Mark R Prieur

The "Power Mower of the Future," an air-conditioned lawnmower, was advertised in October 1957 as a revolutionary piece of lawn mowing equipment. This innovative machine incorporated a unique design, featuring a large plastic sphere with a five-foot diameter. The rider would sit on an air foam cushioned seat inside the sphere. One of the notable features of this lawnmower was its self-contained electric generating system, which powered various amenities such as running lights, a radio telephone, and an air conditioning unit. Additionally, the machine included a cooling system to provide refreshing chilled drinks on hot days. The manufacturers envisioned the lawnmower to be versatile, capable of performing multiple tasks such as mowing the lawn, weeding, fertilizing, spraying for insects, plowing snow, and even serving as a golf cart. Although the concept garnered significant attention, including a feature on the cover of a 1958 edition of Mechanix magazine, the air-conditioned lawnmower never entered production.