	—			—			8,274			—
Income (Loss) from Operations	55,509			(752		)	9,637			(8,274		)	56,120
Interest Expense	(4,679		)	—			(38		)	—			(4,717		)
Other Income (Expense), Net	2,036			24			(254		)	—			1,806
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	52,866			(728		)	9,345			(8,274		)	53,209
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	14,350			(332		)	675			—			14,693
Net Income (Loss)	$	38,516		$	(396	)	$	8,670		$	(8,274	)	$	38,516
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	49,116		$	(272	)	$	8,585		$	(8,313	)	$	49,116
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Nine Months Ended March 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
	Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Net Sales	$	855,142		$	425,041		$	229,465		$	(147,349	)	$	1,362,299
Cost of Goods Sold	688,280			388,123			177,094			(147,349		)	1,106,148
Restructuring Charges	2,693			228			1,783			—			4,704
Gross Profit	164,169			36,690			50,588			—			251,447
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	123,019			56,628			35,755			—			215,402
Restructuring Charges	77			—			348			—			425
Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	1,459			—			—			(1,459		)	—
Income (Loss) from Operations	39,614			(19,938		)	14,485			1,459			35,620
Interest Expense	(13,796		)	—			(27		)	—			(13,823		)
Other Income, Net	5,882			199			57			—			6,138
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	31,700			(19,739		)	14,515			1,459			27,935
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	11,194			(7,275		)	3,510			—			7,429
Net Income (Loss)	$	20,506		$	(12,464	)	$	11,005		$	1,459		$	20,506
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	35,082		$	(12,747	)	$	11,785		$	962		$	35,082
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013
(Unaudited)
	Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Net Sales	$	843,473		$	516,262		$	212,207		$	(186,597	)	$	1,385,345
Cost of Goods Sold	677,715			467,866			163,820			(186,597		)	1,122,804
Restructuring Charges	7,074			7,387			509			—			14,970
Gross Profit	158,684			41,009			47,878			—			247,571
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	122,362			53,265			29,929			—			205,556
Restructuring Charges	3,435			—			—			—			3,435
Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	(8,596		)	—			—			8,596			—
Income (Loss) from Operations	41,483			(12,256		)	17,949			(8,596		)	38,580
Interest Expense	(13,677		)	(3		)	(122		)	—			(13,802		)
Other Income, Net	4,251			178			231			—			4,660
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	32,057			(12,081		)	18,058			(8,596		)	29,438
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	10,703			(4,487		)	1,868			—			8,084
Net Income (Loss)	$	21,354		$	(7,594	)	$	16,190		$	(8,596	)	$	21,354
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	64,977		$	(7,972	)	$	20,105		$	(12,133	)	$	64,977
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended March 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
	Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	$	(48,051	)	$	1,925		$	32,093		$	—		$	(14,033	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to Plant and Equipment	(26,474		)	(1,932		)	(1,065		)	—			(29,471		)
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	57			33			19			—			109
Cash Investment in Subsidiary	8,107			—			(8,107		)	—			—
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(18,310		)	(1,899		)	(9,153		)	—			(29,362		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayments on Short-Term Debt	—			—			(300		)	—			(300		)
Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	(668		)	668			—			—			—
Debt Issuance Costs	(949		)	—			—			—			(949		)
Treasury Stock Purchases	(30,066		)	—			—			—			(30,066		)
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	4,361			—			—			—			4,361
Cash Dividends Paid	(11,387		)	—			—			—			(11,387		)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(38,709		)	668			(300		)	—			(38,341		)
Effect of Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			529			—			529
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(105,070		)	694			23,169			—			(81,207		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning	162,628			1,275			24,542			—			188,445
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending	$	57,558		$	1,969		$	47,711		$	—		$	107,238
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013
(Unaudited)
	Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	$	(135,858	)	$	17,333		$	44,746		$	—		$	(73,779	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to Plant and Equipment	(19,924		)	(4,861		)	(1,516		)	—			(26,301		)
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	44			5,664			997			—			6,705
Cash Investment in Subsidiary	(18,195		)	—			18,195			—			—
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	—			—			(59,627		)	—			(59,627		)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(38,075		)	803			(41,951		)	—			(79,223		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayments on Short-Term Debt	—			—			(900		)	—			(900		)
Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	57,954			(22,604		)	—			—			35,350
Treasury Stock Purchases	(23,057		)	—			—			—			(23,057		)
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	19,613			—			—			—			19,613
Cash Dividends Paid	(11,499		)	—			—			—			(11,499		)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	43,011			(22,604		)	(900		)	—			19,507
Effect of Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			(12		)	—			(12		)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(130,922		)	(4,468		)	1,883			—			(133,507		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning	133,108			5,375			17,592			—			156,075
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending	$	2,186		$	907		$	19,475		$	—		$	22,568

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following tables set forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 30, 2014
		Cumulative Translation Adjustments			Derivative Financial Instruments			Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans			Total
	Beginning Balance	$	8,514		$	(2,486	)	$	(224,354	)	$	(218,326	)
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassification	2,212			323			—			2,535
	Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	—			(124		)	—			(124		)
	Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications	2,212			199			—			2,411
	Reclassifications:
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Foreign Currency Contracts (1)	—			448			—			448
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Commodity Contracts (1)	—			1,165			—			1,165
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Interest Rate Swaps (1)	—			302			—			302
	Amortization of Prior Service Costs (Credits) (2)	—			—			(679		)	(679		)
	Amortization of Actuarial Losses (2)	—			—			7,780			7,780
	Total Reclassifications Before Tax	—			1,915			7,101			9,016
	Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	—			(733		)	(2,720		)	(3,453		)
	Net Reclassifications	—			1,182			4,381			5,563
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	2,212			1,381			4,381			7,974
	Ending Balance	$	10,726		$	(1,105	)	$	(219,973	)	$	(210,352	)
		Nine Months Ended March 30, 2014
		Cumulative Translation Adjustments			Derivative Financial Instruments			Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans			Total
	Beginning Balance	$	11,886		$	(3,673	)	$	(233,141	)	$	(224,928	)
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassification	(1,160		)	(2,757		)	—			(3,917		)
	Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	—			1,056			—			1,056
	Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications	(1,160		)	(1,701		)	—			(2,861		)
	Reclassifications:
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Foreign Currency Contracts (1)	—			1,197			—			1,197
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Commodity Contracts (1)	—			4,823			—			4,823
	Realized (Gains) Losses - Interest Rate Swaps (1)	—			899			—			899
	Amortization of Prior Service Costs (Credits) (2)	—			—			(2,037		)	(2,037		)
	Amortization of Actuarial Losses (2)	—			—			23,333			23,333
	Total Reclassifications Before Tax	—			6,919			21,296			28,215
	Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	—			(2,650		)	(8,128		)	(10,778		)
	Net Reclassifications	—			4,269			13,168			17,437
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,160		)	2,568			13,168			14,576
	Ending Balance	$	10,726		$	(1,105	)	$	(219,973	)	$	(210,352	)
	(1) Amounts reclassified to net income are included in net sales or cost of goods sold. See Note 10 for information related to derivative financial instruments.
	(2) Amounts reclassified to net income are included in the computation of net periodic expense, which is presented in cost of goods sold or engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses. See Note 8 for information related to pension and postretirement benefit plans.

