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In 1999, Paul Reed sold VT Manufacturing and his share of Jayatsu to Lynx Equipment. In 2003, VT Manufacturing was renamed to VT Equipment Inc. | In 1999, Paul Reed sold VT Manufacturing and his share of Jayatsu to Lynx Equipment. In 2003, VT Manufacturing was renamed to VT Equipment Inc. | ||
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Lynx Agricultural Equipment (LAE) is an American business that manufacturers and sells agricultural equipment. LAE sells equipment under the Lynx Agriculture, Victor Equipment, Razzi Tractors, Jayson Equipment, and Lyon Engine Technology brands.
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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 Thomas Equipment Inc.
Victor Thomas Equipment Inc. was founded by Victor Thomas. Victor Equipment started as Victor Thomas Manufacturing. Thomas began selling agricultural equipment in 1949 with the introduction of the T49 tractor. In the 1950s, Thomas began producing other tractors under the Thomas Tractors brand. To mark the 25th anniversary of the T49, Thomas introduced a new tractor called the Victor74. In 1975, Thomas began selling both TT and Victor tractors.
In 1985, VT Manufacturing was purchased by Paul Reed. The last Thomas Tractors was produced in 1989 on the 40th anniversary of the T49. The very last Thomas Tractors were sold as the T89. Reed continued to sell tractors under the Victor brand.
In 1997, Paul Reed purchased 40% of Jayatsu America giving him majority ownership. Reed also purchased a 25% share in Jayatsu Manufacturing.
In 1999, Paul Reed sold VT Manufacturing and his share of Jayatsu to Lynx Equipment. In 2003, VT Manufacturing was renamed to VT Equipment Inc.
In 2008, LnV began selling Victor and Jayson equipment at Lynx dealerships. By mid 2008, LnV began closing Victor dealerships and moving them to nearby existing Lynx dealerships. LnV is also converting Victor dealerships into LnV dealerships if the other option is not possible. LnV plans on eliminating all Victor/Jayson only dealerships by 2010 to save money.
Divisions
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 LnV. 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.
