Mowtron Mower, Used by Hubert Wenzel, 1974

THF186463 / Mowtron Mower, Used by Hubert Wenzel, 1974
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Artifact Overview

"Mowtron...Mows while you Doze!" The American Marketing and Sales Company stressed computerized operation to encourage adoption of its autonomous lawn mower. The machine followed signals emitted by a transistorized guidance system, eliminating the need for homeowners to dedicate valuable time to lawn care. Built-in features like sensitized bumpers eased safety concerns, though sales fell far short of the company's dreams.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lawn mower

Date Made

1974

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2020.130.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Hubert Wenzel.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Rubber (Material)

Color

Red
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 25.5 in
Width: 48 in
Length: 67 in

Inscriptions

on front: TECUMSEH / ENGINES on back: MOWTRON on 3 places on top of blade cover: CAUTION / KEEP HANDS & FEET / FROM UNDER MOWER
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