New additions today

[vhgmcbuddy]

Picked these up today from the top of our lane (no long trips today)

Theres an ATCO kickstart, a Qualcast with a box and knackered front rollers and a Hayterette

To be honest I only want the ATCO as I am hoping the Cooper Stewart drive will fit it so the other two will be moved on

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[vhgmcbuddy]

Looks like the Atco needs some love Paul

The hayter looks like it will clean up well

[vhgmcbuddy]

They all look a bit sad but it was chucking it down with rain when I took the photos which always makes something look worse…

At least they are in dry sheds now !!

[charlie]

If it is or can be made to run the Hayterette will be a useful machine for someone. The brass tag on the rh side of the ATCO will give cut and year eg 1458

[vhgmcbuddy]

Yes I gather the Hayterette is a useful machine Charlie, thanks for the info re the tag I will have a look…

1457/8 it says…

[vhgmcbuddy]

i would keep that engine from the hayter paul, very usefull parts for your other machines

[vhgmcbuddy]

Thats exactly what I thought Nigel, its the same unit as those in the Multigardners…

[vhgmcbuddy]

indeed it is paul

[wristpin]

Theres an ATCO kickstart, a Qualcast with a box and knackered front rollers and a Hayterette.

That Qualcast Commodore was, in my opinion, a much underrated machine. With its “proper” clutch was so much easier to use than the equivalent Suffolks with centrifugal clutches. Probably why the grassbox has survived in apparent good order! Hope that it goes to a good home.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Thanks for the information Angus now I know what model it is

Must try and source some new front rollers for it…

[vhgmcbuddy]

wow paul that atco looks as if its cut seaweed down on the beach !!! as rollers go gareth was saying most homes have them in a longer form. try looking in wendys baking equipment. you did not here this from me.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Grand idea Mr Webster…

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[wristpin]

As has already been suggested, rolling pins from fleabay can be a good source for front rollers. Got some nice beech ones that matched Ransomes Marquis to within a mm or two but couldn’t get a good match when a needed some for an Atco. However then discovered Bob only 6 miles away who made a set of 4 rollers, 2 handle bar grips and crank handle grip for £40 all in which I thought pretty reasonable.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Rolling pin idea looks good, and I know someone who has a wood turning lathe…

[vhgmcbuddy]

Dont cut that rollin pin up. Wendy wont have anything to wack you with if you keep buying old lawnmowers!

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