Restructuring_Actions_Tables

Restructuring Actions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Restructuring Actions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	'
	The following is a rollforward of the restructuring reserve (included in Accrued Liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) attributable to all Engines Segment restructuring activities for the nine month period ended March 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		Termination Benefits			Other Costs			Total
	Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	$	99		$	2,575		$	2,674
	Provisions	348			2,699			3,047
	Cash Expenditures	(447		)	(3,233		)	(3,680		)
	Other Adjustments (1)	—			(2,041		)	(2,041		)
	Reserve Balance at March 30, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—
	(1) Other adjustments includes $0.5 million of accelerated depreciation and $1.5 million of asset impairments.
	The following is a rollforward of the restructuring reserve (included in Accrued Liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) attributable to all Products Segment restructuring activities for the nine month period ended March 30, 2014 (in thousands):
		Termination Benefits			Other Costs			Total
	Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	$	94		$	45		$	139
	Provisions	256			1,826			2,082
	Cash Expenditures	(229		)	(325		)	(554		)
	Other Adjustments (2)	—			(1,546		)	(1,546		)
	Reserve Balance at March 30, 2014	$	121		$	—		$	121
	(2) Other adjustments includes $1.5 million of asset impairments.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
	Information on earnings per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Income	$	39,153		$	38,516		$	20,506		$	21,354
	Less: Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities	(1,150		)	(1,117		)	(552		)	(562		)
	Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	$	38,003		$	37,399		$	19,954		$	20,792
	Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding	46,129			47,336			46,549			47,126
	Diluted Average Shares Outstanding	46,245			47,709			46,615			47,291
	Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.82		$	0.79		$	0.43		$	0.44
	Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	0.82		$	0.78		$	0.43		$	0.44
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	'
	The following options to purchase shares of common stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Options to Purchase Shares of Common Stock (in thousands)	508			1,590			916			1,590
	Weighted Average Exercise Price of Options Excluded	$	36.68		$	34.13		$	29.62		$	34.13

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben1

Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	'
	The following tables summarize the plans’ income and expense for the periods indicated (in thousands):
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Components of Net Periodic Expense:
	Service Cost	$	1,911		$	3,166		$	83		$	89
	Interest Cost on Projected Benefit Obligation	13,436			12,276			1,150			1,199
	Expected Return on Plan Assets	(18,538		)	(18,873		)	—			—
	Amortization of:
	Transition Obligation	—			2			—			—
	Prior Service Cost (Credit)	45			47			(724		)	(897		)
	Actuarial Loss	6,276			8,666			1,504			1,881
	Net Periodic Expense	$	3,130		$	5,284		$	2,013		$	2,272
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
		Nine Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Components of Net Periodic Expense:
	Service Cost	$	5,735		$	10,138		$	250		$	268
	Interest Cost on Projected Benefit Obligation	40,307			37,878			3,450			3,596
	Expected Return on Plan Assets	(55,614		)	(56,958		)	—			—
	Amortization of:
	Transition Obligation	—			6			—			—
	Prior Service Cost (Credit)	135			319			(2,172		)	(2,692		)
	Actuarial Loss	18,821			26,155			4,512			5,644
	Net Curtailment Loss	—			1,914			—			—
	Net Periodic Expense	$	9,384		$	19,452		$	6,040		$	6,816

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Contracts	'
	As of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Company had the following outstanding derivative contracts (in thousands):
	Contract			Notional Amount
				March 30,		June 30,
				2014		2013
	Interest Rate:
	LIBOR Interest Rate (U.S. Dollars)	Fixed		95,000		95,000
	Foreign Currency:
	Australian Dollar	Sell		13,722		6,392
	Canadian Dollar	Sell		2,250		—
	Euro	Sell		34,700		31,000
	Japanese Yen	Buy		620,000		905,000
	Mexican Peso	Sell		5,000		3,345
	Commodity:
	Aluminum (Metric Tons)	Buy		4		18
	Natural Gas (Therms)	Buy		2,183		5,423
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, Fair Value	'
	The location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):
	Balance Sheet Location	Asset (Liability) Fair Value
		March 30,			June 30,
		2014			2013
	Interest rate contracts
	Other Long-Term Assets	$	242		$	257
	Other Long-Term Liabilities	(965		)	(1,020		)
	Foreign currency contracts
	Other Current Assets	337			1,752
	Other Long-Term Assets	41			—
	Accrued Liabilities	(1,629		)	(1,138		)
	Commodity contracts
	Other Current Assets	129			—
	Accrued Liabilities	(505		)	(3,250		)
	Other Long-Term Liabilities	—			(5		)
		$	(2,350	)	$	(3,404	)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The effect of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) is as follows (in thousands):
		Three months ended March 30, 2014
		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Classification of		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Recognized in
		Recognized in Other			Gain (Loss)		Reclassified from			Earnings
		Comprehensive Income					AOCI into Income			(Ineffective Portion)
		(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of					(Effective Portion)
		Taxes (Effective
		Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	$	15		Net Sales		$	(302	)	$	—
	Foreign currency contracts - sell	348			Net Sales		(138		)	—
	Foreign currency contracts - buy	170			Cost of Goods Sold		(310		)	—
	Commodity contracts	848			Cost of Goods Sold		(1,165		)	—
		$	1,381				$	(1,915	)	$	—
		Three months ended March 31, 2013
		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Classification of		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Recognized in
		Recognized in Other			Gain (Loss)		Reclassified from			Earnings
		Comprehensive Income					AOCI into Income			(Ineffective Portion)
		(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of					(Effective Portion)
		Taxes (Effective
		Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	$	203		Net Sales		$	—		$	—
	Foreign currency contracts - sell	1,952			Net Sales		(12		)	—
	Foreign currency contracts - buy	(16		)	Cost of Goods Sold		(786		)	—
	Commodity contracts	(528		)	Cost of Goods Sold		(3,207		)	—
		$	1,611				$	(4,005	)	$	—
		Nine months ended March 30, 2014
		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Classification of		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Recognized in
		Recognized in Other			Gain (Loss)		Reclassified from			Earnings
		Comprehensive Income					AOCI into Income			(Ineffective Portion)
		(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of					(Effective Portion)
		Taxes (Effective
		Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	$	20		Net Sales		$	(899	)	$	—
	Foreign currency contracts - sell	(751		)	Net Sales		(248		)	—
	Foreign currency contracts - buy	142			Cost of Goods Sold		(949		)	—
	Commodity contracts	3,157			Cost of Goods Sold		(4,823		)	—
		$	2,568				$	(6,919	)	$	—
		Nine months ended March 31, 2013
		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Classification of		Amount of Gain (Loss)			Recognized in
		Recognized in Other			Gain (Loss)		Reclassified from			Earnings
		Comprehensive Income					AOCI into Income			(Ineffective Portion)
		(Loss) on Derivatives, Net of					(Effective Portion)
		Taxes (Effective
		Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	$	(137	)	Net Sales		$	—		$	—
	Foreign currency contracts - sell	118			Net Sales		77			—
	Foreign currency contracts - buy	(278		)	Cost of Goods Sold		(859		)	—
	Commodity contracts	1,267			Cost of Goods Sold		(7,591		)	—
		$	970				$	(8,373	)	$	—

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	'
	The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 (in thousands):
				Fair Value Measurements Using
		March 30,		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		2014
	Assets:
	Derivatives	$	749	$	—	$	749	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	3,099	$	—	$	3,099	$	—
		June 30,		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		2013
	Assets:
	Derivatives	$	2,009	$	—	$	2,009	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Derivatives	$	5,413	$	—	$	5,413	$	—

