Went to local Toro dealer to check out a small (42-in) riding mower,
only to be told that they don't sell them because they are not really
Toro. They sell the walk-behinds and the Zero-turn Toro machines, but in
the range in which I was interested they sell only Ariens.

Perce

On 5/25/2013 4:33 PM, Percival P. Cassidy wrote:
Went to local Toro dealer to check out a small (42-in) riding mower,
only to be told that they don't sell them because they are not really
Toro. They sell the walk-behinds and the Zero-turn Toro machines, but in
the range in which I was interested they sell only Ariens.

Perce

I believe it was MTD who also bought out Troy Bilt. I was unaware of
Toro or perhaps Toro was also Troy Bilt. (shrugs)

On May 25, 5:47*pm, Meanie wrote:
On 5/25/2013 4:33 PM, Percival P. Cassidy wrote:

Went to local Toro dealer to check out a small (42-in) riding mower,
only to be told that they don't sell them because they are not really
Toro. They sell the walk-behinds and the Zero-turn Toro machines, but in
the range in which I was interested they sell only Ariens.

Perce

I believe it was MTD who also bought out Troy Bilt. I was unaware of
Toro or perhaps Toro was also Troy Bilt. (shrugs)

troy built 8hp chippers are MTD. and also sold at Sears.

I wore out the chipping mechancism within 2 months of buying it and
parts were not available. I had a huge chipping job....

sears ended up iving me a brand new chipper since the parts werent
available

On Sat, 25 May 2013 17:47:20 -0400, Meanie
wrote:

On 5/25/2013 4:33 PM, Percival P. Cassidy wrote:
Went to local Toro dealer to check out a small (42-in) riding mower,
only to be told that they don't sell them because they are not really
Toro. They sell the walk-behinds and the Zero-turn Toro machines, but in
the range in which I was interested they sell only Ariens.

Perce

I believe it was MTD who also bought out Troy Bilt. I was unaware of
Toro or perhaps Toro was also Troy Bilt. (shrugs)
MTD contract builds for companies it does not own, and do not own it.
They will build anything for anyone and put that company's name on it.

On 5/25/2013 4:33 PM, Percival P. Cassidy wrote:
Went to local Toro dealer to check out a small (42-in) riding mower,
only to be told that they don't sell them because they are not really
Toro. They sell the walk-behinds and the Zero-turn Toro machines, but
in the range in which I was interested they sell only Ariens.

Perce

The "Modern Tool and Die" company is a family owned American business
that's been around since the 30's. Over the years they've acquired a
pile of companies, and built everything from automobile parts to peddle
cars. These days they seem to specialize in consumer grade lawn and
garden equipment. If you really want a consumer grade "Toro", just go to
an MTD dealer.

On 5/25/2013 3:33 PM, Percival P. Cassidy wrote:
Went to local Toro dealer to check out a small (42-in) riding mower,
only to be told that they don't sell them because they are not really
Toro. They sell the walk-behinds and the Zero-turn Toro machines, but
in the range in which I was interested they sell only Ariens.

The low-end Toro riders and walk-behinds are built by MTD, yes. Those
are usually sold at the discount places - Home Depot, Walmart, etc.
Naturally the local dealer isn't going to bother carrying that line
since it would mean competing with the discounters. So he's offering
an alternative brand.