Who makes Craftsman lawn mowers?

Stanley Black & Decker owns the Craftsman brand rights described in its reports.

Owner
SStanley Black & DeckerCraftsman brand parent
Stanley filing
Made by
MMTD ProductsRecalled Craftsman 30-inch Mini riding mowers
Third party
Made in
United StatesUSAAffected riding mowers in 2022 recall only
Third party
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SuppliersMap research desk · Source records checked against 6 sources, at least 3 published by Stanley Black & Decker · How we check

Craftsman lawn mowers supply chain

OwnerSStanley Black & Decker
BrandCraftsman lawn mowersCraftsman lawn mowers
Made byMMTD Products
Made inUnited StatesUSA
Key part supplier: Not named by Stanley Black & Decker Not disclosed

MTD Products is a documented manufacturer of specific Craftsman riding mowers, and SBD completed its MTD acquisition in 2021. The exact maker of an older or different mower must be checked by model. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Is Craftsman lawn mowers made in China or the USA?

US assembly is confirmed for the recall’s specified models. SBD’s brand ownership does not establish a universal US-only or China-made answer for all Craftsman outdoor equipment. [1] [3]

Same factory, different label

The same recall covers Craftsman 30-inch Mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding mowers made by MTD. That confirms a shared manufacturer for those products; it does not establish identical specifications or one factory for both complete catalogs. [3]

Where was your power tool made?

A company address and a country of manufacture answer different questions. Start with your exact model.

  1. Find the model and serial number on the tool’s rating plate.
  2. Read the country-of-origin line on the tool or original packaging.
  3. Match the exact model and production date to the cited record.

What each source proves

2025 · coverage year

Ss29.q4cdn.com

Stanley Black & Decker 2025 Annual Report

Stanley filing2021-12-01

Ss29.q4cdn.com

Stanley Black & Decker completes MTD and Excel acquisitions

Stanley news2022-04-14

Ccpsc.gov

CPSC: MTD Craftsman 30-inch Mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding-mower recall

Third party2017-03-09

Pprnewswire.com

Stanley Black & Decker completes Craftsman brand purchase

SBD company release confirms Craftsman rights purchase outside Sears channels; includes Sears retained licensing distinction.

Stanley news2024

Ss29.q4cdn.com

Stanley Black & Decker 2024 Annual Report

Lists DEWALT and CRAFTSMAN in Tools & Outdoor and distinguishes professional power tools, DIY tools, storage and outdoor products.

Stanley filing2020-02-05

Uusitc.gov

USITC vertical shaft engines conference transcript

MTD testimony about Craftsman riding mower production.

Company record

Craftsman lawn mowers milestones

  1. Confirms Craftsman within SBD Tools & Outdoor, outdoor brands and manufacturing/sourcing organization, and the March 2017 Craftsman acquisition. Downloaded and read after browser size-limit failure. [1]
  2. Completed acquisition of remaining 80% of MTD and Excel; MTD outdoor equipment manufacturing and Excel Hustler/BigDog business. Historical acquisition, not evidence that all products use one plant. [2]
  3. Names MTD Products Inc. as manufacturer and US origin of the specific recalled Craftsman/Troy-Bilt riding mowers sold July 2021-January 2022. Current catalog-wide supplier/origin not established. [3]

Questions people ask

Who makes craftsman lawn mowers?

CPSC names MTD Products as the manufacturer of the recalled Craftsman 30-inch Mini riding mowers. This is direct evidence for the specified models and sales period, not a claim that every Craftsman mower or lawn tractor, past and present, is made by MTD. [3]

Who owns craftsman lawn mowers?

SBD completed its Craftsman brand purchase in March 2017, with a licensing distinction for Sears channels. Its 2025 report continues to list Craftsman in the company’s portfolio. [1] [4]

Where is craftsman lawn mowers made?

The 2022 recall identifies the affected riding mowers as manufactured in the US. It does not name a particular assembly town or establish the origin of every current Craftsman mower or tractor. [3]

Who makes craftsman riding lawn mowers?

MTD’s testimony covers ride-on mowers as well as zero-turn equipment. Craftsman branding identifies the retail brand, while an engine badge identifies only one component; the disclosed MTD relationship should not be applied automatically to every older Sears mower. [6]

Who owns craftsman mowers?

Stanley Black & Decker completed its Craftsman acquisition in March 2017 and acquired the remaining 80% of MTD in December 2021. Brand ownership and the former independent manufacturing business are now connected within the same group. [2] [4]

Where are craftsman riding lawn mowers made?

MTD’s February 2020 testimony identified major operations in Willard, Ohio; Martin, Tennessee; and Tupelo, Mississippi. Those are dated MTD network locations, not a current factory assignment for every Craftsman riding or zero-turn model. [6]

Sources

  1. [1] SStanley Black & Decker 2025 Annual Report2025 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-26
  2. [2] SStanley Black & Decker completes MTD and Excel acquisitions2021-12-01 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-26
  3. [3] CCPSC: MTD Craftsman 30-inch Mini and Troy-Bilt TB30 riding-mower recall2022-04-14 · third-party · Source record checked 2026-10-26
  4. [4] PStanley Black & Decker completes Craftsman brand purchase2017-03-09 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-26
  5. [5] SStanley Black & Decker 2024 Annual Report2024 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-26
  6. [6] UUSITC vertical shaft engines conference transcript2020-02-05 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-26