Warranty_Tables

Warranty (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Standard Product Warranty Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Warranty Liability	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the changes in accrued warranty costs for the reporting period (in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013
	Beginning Balance	$	45,037		$	46,013
	Payments	(20,336		)	(20,455		)
	Provision for Current Year Warranties	20,889			21,209
	Changes in Estimates	(616		)	(472		)
	Ending Balance	$	44,974		$	46,295

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	'
	Summarized segment data is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	NET SALES:
	Engines	$	452,359		$	451,921		$	901,858		$	890,631
	Products	205,160			231,532			529,724			602,323
	Inter-Segment Eliminations	(29,116		)	(46,194		)	(69,283		)	(107,609		)
	Total *	$	628,403		$	637,259		$	1,362,299		$	1,385,345
	* International sales included in net sales based on product shipment destination	$	159,989		$	166,722		$	451,985		$	453,335
	GROSS PROFIT:
	Engines	$	107,930		$	100,981		$	187,423		$	181,980
	Products	22,365			26,546			62,149			63,798
	Inter-Segment Eliminations	(45		)	(739		)	1,875			1,793
	Total	$	130,250		$	126,788		$	251,447		$	247,571
	INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
	Engines	$	60,345		$	57,058		$	50,528		$	48,574
	Products	(4,913		)	(199		)	(16,783		)	(11,787		)
	Inter-Segment Eliminations	(45		)	(739		)	1,875			1,793
	Total	$	55,387		$	56,120		$	35,620		$	38,580
Restructuring Charges Impact on Gross Profit by Segment	'
	Pre-tax restructuring charges (income) included in gross profit were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	PRE-TAX RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (INCOME) INCLUDED IN GROSS PROFIT:
	Engines	$	(774	)	$	5,409		$	2,622		$	7,346
	Products	—			1,236			2,082			7,624
	Total	$	(774	)	$	6,645		$	4,704		$	14,970
Restructuring Charges Impact on Operating Income Loss by Segment	'
	Pre-tax restructuring charges (income) included in income (loss) from operations were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		March 30,			March 31,			March 30,			March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	PRE-TAX RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (INCOME) INCLUDED IN INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
	Engines	$	(774	)	$	5,409		$	3,047		$	10,781
	Products	—			1,236			2,082			7,624
	Total	$	(774	)	$	6,645		$	5,129		$	18,405

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-Term Indebtedness	'
	The following is a summary of the Company’s long-term indebtedness (in thousands):
		March 30,		June 30,
		2014		2013
	Senior Notes	$	225,000	$	225,000
	Multicurrency Credit Agreement	—		—
		$	225,000	$	225,000

