Sears Garden Tractors: A History of Sustainable Farming

The familiar red Craftsman logo on a garden tractor evokes a sense of nostalgia for many, but the story behind these machines is more than just a trip down memory lane. It's a compelling narrative of American manufacturing, branding strategies, and the evolving understanding of sustainable agriculture. This journey begins long before the Craftsman name, with the robust David Bradley tractors, and continues to the present day, raising important questions about the environmental footprint of our everyday tools....

March 18, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Thomas Levasseur