define MTD

Nov 28, 2004 12 Replies

Hello, can you help me I was told it stans for Murray Toro Division is this right thanks



On 11/28/2004 7:31 AM US(ET), Gemini took fingers to keys, and typed the following:

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On 11/28/2004 7:58 AM US(ET), Steveo took fingers to keys, and typed the following:

I suppose you meant to respond to Gemini, since I just added the link to the page that confirmed what you said.

On 11/28/2004 9:04 AM US(ET), Steveo took fingers to keys, and typed the following:

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"MTD Products wants to mow down its foes. The outdoor power equipment manufacturer makes walk-behind and tractor mowers, snow throwers, edgers, and tillers under the Cub Cadet, White Outdoor, Yard-Man, and Yard Machines brands. Its Cub Cadet line is aimed at landscapers. In

2001 MTD bought the Troy-Bilt tiller and mower business from Garden Way, which filed for bankruptcy. MTD was formed in 1932 by German immigrants Theo Moll, Emil Jochum, and Erwin Gerhard as the *Modern Tool and Die Company*. The Moll family, including CEO Curtis Moll, owns MTD".

Ah, I didn't scroll down far enough. I actually knew Theo Moll for

20 plus years before he passed away. He was a great man, and even still worked on Saturdays at 80+ years old. A real hands on guy.

On 11/28/2004 9:16 AM US(ET), Steveo took fingers to keys, and typed the following:

NP. It's funny that the official MTD site's History page does not give the original name of the company.

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sound much like a power equipment company like yard man does.

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