Separate_Financial_Information1

Separate Financial Information Of Subsidiary Guarantor Of Indebtedness (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014
Separate Financial Information Of Subsidiary Guarantors Of Indebtedness	'
Schedule Of Outstanding Amounts Related To Guaranteed Debt	'
	The Company had the following outstanding amounts related to the guaranteed debt (in thousands):
		March 30, 2014 Carrying Amount			Maximum
					Guarantee
	Senior Notes	$	225,000		$	225,000
	Multicurrency Credit Agreement	$	—		$	500,000
Schedule of Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Balance Sheets	'
	CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	As of March 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
		Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	57,558		$	1,969		$	47,711		$	—		$	107,238
	Accounts Receivable, Net	184,125			113,595			41,114			—			338,834
	Intercompany Accounts Receivable	17,870			2,772			31,439			(52,081		)	—
	Inventories, Net	170,082			160,119			65,103			—			395,304
	Deferred Income Tax Asset	30,179			14,983			1,535			—			46,697
	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	11,711			2,593			10,275			—			24,579
	Total Current Assets	$	471,525		$	296,031		$	197,177		$	(52,081	)	$	912,652
	OTHER ASSETS:
	Goodwill	$	128,300		$	—		$	18,755		$	—		$	147,055
	Investments	25,382			—			—			—			25,382
	Investments in Subsidiaries	480,241			—			—			(480,241		)	—
	Intercompany Note Receivable	56,058			81,167			18,927			(156,152		)	—
	Debt Issuance Costs	4,916			—			—			—			4,916
	Other Intangible Assets, Net	—			61,710			24,018			—			85,728
	Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	48,407			—			313			(21,288		)	27,432
	Other Long-Term Assets, Net	10,152			2,629			1,360			—			14,141
	Total Other Assets	$	753,456		$	145,506		$	63,373		$	(657,681	)	$	304,654
	PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	220,902			41,005			16,181			—			278,088
	TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,445,883		$	482,542		$	276,731		$	(709,762	)	$	1,495,394
	CURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Accounts Payable	$	110,243		$	54,006		$	22,403		$	—		$	186,652
	Intercompany Accounts Payable	19,835			15,949			16,297			(52,081		)	—
	Accrued Liabilities	102,751			35,110			15,423			—			153,284
	Total Current Liabilities	$	232,829		$	105,065		$	54,123		$	(52,081	)	$	339,936
	OTHER LIABILITIES:
	Accrued Pension Cost	$	137,829		$	413		$	—		$	—		$	138,242
	Accrued Employee Benefits	23,616			—			—			—			23,616
	Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	49,657			14,889			—			—			64,546
	Intercompany Note Payable	84,940			—			71,212			(156,152		)	—
	Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	—			20,780			508			(21,288		)	—
	Other Long-Term Liabilities	26,343			11,064			978			—			38,385
	Long-Term Debt	225,000			—			—			—			225,000
	Total Other Liabilities	$	547,385		$	47,146		$	72,698		$	(177,440	)	$	489,789
	TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT:	665,669			330,331			149,910			(480,241		)	665,669
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT	$	1,445,883		$	482,542		$	276,731		$	(709,762	)	$	1,495,394
	CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	As of June 30, 2013
		Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	162,628		$	1,275		$	24,542		$	—		$	188,445
	Accounts Receivable, Net	80,017			80,531			30,252			—			190,800
	Intercompany Accounts Receivable	11,987			5,971			46,366			(64,324		)	—
	Inventories, Net	165,600			175,523			66,972			—			408,095
	Deferred Income Tax Asset	32,543			13,923			1,068			—			47,534
	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	15,194			1,967			6,946			—			24,107
	Total Current Assets	$	467,969		$	279,190		$	176,146		$	(64,324	)	$	858,981
	OTHER ASSETS:
	Goodwill	$	128,300		$	—		$	19,052		$	—		$	147,352
	Investments	19,764			—			—			—			19,764
	Investments in Subsidiaries	520,604			—			—			(520,604		)	—
	Intercompany Note Receivable	45,747			81,844			14,486			(142,077		)	—
	Debt Issuance Costs	4,710			—			—			—			4,710
	Other Intangible Assets, Net	—			62,612			25,368			—			87,980
	Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	48,694			—			83			(21,233		)	27,544
	Other Long-Term Assets, Net	9,810			2,957			1,258			—			14,025
	Total Other Assets	$	777,629		$	147,413		$	60,247		$	(683,914	)	$	301,375
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	224,002			45,475			17,718			—			287,195
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,469,600		$	472,078		$	254,111		$	(748,238	)	$	1,447,551
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts Payable	$	91,965		$	37,112		$	14,112		$	—		$	143,189
Intercompany Accounts Payable	38,078			5,197			21,049			(64,324		)	—
Short-Term Debt	—			—			300			—			300
Accrued Liabilities	111,146			7,452			12,668			—			131,266
Total Current Liabilities	$	241,189		$	49,761		$	48,129		$	(64,324	)	$	274,755
OTHER LIABILITIES:
Accrued Pension Cost	$	149,614		$	472		$	45		$	—		$	150,131
Accrued Employee Benefits	23,458			—			—			—			23,458
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	57,298			15,397			—			—			72,695
Intercompany Note Payable	85,095			—			56,982			(142,077		)	—
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	—			21,233			—			(21,233		)	—
Other Long-Term Liabilities	20,008			12,541			1,025			—			33,574
Long-Term Debt	225,000			—			—			—			225,000
Total Other Liabilities	$	560,473		$	49,643		$	58,052		$	(163,310	)	$	504,858
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT:	667,938			372,674			147,930			(520,604		)	667,938
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT	$	1,469,600		$	472,078		$	254,111		$	(748,238	)	$	1,447,551
Schedule of Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statements Of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	For the Three Months Ended March 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
		Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net Sales	$	429,788		$	172,493		$	78,767		$	(52,645	)	$	628,403
	Cost of Goods Sold	334,097			158,623			58,852			(52,645		)	498,927
	Restructuring Charges	(774		)	—			—			—			(774		)
	Gross Profit	96,465			13,870			19,915			—			130,250
	Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	43,267			20,938			10,658			—			74,863
	Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	(3,658		)	—			—			3,658			—
	Income (Loss) from Operations	56,856			(7,068		)	9,257			(3,658		)	55,387
	Interest Expense	(4,720		)				—			—			(4,720		)
	Other Income, Net	2,078			15			202			—			2,295
	Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	54,214			(7,053		)	9,459			(3,658		)	52,962
	Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	15,061			(2,598		)	1,346			—			13,809
	Net Income (Loss)	$	39,153		$	(4,455	)	$	8,113		$	(3,658	)	$	39,153
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	47,127		$	(4,542	)	$	9,276		$	(4,734	)	$	47,127
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
		Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net Sales	$	429,762		$	199,734		$	77,891		$	(70,128	)	$	637,259
	Cost of Goods Sold	335,570			180,847			57,537			(70,128		)	503,826
	Restructuring Charges	5,354			997			294			—			6,645
	Gross Profit	88,838			17,890			20,060			—			126,788
	Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	41,603			18,642			10,423			—			70,668
	Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	(8,274		)	—			—			8,274			—
	Income (Loss) from Operations	55,509			(752		)	9,637			(8,274		)	56,120
	Interest Expense	(4,679		)	—			(38		)	—			(4,717		)
	Other Income (Expense), Net	2,036			24			(254		)	—			1,806
	Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	52,866			(728		)	9,345			(8,274		)	53,209
	Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	14,350			(332		)	675			—			14,693
	Net Income (Loss)	$	38,516		$	(396	)	$	8,670		$	(8,274	)	$	38,516
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	49,116		$	(272	)	$	8,585		$	(8,313	)	$	49,116
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	For the Nine Months Ended March 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
		Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net Sales	$	855,142		$	425,041		$	229,465		$	(147,349	)	$	1,362,299
	Cost of Goods Sold	688,280			388,123			177,094			(147,349		)	1,106,148
	Restructuring Charges	2,693			228			1,783			—			4,704
	Gross Profit	164,169			36,690			50,588			—			251,447
	Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	123,019			56,628			35,755			—			215,402
	Restructuring Charges	77			—			348			—			425
	Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	1,459			—			—			(1,459		)	—
	Income (Loss) from Operations	39,614			(19,938		)	14,485			1,459			35,620
	Interest Expense	(13,796		)	—			(27		)	—			(13,823		)
	Other Income, Net	5,882			199			57			—			6,138
	Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	31,700			(19,739		)	14,515			1,459			27,935
	Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	11,194			(7,275		)	3,510			—			7,429
	Net Income (Loss)	$	20,506		$	(12,464	)	$	11,005		$	1,459		$	20,506
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	35,082		$	(12,747	)	$	11,785		$	962		$	35,082
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
		Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net Sales	$	843,473		$	516,262		$	212,207		$	(186,597	)	$	1,385,345
	Cost of Goods Sold	677,715			467,866			163,820			(186,597		)	1,122,804
	Restructuring Charges	7,074			7,387			509			—			14,970
Gross Profit	158,684			41,009			47,878			—			247,571
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	122,362			53,265			29,929			—			205,556
Restructuring Charges	3,435			—			—			—			3,435
Equity in Income from Subsidiaries	(8,596		)	—			—			8,596			—
Income (Loss) from Operations	41,483			(12,256		)	17,949			(8,596		)	38,580
Interest Expense	(13,677		)	(3		)	(122		)	—			(13,802		)
Other Income, Net	4,251			178			231			—			4,660
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes	32,057			(12,081		)	18,058			(8,596		)	29,438
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	10,703			(4,487		)	1,868			—			8,084
Net Income (Loss)	$	21,354		$	(7,594	)	$	16,190		$	(8,596	)	$	21,354
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	64,977		$	(7,972	)	$	20,105		$	(12,133	)	$	64,977
Schedule of Condensed Supplemental Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows	'
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	For the Nine Months Ended March 30, 2014
	(Unaudited)
		Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	$	(48,051	)	$	1,925		$	32,093		$	—		$	(14,033	)
	Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
	Additions to Plant and Equipment	(26,474		)	(1,932		)	(1,065		)	—			(29,471		)
	Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	57			33			19			—			109
	Cash Investment in Subsidiary	8,107			—			(8,107		)	—			—
	Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(18,310		)	(1,899		)	(9,153		)	—			(29,362		)
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Repayments on Short-Term Debt	—			—			(300		)	—			(300		)
	Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	(668		)	668			—			—			—
	Debt Issuance Costs	(949		)	—			—			—			(949		)
	Treasury Stock Purchases	(30,066		)	—			—			—			(30,066		)
	Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	4,361			—			—			—			4,361
	Cash Dividends Paid	(11,387		)	—			—			—			(11,387		)
	Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(38,709		)	668			(300		)	—			(38,341		)
	Effect of Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			529			—			529
	Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(105,070		)	694			23,169			—			(81,207		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning	162,628			1,275			24,542			—			188,445
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending	$	57,558		$	1,969		$	47,711		$	—		$	107,238
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
		Briggs & Stratton			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	$	(135,858	)	$	17,333		$	44,746		$	—		$	(73,779	)
	Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
	Additions to Plant and Equipment	(19,924		)	(4,861		)	(1,516		)	—			(26,301		)
	Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	44			5,664			997			—			6,705
	Cash Investment in Subsidiary	(18,195		)	—			18,195			—			—
	Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	—			—			(59,627		)	—			(59,627		)
	Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(38,075		)	803			(41,951		)	—			(79,223		)
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Repayments on Short-Term Debt	—			—			(900		)	—			(900		)
	Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	57,954			(22,604		)	—			—			35,350
	Treasury Stock Purchases	(23,057		)	—			—			—			(23,057		)
	Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	19,613			—			—			—			19,613
	Cash Dividends Paid	(11,499		)	—			—			—			(11,499		)
	Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	43,011			(22,604		)	(900		)	—			19,507
	Effect of Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			(12		)	—			(12		)
	Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(130,922		)	(4,468		)	1,883			—			(133,507		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning	133,108			5,375			17,592			—			156,075
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending	$	2,186		$	907		$	19,475		$	—		$	22,568

