The collectability of the Wheel Horse Mower is largely considered [a product] of their "every man" uses. In the late '50's, with the demand for mowers on the rise, the Wheel Horse brand was a popular brand because it was relatively inexpensive, practical for home use and easy to maintain. A little while before 1960, the brand ventured to their success to an innovative level, venturing into larger tractors to add to their riding mower line. The standardization of this unique and collectible brand was a stalwart characteristic that kept it a favorite among consumers for decades. By [the time] the calendar turned to 1960, Wheel Horse couldn't maintain with production demands. All the same, they still managed to produce 4.5 million dollars in '59 (which is equivalent to 33 million dollars in 2009)! The Wheel Horse Brand was acquired by American Motors (AMC) in the '70's and passed on to Toro in the 1986, where its strong history and engineering are still put [to use].
Collector's Notes
The Wheel Horse Brand has develop into a popular area of interest in collector's markets across America]. The tractors and mowers by themselves call for a pretty penny on auction markets and their presence in newer forums like eBay has steadfastly grown. Many novice collectors long to find a tractor or mower, but first of all start their collections with Wheel Horse parts and manuals. On an individual note, we have had great success adding to our Wheel Horse collection through eBay. While it is a bit from the natural farm auctions we have attended in the past, the selection is second to none and the deals are waiting to be found!
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