The History Of Walker® Mowers
When it comes to lawn care, finding the right brand is a big step towards getting the model that’s perfect for you. If you’re looking for a manufacturer with a track record of reliability, efficiency, and precision, though, you’ll want to check out Walker® mowers. We here at Burrows Tractor want to share the history of this great company with you, and if you want to know more, contact our stores in Washington State and Oregon!
Walker Manufacturing: Early Years
The company didn’t start with incredible lawn mowers. The founder, Max Walker, started tinkering and building in 1953, at first to entertain his son. When a friend of his in sales saw his work, they planned together to create one of the earliest gas-powered golf cars, which hit the market in 1957. Walker then began building the Walker Power Truck, providing year-round service for delivery businesses and a solid base vehicle for a floor-scrubber.
The First Walker Mowers
Two decades later, the Walkers realized that most riding mowers in 1977 were slow and clumsy. They built their first prototype mower that year and created a fast, simple, and efficient machine with an 11 horsepower engine. The second and third prototypes were built in 1978 and 1979, respectively, improving the steering and handling, a blower in the main chassis, hydrostatic transmissions, and an increased deck size with a dual-timed blade system.
This third prototype made the rounds at state fairs and agricultural shows, and they built 25 units in 1980 themselves. Two years later, they built 125 mowers to meet growing demands. Innovating steadily over the next few decades and growing their operations to meet the ever-higher demand, the company moved into a 76,000 sq. ft. facility in 1990 without missing a beat. Just four years later, they needed a 40,000 sq. ft. addition to keep up with production!
Today
With over 100,000 mowers produced as of 2008, Walker Manufacturing has hit its stride in the lawnmower game. These efforts that started with an unbreakable father-son bond have resulted in a product that is distributed around the United states and into 28 other countries! Walker mowers are among the most durable, efficient, and precise riding lawn mowers on the market, and they have the pedigree to prove it!
If you’d like to take part in this legacy of reliability, it’s time you took a look at a Walker mower for yourself. Contact us at Burrows Tractor to see the Walker mowers we have for sale, or if you just have questions. We proudly serve the people of Oregon and Washington State—let us serve you today!