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	($218,326)	($224,928)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications	2,535	-3,917
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	-124	1,056
Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications	2,411	-2,861
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	9,016	28,215
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-3,453	-10,778
Net Reclassifications	5,563	17,437
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	7,974	14,576
Ending Balance	-210,352	-210,352
Prior Service Costs [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	-679	-2,037
Actuarial Losses [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	7,780	23,333
Foreign Currency Contract [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	448	1,197
Commodity Contract [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	1,165	4,823
Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	302	899
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	8,514	11,886
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications	2,212	-1,160
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	0	0
Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications	2,212	-1,160
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	0	0
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	0	0
Net Reclassifications	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	2,212	-1,160
Ending Balance	10,726	10,726
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] | Prior Service Costs [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] | Actuarial Losses [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] | Foreign Currency Contract [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	-2,486	-3,673
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications	323	-2,757
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	-124	1,056
Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications	199	-1,701
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	1,915	6,919
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-733	-2,650
Net Reclassifications	1,182	4,269
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	1,381	2,568
Ending Balance	-1,105	-1,105
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Prior Service Costs [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Actuarial Losses [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Foreign Currency Contract [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	448	1,197
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	1,165	4,823
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	302	899
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	-224,354	-233,141
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications	0	0
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)	0	0
Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Reclassifications	0	0
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	7,101	21,296
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-2,720	-8,128
Net Reclassifications	4,381	13,168
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	4,381	13,168
Ending Balance	-219,973	-219,973
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Prior Service Costs [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	-679	-2,037
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Actuarial Losses [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	7,780	23,333
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Foreign Currency Contract [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	0	0
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Before Tax	$0	$0

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	$0	$59,627,000	$59,600,000
Business Acquisition, Goodwill	'	'	15,300,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill	'	'	24,000,000
Trade Names [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill	'	'	9,400,000
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill	'	'	14,600,000
Engines [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Goodwill	'	'	4,600,000
Products [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Goodwill	'	'	$10,700,000

Restructuring_Actions_Position

Restructuring Actions Positions Eliminated (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
	Employees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	1,250
Global Salaried Employees [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated, Period Percent	10.00%

Restructuring_Actions_Narrativ

Restructuring Actions Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net Curtailment Loss	'	'	$1,900,000	'	'
Restructuring Charges	-774,000	6,645,000	'	5,129,000	18,405,000
After Tax Restructuring Charges	-500,000	'	'	3,900,000	'
Restructuring Charge Per Diluted Share	($0.01)	'	'	$0.08	'
Engines [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	-774,000	5,409,000	'	3,047,000	10,781,000
Products [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	0	1,236,000	'	2,082,000	7,624,000
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net Curtailment Loss	'	'	'	$0	$1,914,000

Restructuring_Actions_Restruct

Restructuring Actions Restructuring Reserve Rollforward (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Provisions	($774)	$6,645	$5,129		$18,405
Engines [Member]	'	'	'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	'	'	2,674		'
Provisions	-774	5,409	3,047		10,781
Cash Expenditures	'	'	-3,680		'
Other Adjustments	'	'	-2,041		'
Reserve Balance at March 30, 2014	0	'	0		'
Products [Member]	'	'	'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	'	'	139		'
Provisions	0	1,236	2,082		7,624
Cash Expenditures	'	'	-554		'
Other Adjustments	'	'	-1,546		'
Reserve Balance at March 30, 2014	121	'	121		'
Termination Benefits [Member] | Engines [Member]	'	'	'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	'	'	99		'
Provisions	'	'	348		'
Cash Expenditures	'	'	-447		'
Other Adjustments	'	'	0		'
Reserve Balance at March 30, 2014	0	'	0		'
Termination Benefits [Member] | Products [Member]	'	'	'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	'	'	94		'
Provisions	'	'	256		'
Cash Expenditures	'	'	-229		'
Other Adjustments	'	'	0		'
Reserve Balance at March 30, 2014	121	'	121		'
Other Restructuring Costs [Member] | Engines [Member]	'	'	'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	'	'	2,575		'
Provisions	'	'	2,699		'
Cash Expenditures	'	'	-3,233		'
Other Adjustments	'	'	-2,041	[1]	'
Reserve Balance at March 30, 2014	0	'	0		'
Other Restructuring Costs [Member] | Products [Member]	'	'	'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Reserve Balance at June 30, 2013	'	'	45		'
Provisions	'	'	1,826		'
Cash Expenditures	'	'	-325		'
Other Adjustments	'	'	-1,546	[2]	'
Reserve Balance at March 30, 2014	0	'	0		'
Restructuring Accelerated Depreciation [Member] | Other Restructuring Costs [Member] | Engines [Member]	'	'	'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Other Adjustments	'	'	500	[1]	'
Restructuring Asset Impairments [Member] | Other Restructuring Costs [Member] | Engines [Member]	'	'	'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Other Adjustments	'	'	1,500	[1]	'
Restructuring Asset Impairments [Member] | Other Restructuring Costs [Member] | Products [Member]	'	'	'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Other Adjustments	'	'	$1,500	[2]	'
[1]	Other adjustments includes $0.5 million of accelerated depreciation and $1.5 million of asset impairments.
[2]	Other adjustments includes $1.5 million of asset impairments

Earnings_Per_Share_Earnings_Pe

Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Income	$39,153	$38,516	$20,506	$21,354
Less: Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities	-1,150	-1,117	-552	-562
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	$38,003	$37,399	$19,954	$20,792
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding	46,129	47,336	46,549	47,126
Diluted Average Shares Outstanding	46,245	47,709	46,615	47,291
Basic Earnings Per Share	$0.82	$0.79	$0.43	$0.44
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$0.82	$0.78	$0.43	$0.44

Earnings_Per_Share_Antidilutiv

Earnings Per Share Antidilutive Shares Information (Details) (Employee Stock Option [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	508	1,590	916	1,590
Weighted Average Exercise Prices Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share	$36.68	$34.13	$29.62	$34.13

Earnings_Per_Share_Share_Repur

Earnings Per Share Share Repurchase Information (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 08, 2012	Jan. 22, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$50	$50	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	'	'	$50.30	'
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	'	'	1,479,626	1,216,325
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	'	'	$20.32	$18.96

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Method Investments	$25,382	$19,764
Independent Distributors [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Method Investments	$6,500	'

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben2

Pension and Postretirement Benefits Net Periodic Income and Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2012	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
		Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Service Cost	'	$1,911	$3,166	$5,735	$10,138	$83	$89	$250	$268
Interest Cost on Projected Benefit Obligation	'	13,436	12,276	40,307	37,878	1,150	1,199	3,450	3,596
Expected Return on Plan Assets	'	-18,538	-18,873	-55,614	-56,958	0	0	0	0
Amortization of Transition Obligation	'	0	2	0	6	0	0	0	0
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	'	45	47	135	319	-724	-897	-2,172	-2,692
Amortization of Actuarial Loss	'	6,276	8,666	18,821	26,155	1,504	1,881	4,512	5,644
Net Curtailment Loss	1,900	'	'	0	1,914	'	'	0	0
Net Periodic Expense	'	$3,130	$5,284	$9,384	$19,452	$2,013	$2,272	$6,040	$6,816

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben3

Pension and Postretirement Benefits Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2012	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net Curtailment Loss	$1,900,000	'	'
Cash Contributions to Qualified Pension Plans	'	0	29,363,000
Non-Qualified Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	'	3,100,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	'	2,200,000	'
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net Curtailment Loss	'	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	'	15,900,000	'
Other Postretirement Benefits Payments	'	13,000,000	'
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net Curtailment Loss	'	0	1,914,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	'	$0	'

