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Roper lawn tractors
Throughout the latter portion of the 20th century, Roper stood as a prominent American producer of tools for lawns and gardens. The company’s journey into crafting outdoor power equipment commenced in 1964 with the acquisition of the David Bradley manufacturing facility by the George D. Roper Company from Sears. For the subsequent three decades, Roper remained a dedicated supplier of lawn care solutions to Sears. A new chapter unfolded in 1989 when General Electric (GE) integrated Roper into its portfolio, eventually divesting the outdoor unit to AB Electrolux. Roper’s legacy then became interwoven with American Yard Products (AYP), a division that also encompassed the renowned Husqvarna brand. Ultimately, this division evolved into an independent entity operating under the distinguished Husqvarna name.
Power Range: 1-20 hp
Production Years: 1973-1988
Model Count: 49
Website: http://www.husqvarna.com/
Rugg lawn tractors
Emerging in the mid-20th century, E.T. Rugg established itself as a prominent creator of lawn care equipment during the 1960s and early 1970s. The company’s origins stretch back to 1898, though it wasn’t until 1931 that Rugg first began crafting manual push mowers. A new era dawned in 1960 with the introduction of powered, riding models. Following a sale in 1968, a series of organizational shifts ultimately led to the cessation of operations for Rugg in 1973.
Power Range: 3-8 hpProduction Years: 1960-1972Model Count: 56
Sabre lawn tractors
From 1995 to 2002, Deere & Company offered the Sabre, a range of affordable lawn care solutions. Notably, identical or very similar models were also marketed under the well-known Scotts name. These tractors found a wide audience through major retail outlets such as Home Depot and Sears. By 2003, Deere elected to retire the Sabre line, ushering in the L100 series bearing the Deere brand as its successor.
Power Range: 13-25 hpProduction Years: 1996-2002Model Count: 36Website: http://www.deere.com/
Scotts lawn tractors
The Scotts/Miracle-Gro Company, while renowned for lawn care products, also ventured into agricultural machinery by offering a range of tractors under the Scotts name. Importantly, these tractors were not produced in-house, but rather assembled by various other manufacturers. The last series of Scotts lawn tractors came directly from the John Deere production lines, and those very same models were subsequently marketed under the Sabre brand, also by Deere.
Power Range: 15-25 hpProduction Years: 1997-2002Model Count: 20Website: http://www.scotts.com/
Sears lawn tractors
The story of Sears’ involvement with lawn tractors began in 1959, initially through the David Bradley Suburban line. By 1964, the David Bradley designation had been phased out, and the recognizable Craftsman moniker began to emerge, becoming fully established by the 1970s. Today, every lawn and garden tractor offered by Sears bears either the Craftsman or Craftsman Professional emblem. Over the decades, various manufacturers have produced these tractors, with AYP and MTD becoming the primary suppliers in more recent times.
Power Range: 5-20 hpProduction Years: 1939-1980Model Count: 102Website: http://www.sears.com/
Shibaura lawn tractors
Originating in 1950 through a collaborative effort between Toshiba and Ishikawajima Harima Industries – known as IHI – Shibaura initially concentrated its efforts on the production of engines and small agricultural tractors. By 1961, the company expanded its capabilities to encompass the creation of compact tractors, and notably, developed a range of these machines specifically for Ford-New Holland.
Power Range: 14-20 hpProduction Years: 1992-1997Model Count: 5Website: http://www.ihi.co.jp/
Simplicity lawn tractors
The story of Simplicity Manufacturing commenced in 1937 with the creation of lawn care solutions. For a period, Simplicity crafted lawn tractors under contract for Allis-Chalmers, before becoming a fully owned subsidiary in 1965. Later, in 1983, Allis transferred ownership of Simplicity to its leadership team. The brand then entered a new chapter in 2004 when Briggs & Stratton acquired Simplicity.
Power Range: 4-33 hpProduction Years: 1957-2025Model Count: 351Website: http://www.simplicitymfg.com/
Snapper lawn tractors
The Snapper story began in 1894, originating in Georgia as the Southern Saw Works. With a shift in the Georgia lumber market, the company strategically acquired the rights to Snappin' Turtle lawn mowers, commencing their production in 1951. Later, in 2002, Snapper became part of the Simplicity family, and subsequently, in 2004, Briggs & Stratton expanded its portfolio to include this established brand.
Power Range: 3-27 hpProduction Years: 1954-2025Model Count: 193Website: http://www.snapper.com/
Springfield lawn tractors
From 1961 through 1966, Springfield tractors originated from the workshops of Quick Manufacturing, located in Springfield, Ohio. Quick was a prolific creator of outdoor power equipment, specializing in both tillers and compact two-wheel tractors. A significant legal battle concerning rototiller technology, ultimately lost to Simplicity in 1965, marked a turning point for the company. Consequently, in 1966, Quick Manufacturing transferred ownership of its entire operation to the Toro Company.
Power Range: 4-12 hpProduction Years: 1957-1966Model Count: 32Website: http://www.toro.com/
Stanley lawn tractors
Stanley stands as a leading American creator of both manual and powered tools. In 2017, the company notably acquired the esteemed Craftsman label from Sears, and further expanded its portfolio in 2018 by taking a 20% stake in MTD. Before the acquisition of Craftsman, Stanley presented lawn tractors carrying its own brand, though these were manufactured by licensed third-party companies.
Power Range: 18-27 hpProduction Years: 2001-2015Model Count: 6Website: http://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com//
Steiner lawn tractors
The story of Marvin Steiner began in the 1940s with the fabrication of specialized agricultural machinery in the heart of Ohio. By the 1970s, the company had expanded into crafting bespoke lawn tractors, experiencing considerable growth in demand. In 1988, Steiner transitioned under the ownership of Ransomes, and manufacturing operations were relocated to Dalton, Ohio, in 1992. Later, in 1998, Textron acquired Ransomes – including the Steiner brand – integrating it with their Jacobsen division focused on commercial grounds care. This led to a further shift in production, establishing a new base in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. Currently, as of December 2019, Steiner operates as a proud part of the Doosan Bobcat family of companies.
Power Range: 16-28 hpProduction Years: 1975-2021Model Count: 20Website: https://steinerturf.com/
Toro lawn tractors
The Toro Company’s story commenced in 1914 within the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, initially crafting engines destined for the Bull Tractor Company. Following a period of manufacturing steam engines during the First World War, Toro skillfully pivoted its attention towards the specialized realm of golf course upkeep and lawn care throughout the 1920s. A significant expansion occurred in 1986 with the acquisition of Wheel Horse, a renowned lawn tractor producer, bringing with it a comprehensive portfolio of lawn and garden tractors, alongside a diverse selection of riding mowers. As the new millennium dawned, Toro strategically concentrated its manufacturing efforts on professional-grade equipment, discontinuing its line of residential lawn and garden tractors. In 2007, Toro embarked on a new chapter, distributing a revitalized tractor line manufactured by MTD.
Power Range: 4-27 hpProduction Years: 1959-2019Model Count: 198Website: http://www.toro.com/Field Legend
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