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Turf Talk Podcast
Walker of Walker Mowers | Equip Expo 2025
Turf Talk PodcastReal conversations for the Green Industry
00:12:00PodcastTurf Talk show introduction · Eric and Jennifer Jones host introduction · Bob Walker and Walker Mowers · Origins of Walker Mowers · Prototype development and early growth · Large-property mowing and striping · Manufacturing in the United States · Customer referrals and repeat business
Eric “the Turf Teacher” Jones and Jennifer “the Turfette” Jones sit down with Bob Walker of Walker Mowers at Equip Expo 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. Bob shares his perspective on the history and evolution of Walker, the relationships that have helped shape the company, and what continues to drive innovation in commercial mowing. Join the Green Industry Couple for a conversation with one of the people behind an iconic name in the Green Industry—recorded right from the show floor at Equip Expo. Real people. Real experience. Real conversations. This is Turf Talk.
Episode summary
This episode introduces Turf Talk and features Eric and Jennifer Jones speaking with Bob Walker of Walker Mowers. The conversation covers the early origins of Walker Mowers, from garage prototypes in 1977 to the company’s growth in the early 1980s, along with memories of using the machines on large properties, the value of customer referrals, and Walker’s manufacturing approach in the U.S.
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Chapter 01
Show open
Turf Talk is introduced as a green industry conversation.
Chapter 02
Guest introduction
Eric Jones introduces Bob Walker of Walker Mowers.
Chapter 03
Early Walker history
They discuss early use of Walker machines and the company’s beginnings in the 1980s.
Chapter 04
How Walker started
Bob Walker explains the company’s origin as a contract manufacturer and the first mower prototypes in 1977.
Chapter 05
From prototype to production
The conversation covers farm-show feedback, early production, and the slow start to sales.
Chapter 06
Growing the business
Walker describes losing the original contract, moving full-time into lawnmowers, and production gains in 1984.
Chapter 07
Fast, easy, beautiful
They discuss the Walker mower’s qualities, including speed, ease of use, and striping.
Chapter 08
Grass cleanup and cattle feeding
Eric shares how cut grass was hauled and fed to cows using trailers and dump systems.
Chapter 09
Factory tour invitation
Jennifer extends an invitation to visit the manufacturing plant and explains their in-house manufacturing approach.
Chapter 10
Outro
The episode closes with thanks, a website mention, and the hosts’ sign-off.
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