History

In 1952 Raymond Sosler and his Brother William Sosler
Purchased "Petak's Garage" on Route 17M in New Hampton, New York

The Family Business Started as "SOSLER BROTHERS GARAGE"

The business purchase included a four-bay garage with an upstairs apartment and three highway plow trucks (with local snow plowing contracts),
and two new tractors for sale: Massey-Harris 22 and Massey-Harris 30

The Sosler Brothers became a Massey-Harris-Ferguson Dealership offering sales, service and parts to local farmers.

In 1953, the purchase of Ferguson by Massey-Harris brought the two brands together, and opened the doors for the Sosler Brothers to handle one of the world's best farm equipment brands!

In 1952, Raymond married Josephine "Josie" Durante, and they resided in the apartment above the garage in order to stay close to their business.

Raymond and William worked side-by-side together, and expanded the family business by signing up with Texaco to become a licensed motor vehicle repair shop and gas station.

The Sosler Brothers employed several local area farmers during the off season to drive their radio-dispatched highway plow trucks in the Denton Area. These relationships expanded the sales of farm tractors and implements to the local farming community. The largest agricultural area in Orange County was along the Wallkill River in the nearby communities of New Hampton, Pine Island and Florida, commonly referred to as "The Black Dirt Region." The Sosler Brothers went on to do business with dairy farmers and orchard growers in Orange, Ulster, Sullivan and Sussex Counties.

In 1958, Sosler Brother William left the family business to pursue automotive repair and service.
Raymond's passion was in farm equipment, so he purchased his brother's share of the business and became sole proprietor.

In 1960, the family business became known as "SOSLER'S GARAGE" and Raymond's Wife Josephine began working with him full-time and served as office manager as well as a friendly face behind the parts counter.

In 1965, Massey Ferguson Lawn and Garden Equipment was Added, Along with Massey Ferguson Snowmobiles.

In 1974 the family business was incorporated as "Sosler's Garden & Farm Equipment, Inc."

In 1974 Raymond Sr.'s son, Ray Jr. attended SUNY Cobleskill and joined the family business.

1978 saw the addition of the complete line of Snapper Lawn and Garden Equipment.
(Snapper had purchased this division from Massey Ferguson)

In 1989, Ray Jr. purchased the family business from Raymond Sr. and continued to expand the operation.

Several Quality Brands were Added Including:

in 1997, Raymond Sr. and Josie Officially Retired to their Homestead in State of Florida.

In 2001, Ray Jr.'s son, Raymond III Graduated from Binghamton University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics and Joined the Family Business.

In 2002, the Sosler Family Celebrated 50 Years in Business with a Customer Appreciation Open House Tent Event!

In 2008, Raymond III Welcomed a Son, Raymond Sosler IV "RJ"

In 2022, the Sosler Family Proudly Celebrated 70 Years in Business!

The Sosler Family is Proud to be a Third-Generation Family Owned and Operated Small Business,
with One "Ray" After Another Becoming Part of the Winning Tradition and Commitment to Excellence!