Murray went out of business a couple of years ago...so who makes Sears (Craftsman) riding lawnmowers now? I'm specifically looking at this model:
Thanks, Randy
Roper was making some of their units a few yrs back. MTD owns many brand names now, also. Sorry I can't be more of a help.
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-Randy
The bulk of Craftsman Mowers/Tractors are made by Husqvarna, AB. Formerly Electrolux/AYP/American Yard Products/Roper. Sears is also their largest customer.
In this case, "536" is a probably a Simplicity (former)Murray product by Briggs & Stratton. The mower in the link is an easily recognized Murray unit. Murray Ohio inherited 536 from AMF, AMF inherited it from Western Tool & Stamping.
Murray has gone out of business(acquired by Briggs & Stratton in 2005) and the tooling for this mower is likely being used by B&S as part of their Simplicity division offerings(maybe just to large accounts like Sears).
Craftsman mower:
That reference is severely outdated.
"917" Roper/AYP, eg., is long gone. It has been Electrolux Outdoor for years, and is now Husqvarna, AB. Which is ironic, as "917" was originally the prefix for David Bradley equipment made for Sears - chain saws mostly, & some yard tractors(which evolved into Roper).
In this case, "536" is a probably a Simplicity (former)Murray product by Briggs & Stratton. The mower in the link is an easily recognized Murray unit. Murray Ohio inherited 536 from AMF, AMF inherited it from Western Tool & Stamping.
Murray has gone out of business(acquired by Briggs & Stratton in 2005) and the tooling for this mower is likely being used by B&S as part of their Simplicity division offerings(maybe just to large accounts like Sears).
Craftsman mower:
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