Tractor Brands
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Lawn & Garden Tractors
Craftsman Professional lawn tractors
Sears first ventured into the realm of lawn tractors in 1959, introducing the David Bradley Suburban line. The David Bradley moniker was phased out by 1964, giving way to the now-iconic Craftsman branding, which fully dominated Sears' lawn and garden tractor offerings by the 1970s. Today, all lawn and garden tractors sold under the Sears umbrella bear either the Craftsman or Craftsman Professional designation. Throughout its history, production of these tractors has been entrusted to various manufacturers, with AYP and MTD being the primary contributors in more recent times.
Power Range: 16-30 hp
Production Years: 2007-2017
Model Count: 20
Website: http://www.sears.com/
Cub Cadet lawn tractors
The genesis of Cub Cadet can be traced back to the dawn of the 1960s, when International Harvester sought to establish a presence in the compact tractor segment. These early IH Cub Cadets were robust garden tractors, cleverly engineered using parts sourced from their larger Cub sibling, and they were all assembled under one roof in Louisville. A significant shift occurred in 1981 when International's Lawn Products Group transitioned ownership to MTD, forming the subsidiary known as Cub Cadet Corporation (CCC). Production then relocated to a modern facility in Brownsville, Tennessee. Though initially operating with a degree of autonomy, Cub Cadets gradually adopted shared components with other MTD marques, ultimately becoming a seamlessly integrated component of the broader MTD portfolio. The Brownsville manufacturing plant ceased operations in 2009.
Power Range: 1-37 hpProduction Years: 1960-2025Model Count: 431Website: http://www.cubcadet.com/
Deutz-Allis lawn tractors
By 1984, Allis-Chalmers faced considerable hardship, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Deutz. Subsequently, Deutz revitalized the Allis tractor line, marketing them as Deutz-Allis, and concurrently introduced Deutz-Fahr tractors distributed under the same banner. The Allis lawn and garden tractors, originally crafted by Simplicity, continued to appear in Deutz-Allis green livery until another sale reshaped the company into what is now known as AGCO.
Power Range: 8-20 hpProduction Years: 1984-1992Model Count: 28Website: http://www.agcocorp.com/
Economy lawn tractors
The genesis of Economy tractors lies with the Engineering Products Company (EPCO), based in Wisconsin. Their creation commenced following the conclusion of World War II. These tractors were fundamentally designed for garden use, skillfully constructed using readily available, standard parts. As the demand for suburban lawn and garden tractors expanded, so too did the Evolution of the Economy line. Ultimately, in 1977, the Economy moniker was superseded by the Power King name, and production under that brand continued until the late 1990s.
Power Range: 9-14 hpProduction Years: 1951-1977Model Count: 9
Farmhand lawn tractors
The name Farmhand identified a collection of agricultural tools created by Superior Separator, located in Hopkins, Minnesota. Briefly, for a single year, they also manufactured a garden tractor under this brand. Farmhand experienced several transitions through corporate combinations and takeovers, ultimately becoming part of AGCO in 1995.
Power Range: 7 hpProduction Years: 1962-1962Model Count: 1 tractorWebsite: https://www.agcocorp.com/
Ford lawn tractors
While not directly manufacturing lawn and garden equipment, Ford extended its reach into the outdoor power equipment market by offering a selection of tractors through its established network of agricultural machinery dealerships. These Ford-branded lawn tractors were, in fact, sourced from prominent manufacturers such as Jacobsen, Gilson, and Toro. In 1988, a shift occurred when Ford divested its farm machinery division to Fiat, leading to the discontinuation of the Ford lawn tractor line and its subsequent replacement by the New Holland brand.
Power Range: 5-20 hpProduction Years: 1965-1995Model Count: 73Website: http://www.newholland.com/
General Electric lawn tractors
From 1970 through 1974, the renowned General Electric company ventured into the realm of lawn care with its innovative Elec-Trak electric tractors. However, market reception proved underwhelming, prompting GE to transfer ownership of the Elec-Trak line to Wheel Horse in 1974. Wheel Horse then sustained the production of these pioneering electric tractors for another nine years, concluding in 1983.
Power Range: 8-16 hpProduction Years: 1970-1974Model Count: 9
Gilson lawn tractors
Throughout much of the twentieth century, Gilson stood as a prominent American producer of lawn mowers, tractors, and a diverse array of outdoor power tools. Established in 1911, the company ascended to a leading position in the residential power equipment market during the 1960s, spurred by the acquisitions of Gearo, Versch, and Burns. Beyond its own branded products, Gilson also served as an original equipment manufacturer, crafting lawn tractors for renowned retailers like Montgomery Ward and the Ford Motor Company. In 1987, Gilson transitioned ownership to Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC), becoming integrated with OMC's Lawn Boy division. Subsequently, in 1989, Lawn Boy was divested to Toro, leading to the closure of Gilson’s manufacturing facility in Plymouth, Wisconsin, in 1990.
Power Range: 4-18 hpProduction Years: 1961-1987Model Count: 166
Gravely lawn tractors
In 1916, the Gravely Motor Plow Company first established itself in Dunbar, West Virginia, rapidly gaining prominence through its innovative line of two-wheeled walking tractors. A relocation to Clemmons, North Carolina followed, and by 1964, Gravely had broadened its reach into the four-wheel garden tractor sector. These machines were distinguished by a singular rear-engine configuration. Ariens acquired Gravely in 1982 and continues to hold ownership today. While the original Gravely-based designs ceased production around the year 2000, the name itself was retired completely by 2002. However, the Gravely legacy endures, presently applied to a range of professional-grade lawn maintenance equipment.
Power Range: 8-30 hpProduction Years: 1963-2001Model Count: 68
Gutbrod lawn tractors
Originally, Gutbrod was a prominent German company specializing in the creation of equipment for lawns, gardens, and farming. While Gutbrod demonstrated considerable innovation as one of the first companies to venture into automobile production, a series of financial difficulties during the 1950s led to the company’s dismantling and the cessation of its automotive endeavors. In 1996, MTD acquired Gutbrod, and by 2007, the Gutbrod name had been phased out of use on their products.
Power Range: 10-20 hpProduction Years: 1990-1995Model Count: 10Website: https://www.mtdproducts.eu/
Hesston lawn tractors
In the dawn of the 1970s, Hesston brought forth the Front Runner series—a pioneering range of front-mount mowing machines. The origins of the Front Runner can be traced back to Wood Brothers Manufacturing, an innovative company acquired by Hesston in 1969. Hesston oversaw production of these mowers at their Indianapolis facility for seven years, until 1976, at which point the entire Hesston lawn care division transitioned under the ownership of Toro.
Power Range: 14-20 hpProduction Years: 1972-1976Model Count: 8Website: http://www.agcocorp.com/
Hiller lawn tractors
A true visionary in the realm of aviation, Stanley Hiller Jr. spearheaded advancements in helicopter technology throughout the mid-20th century, from the 1940s through the 1960s. Diversifying his inventive spirit, Hiller introduced a compact garden tractor, the Hiller Yard Hand, in the mid-1950s. This versatile machine also found a wider audience through a retail partnership with Sears, marketed as a Craftsman model. However, Hiller ceased manufacturing of the Yard Hand by 1960, concluding that chapter of his entrepreneurial journey.
Power Range: 2 hpProduction Years: 1953-1955Model Count: 1 tractorWebsite: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hilleryardhandtractor/Field Legend
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