A Century of Innovation
For over 100 years, family-run Turfco Manufacturing, Inc. has worked closely with sports turf and golf course professionals to engineer turf maintenance technology and equipment to meet their specific needs. We're driven by a passion for improving the health and playability of their turf, and this unwavering commitment has yielded a continuous series of breakthroughs, including 16 patents.
Our History
1919: National Mower Company Founded
Robert Stanard Kinkead, a veteran of the war, founded National Mower Company in St. Paul, Minnesota, and began manufacturing reel-type, sickle bar, and pull-behind lawn mowers that could be hitched to horses or tractors.
1961: First Mechanized Topdresser
Working closely with golf course superintendents, Turfco introduced the industry's first mechanized topdresser, forever changing the way topdressing materials were applied to turf.
1981: Mete-R-Matic® Ground-Drive Technology
Turfco's tow-type Mete-R-Matic® topdresser introduced a patented ground-drive system that ensured a consistent application rate regardless of operating speed.
1993: Patented Chevron Belt Technology
The Chevron Belt revolutionized topdressing by enabling consistent delivery of wet or dry materials for more reliable results.
1998: Modern Frequent Topdressing
Turfco transformed topdressing again with an unprecedented quick, light, and consistent application method designed to support today's frequent topdressing programs.
1999: CR-10™ Material Handler
Turfco introduced the CR-10, a versatile material handling system designed to streamline the transportation and distribution of topdressing materials, seed, soil amendments, and other turf maintenance products while reducing labor requirements and improving jobsite efficiency.
2002: WideSpin™ Technology
Turfco's patented WideSpin™ Technology delivered unmatched control over light and heavy material applications, meeting the growing demands of modern turf management programs.
2006: TriWave™ 60 Overseeder
Turfco introduced the patent-pending TriWave™ 60 Overseeder, bringing a new level of seeding accuracy, seed-to-soil contact, and establishment performance.
2009: WideSpin™ 1540 EC
The WideSpin™ 1540 EC combined proven WideSpin™ performance with an easy-to-use electronic controller, ensuring optimal material distribution every time.
2011: 50 Years of Topdressing Innovation
Turfco celebrated 50 years since introducing the industry's first mechanized topdresser and continued its leadership in topdressing technology.
2013: New WideSpin™ 1550 and TriWave™ 45
Turfco launched the redesigned WideSpin™ 1550 topdresser and the new TriWave™ 45 Overseeder, providing enhanced productivity and performance for turf professionals.
2014: Torrent™ Debris Blower
Turfco introduced the Torrent™ Debris Blower, purpose-built to efficiently clear leaves, grass clippings, and debris from golf courses and sports fields.
2016: Torrent™ 2 Debris Blower
The Torrent™ 2 introduced MagnaPoint™ Technology, providing enhanced operator control and more precise airflow management for superior debris-clearing performance.
2018: CR-15™ Material Handler
Building on the success of the CR-10, the CR-15 delivered increased capacity, improved productivity, and greater versatility, helping crews move more material with less labor across golf courses, sports fields, and grounds maintenance operations.
2019: Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation
Turfco proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of serving the turf industry through innovation, customer partnerships, and family ownership. What began in 1919 as the National Mower Company evolved into a global leader in turf maintenance equipment.
2024: Torrent™ 4 Debris Blower
The fourth generation of Torrent debris blowing technology raised the standard for productivity and precision. Enhanced airflow control, improved operator ergonomics, and greater efficiency helped maintenance crews clear large areas faster while delivering industry-leading debris management performance.
2025: CR-20™ Material Handler
Representing the next evolution of Turfco's material handling technology, the CR-20 combines greater capacity, advanced controls, and exceptional versatility to help turf professionals move more material in less time while reducing labor demands.
And if more than a century of experience has taught us one thing, it's that true insight and innovation come from being on the sports fields, parks, golf courses, and other turf facilities our customers maintain, asking questions and listening to the needs and ideas of those who use the equipment day in and day out. That's how it all started at Turfco. And that's how we plan to maintain our innovative edge going forward.