The Mowing Life

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Enjoy original articles about the world of mowing and yard work from the Joy of Mowing team. Read stories about homeowners, landscapers, dealers, mechanics, and others. Their tales are entertaining and educational about life and the love of mowing.

Craftsman

Craftsman

The Craftsman brand was introduced in 1927 with their first lawnmower available in 1934. In 1953 the first Craftsman riding mowers became a hit in America’s suburbs

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Getting Ready for Mowing Season

Getting Ready for Mowing Season

Getting ready for the spring mowing season is an exciting time every year! But – make sure your lawn mower is in good working order before you get it out cutting. Here are some important tips to help yo…

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Love My Mower Photo Contest

Love My Mower Photo Contest

Simply upload a photo of your mower and answer the question – Why I Love My Mower? Whether it’s a new or vintage model, has a nickname, or has been in your family for years, we want to hear your story…

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Wheel Horse

Wheel Horse

Wheel Horse started in 1946 in Elmer Pond’s two-car garage in South Bend, Indiana. Pond began building two-wheel, self-propelled “Walk-Away” …

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Panzer Copar

Panzer Copar

The story of the Copar Panzer tractor goes back to a hot summer day in 1953, when James A. Clark was trying to put the lawn around his new home…

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Moto-Mower Company

Moto-Mower Company

In 1919 Edwin George founded the Moto-Mower Company in Detroit, Michigan.  In 1953 the company was acquired by the Detroit Harvester Company.  

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