Stock_Incentives_Stock_Incenti

Stock Incentives Stock Incentives (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock Compensation Expense	$1,285	$1,365	$5,822	$5,244

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Narrative (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014
		Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
				Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Lower Fixed Interest Rate Range	'	1.17%	'	'	'
Derivative, Higher Fixed Interest Rate Range	'	1.60%	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	$95,000,000	$95,000,000	'	'
Derivative, Maturity Date	'	'	'	1-Jul-17	18-May-19
Net Cash Flow Hedge Losses to be Reclassified into Earnings within Twelve Months	$1,100,000	'	'	'	'

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Notional Amounts (Details)

Mar. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Interest Rate Contract [Member]

Interest Rate Contract [Member]

Australian Dollar, Sell [Member]

Australian Dollar, Sell [Member]

Canadian Dollar, Sell [Member]

Canadian Dollar, Sell [Member]

Euro, Sell [Member]

Euro, Sell [Member]

Japanese Yen, Buy [Member]

Japanese Yen, Buy [Member]

Mexican Peso, Sell [Member]

Mexican Peso, Sell [Member]

Aluminum [Member]

Aluminum [Member]

Natural Gas [Member]

Natural Gas [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

AUD

AUD

AUD

AUD

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

JPY (¥)

JPY (¥)

MXN

MXN

t

t

Btu

Btu

Derivative [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative, Notional Amount

$95,000

$95,000

13,722

6,392

2,250

0

€ 34,700

€ 31,000

¥ 620,000

¥ 905,000

5,000

3,345

'

'

'

'

Nonmonetary Notional Amount Derivatives (in ones)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,000

18,000

2,183,000

5,423,000

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed4

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Balance Sheet Location (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	($2,350,000)	($3,404,000)
Other Long-Term Assets, Net [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Interest Rate Contracts at Fair Value	242,000	257,000
Foreign Currency Contracts at Fair Value	41,000	0
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Interest Rate Contracts at Fair Value	-965,000	-1,020,000
Commodity Contracts at Fair Value	0	-5,000
Other Current Assets [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign Currency Contracts at Fair Value	337,000	1,752,000
Commodity Contracts at Fair Value	129,000	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign Currency Contracts at Fair Value	-1,629,000	-1,138,000
Commodity Contracts at Fair Value	($505,000)	($3,250,000)

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed5

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Effect of Derivatives on Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	$1,381	$1,611	$2,568	$970
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	-1,915	-4,005	-6,919	-8,373
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	15	203	20	-137
Foreign Currency Contract Sell [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	348	1,952	-751	118
Foreign Currency Contract Buy [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	170	-16	142	-278
Commodity Contract [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	848	-528	3,157	1,267
Net Sales [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	-302	0	-899	0
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Net Sales [Member] | Foreign Currency Contract Sell [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	-138	-12	-248	77
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Cost of Sales [Member] | Foreign Currency Contract Buy [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	-310	-786	-949	-859
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Cost of Sales [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	-1,165	-3,207	-4,823	-7,591
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	$0	$0	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'	'
Assets, Derivatives	$749	$2,009
Liabilities, Derivatives	3,099	5,413
Fair Value Measurements Using Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Assets, Derivatives	0	0
Liabilities, Derivatives	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Using Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Assets, Derivatives	749	2,009
Liabilities, Derivatives	3,099	5,413
Fair Value Measurements Using Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Assets, Derivatives	0	0
Liabilities, Derivatives	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 15, 2010
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$251,500,000	$250,900,000	'
Senior Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Senior Notes	$225,000,000	$225,000,000	$225,000,000

Warranty_Details

Warranty (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Warranty Accrual, Beginning Balance	$45,037	$46,013
Payments	-20,336	-20,455
Provision for Current Year Warranties	20,889	21,209
Changes in Estimates	-616	-472
Warranty Accrual, Ending Balance	$44,974	$46,295

Income_Taxes_Effective_Tax_Rat

Income Taxes Effective Tax Rate (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate	26.10%	27.60%	26.60%	27.50%
Previously Unavailable Tax Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount	2.9	'	'	'
Income related to foreign operations subject to different statutory rates [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount	0.7	1.7	'	'
Research & Development and Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Amount	'	1	'	'
Foreign Tax Credits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Amount	'	0.5	'	'

Unrecognized_Tax_Benefits_Deta

Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase	$0.30
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase, Current Effective Tax Rate Impact [Member]	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase	$0.30

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Litigation Settlement	$1.90

Segment_Information_Segment_In

Segment Information Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Sales	$628,403	$637,259	$1,362,299	$1,385,345
Gross Profit	130,250	126,788	251,447	247,571
Income (Loss) from Operations	55,387	56,120	35,620	38,580
International sales included in net sales based on product shipment destination	159,989	166,722	451,985	453,335
Engines [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Sales	452,359	451,921	901,858	890,631
Gross Profit	107,930	100,981	187,423	181,980
Income (Loss) from Operations	60,345	57,058	50,528	48,574
Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Sales	205,160	231,532	529,724	602,323
Gross Profit	22,365	26,546	62,149	63,798
Income (Loss) from Operations	-4,913	-199	-16,783	-11,787
Elimination [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Sales	-29,116	-46,194	-69,283	-107,609
Gross Profit	-45	-739	1,875	1,793
Income (Loss) from Operations	($45)	($739)	$1,875	$1,793

Segment_Information_Restructur

Segment Information Restructuring Charges Impact on Gross Profit by Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cost Of Goods Sold Restructuring Charges	($774)	$6,645	$4,704	$14,970
Engines [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cost Of Goods Sold Restructuring Charges	-774	5,409	2,622	7,346
Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cost Of Goods Sold Restructuring Charges	$0	$1,236	$2,082	$7,624

Segment_Information_Restructur1

Segment Information Restructuring Charges Impact on Operating Income (Loss) by Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Charges	($774)	$6,645	$5,129	$18,405
Engines [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	-774	5,409	3,047	10,781
Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	$0	$1,236	$2,082	$7,624

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 15, 2010	Mar. 30, 2014	Oct. 21, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
				Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Multicurrency Credit Agreement [Member]	Multicurrency Credit Agreement [Member]	Multicurrency Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior Notes	'	'	'	$225,000,000	$225,000,000	$225,000,000	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	0
Long-Term Debt	225,000,000	'	225,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	'	'	'	'	6.88%	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	'	'	'	15-Dec-20	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	'	'	'	'	'	'	500,000,000	500,000,000	'
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	'	'	'	'	'	'	21-Oct-18	'	'
Line Of Credit Facility Increased Available Maximum Borrowing Capacity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	250,000,000	'
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	$949,000	$0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Separate_Financial_Information2

Separate Financial Information Of Subsidiary Guarantor Of Indebtedness (Schedule Of Outstanding Amounts Related To Guaranteed Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 15, 2010	Mar. 30, 2014	Oct. 21, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Multicurrency Credit Agreement [Member]	Multicurrency Credit Agreement [Member]	Multicurrency Credit Agreement [Member]
Senior Notes	$225,000	$225,000	$225,000	'	'	'
Long-Term Debt Maximum Guarantee	225,000	'	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	'	'	'	0	'	0
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	'	'	'	$500,000	$500,000	'

