Stover Manufacturing and Engine Company
- Stover Manufacturing and Engine Company
The Stover Manufacturing and Engine Company was created by D.C. Stover in 1862.[American Gasoline Engines Since 1872, MBI Publishing, 1999, pp. 489-96.] An established inventor, he progressed through a profitable windmill business to, in 1895, the manufacture of kerosene and gasoline powered stationary engines for use on the American farm.]Between then and 1941, Stover made more than 277,000 engines of various sizes and uses. Stover licensed some designs to Sears, Roebuck and Co. under the Economy trademark.----
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