Rezzi Tractors
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Lynx Agricultural Equipment (LAE) is an American business that manufacturers and sells agricultural equipment.
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History
Henry Williams began manufacturing farm equipment in the early 1900s. Williams built his equipment in his own shop. A few years later, Williams decided to sell some of his equipment. It was successful enough that Williams opened a small manufacturing plant and sold equipment under the name HR Equipment.
By the end of the 1940s, Williams was ready to manufacture his first tractor. A deal was formed between Henry Williams and Lyon Engines for Lyon Engines to supply engines to HR Equipment. In return, Lyon Manufacturing would acquire 40% of HR Equipment. By the mid 1950s, Lyon Manufacturing had purchased HR Equipment.
HR Equipment was ready to expand when Lyon Engines was purchased by David Ashbery. In 1971, Ashbery made several changes including changing the name of Lyon Manufacturing to Lynx Equpment. In 1973, the Lynx Equipment headquarters were moved from Mississippi to Iowa.
In 1999, Lynx Equipment purchased Victor Tractors and LnV International was formed.
Victor Equipment Inc.
Victor Equipment Inc. was founded by Victor Thomas. Victor Equipment started
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Lynx
Lynx Agriculture Equipment was started by Henry Williams. Williams began manufacturing farm equipment in the early 1900s. Williams eventually decided to sell some of his equipment. It was successful enough that Williams opened a small manufacturing plant and sold equipment under the name HR Equipment. HR Equipment was purchased by Lyon Manufacturing. In the 1970s, Lyon Manufacturing was purchased by David Ashbery. Lyon Manufacturing was renamed to Lynx Equipment and HR Equipment was renamed to Lynx Agriculture Equipment Manufacturing (LAEM).
Lyon Engines
Lyon Engine Technology manufactures the engines for all tractors made by Lynx and Rezzi. Lyon Engines was started in Lyon, Mississippi by Paul McAllister. McAllister eventually moved his business, formed Lyon Manufacturing and purchased HR Equipment. In the 1970s, Lyon Manufacturing was renamed to Lynx Equipment.
Rezzi
Rezzi Tractors (pronounced rez-e) were introduced in 1985 by Lynx Agriculture Equipment. Rezzi Tractors were originally cheaper versions of the Lynx Tractors. By the 1990s, Rezzi began selling other types of equipment. Soon after, Rezzi introduced their first riding mowers. However, by 1996, Rezzi scaled back production of their implements due to poor sales.
In 2002, production of all Rezzi Equipment was stopped due to changes at LnGT. In 2004, Rezzi began selling riding mowers again. In 2006, Rezzi introduced the Rezzi 390GT. Rezzi has yet to begin production of any tractors since 2001.