Separate_Financial_Information3

Separate Financial Information Of Subsidiary Guarantor of Indebtedness (Schedule Of Consolidating Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$107,238	$188,445	$22,568	$156,075
Accounts Receivable, Net	338,834	190,800	'	'
Intercompany Accounts Receivable	0	0	'	'
Inventories, Net	395,304	408,095	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Asset	46,697	47,534	'	'
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	24,579	24,107	'	'
Total Current Assets	912,652	858,981	'	'
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	147,055	147,352	'	'
Investments	25,382	19,764	'	'
Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Intercompany Note Receivable	0	0	'	'
Debt Issuance Costs	4,916	4,710	'	'
Other Intangible Assets, Net	85,728	87,980	'	'
Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	27,432	27,544	'	'
Other Long-Term Assets, Net	14,141	14,025	'	'
Total Other Assets	304,654	301,375	'	'
Plant and Equipment, Net	278,088	287,195	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	1,495,394	1,447,551	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	186,652	143,189	'	'
Intercompany Accounts Payable	0	0	'	'
Short-term Debt	0	300	'	'
Accrued Liabilities	153,284	131,266	'	'
Total Current Liabilities	339,936	274,755	'	'
OTHER LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accrued Pension Cost	138,242	150,131	'	'
Accrued Employee Benefits	23,616	23,458	'	'
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	64,546	72,695	'	'
Intercompany Note Payable	0	0	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	0	0	'	'
Other Long-Term Liabilities	38,385	33,574	'	'
Long-Term Debt	225,000	225,000	'	'
Total Other Liabilities	489,789	504,858	'	'
Total Shareholders' Investment	665,669	667,938	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT	1,495,394	1,447,551	'	'
Briggs & Stratton Corporation [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents	57,558	162,628	2,186	133,108
Accounts Receivable, Net	184,125	80,017	'	'
Intercompany Accounts Receivable	17,870	11,987	'	'
Inventories, Net	170,082	165,600	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Asset	30,179	32,543	'	'
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	11,711	15,194	'	'
Total Current Assets	471,525	467,969	'	'
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	128,300	128,300	'	'
Investments	25,382	19,764	'	'
Investment in Subsidiaries	480,241	520,604	'	'
Intercompany Note Receivable	56,058	45,747	'	'
Debt Issuance Costs	4,916	4,710	'	'
Other Intangible Assets, Net	0	0	'	'
Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	48,407	48,694	'	'
Other Long-Term Assets, Net	10,152	9,810	'	'
Total Other Assets	753,456	777,629	'	'
Plant and Equipment, Net	220,902	224,002	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	1,445,883	1,469,600	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	110,243	91,965	'	'
Intercompany Accounts Payable	19,835	38,078	'	'
Short-term Debt	'	0	'	'
Accrued Liabilities	102,751	111,146	'	'
Total Current Liabilities	232,829	241,189	'	'
OTHER LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accrued Pension Cost	137,829	149,614	'	'
Accrued Employee Benefits	23,616	23,458	'	'
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	49,657	57,298	'	'
Intercompany Note Payable	84,940	85,095	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	0	0	'	'
Other Long-Term Liabilities	26,343	20,008	'	'
Long-Term Debt	225,000	225,000	'	'
Total Other Liabilities	547,385	560,473	'	'
Total Shareholders' Investment	665,669	667,938	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT	1,445,883	1,469,600	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiary [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents	1,969	1,275	907	5,375
Accounts Receivable, Net	113,595	80,531	'	'
Intercompany Accounts Receivable	2,772	5,971	'	'
Inventories, Net	160,119	175,523	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Asset	14,983	13,923	'	'
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	2,593	1,967	'	'
Total Current Assets	296,031	279,190	'	'
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Investments	0	0	'	'
Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Intercompany Note Receivable	81,167	81,844	'	'
Debt Issuance Costs	0	0	'	'
Other Intangible Assets, Net	61,710	62,612	'	'
Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	0	0	'	'
Other Long-Term Assets, Net	2,629	2,957	'	'
Total Other Assets	145,506	147,413	'	'
Plant and Equipment, Net	41,005	45,475	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	482,542	472,078	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	54,006	37,112	'	'
Intercompany Accounts Payable	15,949	5,197	'	'
Short-term Debt	'	0	'	'
Accrued Liabilities	35,110	7,452	'	'
Total Current Liabilities	105,065	49,761	'	'
OTHER LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accrued Pension Cost	413	472	'	'
Accrued Employee Benefits	0	0	'	'
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	14,889	15,397	'	'
Intercompany Note Payable	0	0	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	20,780	21,233	'	'
Other Long-Term Liabilities	11,064	12,541	'	'
Long-Term Debt	0	0	'	'
Total Other Liabilities	47,146	49,643	'	'
Total Shareholders' Investment	330,331	372,674	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT	482,542	472,078	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents	47,711	24,542	19,475	17,592
Accounts Receivable, Net	41,114	30,252	'	'
Intercompany Accounts Receivable	31,439	46,366	'	'
Inventories, Net	65,103	66,972	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Asset	1,535	1,068	'	'
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	10,275	6,946	'	'
Total Current Assets	197,177	176,146	'	'
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	18,755	19,052	'	'
Investments	0	0	'	'
Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Intercompany Note Receivable	18,927	14,486	'	'
Debt Issuance Costs	0	0	'	'
Other Intangible Assets, Net	24,018	25,368	'	'
Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	313	83	'	'
Other Long-Term Assets, Net	1,360	1,258	'	'
Total Other Assets	63,373	60,247	'	'
Plant and Equipment, Net	16,181	17,718	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	276,731	254,111	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	22,403	14,112	'	'
Intercompany Accounts Payable	16,297	21,049	'	'
Short-term Debt	'	300	'	'
Accrued Liabilities	15,423	12,668	'	'
Total Current Liabilities	54,123	48,129	'	'
OTHER LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accrued Pension Cost	0	45	'	'
Accrued Employee Benefits	0	0	'	'
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	0	0	'	'
Intercompany Note Payable	71,212	56,982	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	508	0	'	'
Other Long-Term Liabilities	978	1,025	'	'
Long-Term Debt	0	0	'	'
Total Other Liabilities	72,698	58,052	'	'
Total Shareholders' Investment	149,910	147,930	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT	276,731	254,111	'	'
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts Receivable, Net	0	0	'	'
Intercompany Accounts Receivable	-52,081	-64,324	'	'
Inventories, Net	0	0	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Asset	0	0	'	'
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	0	0	'	'
Total Current Assets	-52,081	-64,324	'	'
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Investments	0	0	'	'
Investment in Subsidiaries	-480,241	-520,604	'	'
Intercompany Note Receivable	-156,152	-142,077	'	'
Debt Issuance Costs	0	0	'	'
Other Intangible Assets, Net	0	0	'	'
Long-Term Deferred Income Tax Asset	-21,288	-21,233	'	'
Other Long-Term Assets, Net	0	0	'	'
Total Other Assets	-657,681	-683,914	'	'
Plant and Equipment, Net	0	0	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	-709,762	-748,238	'	'
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	0	0	'	'
Intercompany Accounts Payable	-52,081	-64,324	'	'
Short-term Debt	'	0	'	'
Accrued Liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total Current Liabilities	-52,081	-64,324	'	'
OTHER LIABILITIES:	'	'	'	'
Accrued Pension Cost	0	0	'	'
Accrued Employee Benefits	0	0	'	'
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation	0	0	'	'
Intercompany Note Payable	-156,152	-142,077	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	-21,288	-21,233	'	'
Other Long-Term Liabilities	0	0	'	'
Long-Term Debt	0	0	'	'
Total Other Liabilities	-177,440	-163,310	'	'
Total Shareholders' Investment	-480,241	-520,604	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT	($709,762)	($748,238)	'	'

