About Manke's Outdoor Equipment

Manke's Outdoor Equipment has been a successful family-owned and operated business since 1946! We proudly represent several major players in the outdoor power equipment industry. Our factory-trained technicians service many brands, including Toro, Bomag, Wacker Neuson, Boss Snowplow, Kage, Echo, JRCO, and Stihl

At Manke's Outdoor Equipment we understand that when you are ready to spend your money, you expect a company you can trust. Our commitment to excellence is the reason why our business has become one of the largest Toro dealers in the region. Whether you need power equipment, an easier way to remove snow from your driveway, or a professional-grade lawn mower for your business venture, we are here for you!

Manke Service was started in 1946 by Fred Manke Sr. (1st Generation) and Ervin Manke (2nd Generation) as a Shell filling station delivering gas with a bulk truck to farmers and a trucking business. In 1947, we took on Toro, and we still have the invoice from Toro for the first mowers we ever got! In 1949, we started selling Packard cars and Willy's Jeeps. In 1950, we started selling home appliances, plus televisions in 1951, and in 1970, expanded with utility trailers. We were the first company to haul cement culverts with a semi-trailer in the state of Minnesota. We had a big forklift with a 12,000-pound lifting capacity that we took on the road and did moving and lifting for people and businesses. We used to install television antennas and run coaxial cables in homes. 1960 was the year we took on Wheel Horse which was the bread and butter of the business and that transferred to Toro when Wheel Horse was bought out in 1986. In 2002, we moved across the street into our new location, the former Farm & Home building and warehouse, which is right across the street from our old location. We dropped the gasoline and television lines and managed to triple our floor space by moving to this new location. Currently the 4th generation of Manke's work here. We pride ourselves in having one of the largest Toro showrooms in the Midwest with knowledgeable and experienced staff. 

Manke's Outdoor Equipment was acquired by Tri-State Bobcat in 2021. 

Contact Us

Call us at (507) 451-2327 or come by today and experience our superior service and selection! We look forward to serving you!