Hello ODK History Lovers

I have never seen a Stromberg-Carlson lawnmower. I don't know of anyone who owns one or has a photograph of
one. I know about this machine because of a few dozen references and a half dozen advertising records.

Its design appears to tick all the boxes for an early 1960s lawnmower. It has an alloy base with a
safety skirt and a single-point height control, and folding handle. Interestingly, it had larger 8"
rear wheels and, most importantly, a grass catcher was an optional extra (although the brace-strap design
seems clumsy). It was powered by a Kirby 4-stroke GEB motor with Impulse start and manual throttle.

The few records I have do indicate that this un-exceptional lawnmower entered the market in 1960
overpriced. That price was lowered, but by late 1961, it was too late.

The historical record says that a lack of working capital and investment in new technologies pushed
Stromberg into financial stress. The company was liquidated and delisted on the 1st of October, 1962.

The rest is history.

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