Separate_Financial_Information4

Separate Financial Information Of Subsidiary Guarantor of Indebtedness (Schedule Of Consolidating Statement Of Operations and Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Sales	$628,403	$637,259	$1,362,299	$1,385,345
Cost of Goods Sold	498,927	503,826	1,106,148	1,122,804
Cost Of Goods Sold Restructuring Charges	-774	6,645	4,704	14,970
Gross Profit	130,250	126,788	251,447	247,571
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	74,863	70,668	215,402	205,556
Operating Restructuring Charges	0	0	425	3,435
Equity In Income From Subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Income from Operations	55,387	56,120	35,620	38,580
Interest Expense	-4,720	-4,717	-13,823	-13,802
Other Income, Net	2,295	1,806	6,138	4,660
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	52,962	53,209	27,935	29,438
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	13,809	14,693	7,429	8,084
NET INCOME	39,153	38,516	20,506	21,354
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	47,127	49,116	35,082	64,977
Briggs & Stratton Corporation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Sales	429,788	429,762	855,142	843,473
Cost of Goods Sold	334,097	335,570	688,280	677,715
Cost Of Goods Sold Restructuring Charges	-774	5,354	2,693	7,074
Gross Profit	96,465	88,838	164,169	158,684
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	43,267	41,603	123,019	122,362
Operating Restructuring Charges	'	'	77	3,435
Equity In Income From Subsidiaries	-3,658	-8,274	1,459	-8,596
Income from Operations	56,856	55,509	39,614	41,483
Interest Expense	-4,720	-4,679	-13,796	-13,677
Other Income, Net	2,078	2,036	5,882	4,251
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	54,214	52,866	31,700	32,057
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	15,061	14,350	11,194	10,703
NET INCOME	39,153	38,516	20,506	21,354
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	47,127	49,116	35,082	64,977
Guarantor Subsidiary [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Sales	172,493	199,734	425,041	516,262
Cost of Goods Sold	158,623	180,847	388,123	467,866
Cost Of Goods Sold Restructuring Charges	0	997	228	7,387
Gross Profit	13,870	17,890	36,690	41,009
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	20,938	18,642	56,628	53,265
Operating Restructuring Charges	'	'	0	0
Equity In Income From Subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Income from Operations	-7,068	-752	-19,938	-12,256
Interest Expense	'	0	0	-3
Other Income, Net	15	24	199	178
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	-7,053	-728	-19,739	-12,081
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	-2,598	-332	-7,275	-4,487
NET INCOME	-4,455	-396	-12,464	-7,594
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	-4,542	-272	-12,747	-7,972
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Sales	78,767	77,891	229,465	212,207
Cost of Goods Sold	58,852	57,537	177,094	163,820
Cost Of Goods Sold Restructuring Charges	0	294	1,783	509
Gross Profit	19,915	20,060	50,588	47,878
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	10,658	10,423	35,755	29,929
Operating Restructuring Charges	'	'	348	0
Equity In Income From Subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Income from Operations	9,257	9,637	14,485	17,949
Interest Expense	0	-38	-27	-122
Other Income, Net	202	-254	57	231
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	9,459	9,345	14,515	18,058
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	1,346	675	3,510	1,868
NET INCOME	8,113	8,670	11,005	16,190
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9,276	8,585	11,785	20,105
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Sales	-52,645	-70,128	-147,349	-186,597
Cost of Goods Sold	-52,645	-70,128	-147,349	-186,597
Cost Of Goods Sold Restructuring Charges	0	0	0	0
Gross Profit	0	0	0	0
Engineering, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating Restructuring Charges	'	'	0	0
Equity In Income From Subsidiaries	3,658	8,274	-1,459	8,596
Income from Operations	-3,658	-8,274	1,459	-8,596
Interest Expense	0	0	0	0
Other Income, Net	0	0	0	0
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	-3,658	-8,274	1,459	-8,596
Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes	0	0	0	0
NET INCOME	-3,658	-8,274	1,459	-8,596
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	($4,734)	($8,313)	$962	($12,133)

Separate_Financial_Information5

Separate Financial Information Of Subsidiary Guarantor of Indebtedness (Schedule Of Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	($14,033)	($73,779)	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to Plant and Equipment	-29,471	-26,301	'
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	109	6,705	'
Cash Investment In Subsidiary	0	0	'
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	0	-59,627	-59,600
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	-29,362	-79,223	'
Cash flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of Short-term Debt	-300	-900	'
Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	0	35,350	'
Debt Issuance Costs	-949	0	'
Treasury Stock Purchases	-30,066	-23,057	'
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	4,361	19,613	'
Cash Dividends Paid	-11,387	-11,499	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	-38,341	19,507	'
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	529	-12	'
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-81,207	-133,507	'
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning	188,445	156,075	156,075
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending	107,238	22,568	188,445
Briggs & Stratton Corporation [Member]	'	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	-48,051	-135,858	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to Plant and Equipment	-26,474	-19,924	'
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	57	44	'
Cash Investment In Subsidiary	8,107	-18,195	'
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	'	0	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	-18,310	-38,075	'
Cash flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of Short-term Debt	0	0	'
Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	-668	57,954	'
Debt Issuance Costs	-949	'	'
Treasury Stock Purchases	-30,066	-23,057	'
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	4,361	-19,613	'
Cash Dividends Paid	-11,387	-11,499	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	-38,709	43,011	'
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	0	0	'
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-105,070	-130,922	'
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning	162,628	133,108	133,108
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending	57,558	2,186	'
Guarantor Subsidiary [Member]	'	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	1,925	17,333	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to Plant and Equipment	-1,932	-4,861	'
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	33	5,664	'
Cash Investment In Subsidiary	0	0	'
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	'	0	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	-1,899	803	'
Cash flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of Short-term Debt	0	0	'
Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	668	-22,604	'
Debt Issuance Costs	0	'	'
Treasury Stock Purchases	0	0	'
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	0	0	'
Cash Dividends Paid	0	0	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	668	-22,604	'
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	0	0	'
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	694	-4,468	'
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning	1,275	5,375	5,375
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending	1,969	907	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	32,093	44,746	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to Plant and Equipment	-1,065	-1,516	'
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	19	997	'
Cash Investment In Subsidiary	-8,107	18,195	'
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	'	-59,627	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	-9,153	-41,951	'
Cash flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of Short-term Debt	-300	-900	'
Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	0	0	'
Debt Issuance Costs	0	'	'
Treasury Stock Purchases	0	0	'
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	0	0	'
Cash Dividends Paid	0	0	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	-300	-900	'
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	529	-12	'
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	23,169	1,883	'
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning	24,542	17,592	17,592
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending	47,711	19,475	'
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	0	0	'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Additions to Plant and Equipment	0	0	'
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment	0	0	'
Cash Investment In Subsidiary	0	0	'
Cash Paid for Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired	'	0	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	0	0	'
Cash flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of Short-term Debt	0	0	'
Net Borrowings (Repayments) on Loans, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	0	0	'
Debt Issuance Costs	0	'	'
Treasury Stock Purchases	0	0	'
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits	0	0	'
Cash Dividends Paid	0	0	'
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	0	0	'
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	0	0	'
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	0	0	'
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning	0	0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending	$0	$0	'