The following is an essay written by Ben Kohler (8th Grade), Kohler Lawn & Landscape, Amarillo, Texas. It originally appeared in Walker Talk, Volume 56.

Everyone has a special place, for some it might be a park, a chair or even a town. My special place is a little different though, it is in the operator’s seat of a machine worth upwards of eleven thousand dollars. I have put in long hours, blood, sweat and tears for my special place. The Walker Mower B23i has always been a goal for me in my landscape company because I have worked for it, I have a passion for Walker Mowers and I have made tons of money on it.

Despite the twists and turns of 2020, Walker Manufacturing retail sales have increased at a good rate over 2019. Like many businesses affected by COVID-19, sales dropped precipitously in the springtime, but rebounded nicely in the summer and fall. Using retail financing deals and warranty registration of sales for comparison, retail sales increased 12 percent and 10 percent respectively in 2020.  

The new Model B23 is going into production this spring. It is the perfect machine for users looking for a carbureted, 23-HP engine with commercial mowing power, packing a lot of muscle into a compact footprint. The B23 features a new chassis and body design (shared with the B27i) reducing weight and accentuating hillside stability and the Walker beautiful cut. Watch for them at your local dealer later this year, and stay tuned for more details on walker.com.