Who makes Sears Riding lawnmowers?

[Randy Brick MacKenna]

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:

which looks a *lot* like the Murray version from a few years ago. I just wonder who makes it, now (?)

Thanks, Randy

[pheeh.zero]

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.

[David Briggs]

536. Western Tool & Stamping (Before AMF Lawn & Garden Div.) Information found at

[Larry and a Cat named Dub]

[Randy Brick MacKenna]

at

Excellent link! Thank you.

-Randy

[trainfan1]

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:

Murray mower:

Simplicity Coronet mower(this is the larger 34" model):

Rob

[trainfan1]

That reference is severely outdated.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:

Murray mower:

Simplicity Coronet mower(this is the larger 34" model):

Rob