Rotary mower. Unknown.

[drainman]

Hi new to forum.
Just aquired this mower(hopefully pictured) 18″ side discharge alloy khaki greenish deck,originally white wheels offset at front. Briggs 3.5 hp dated October 1970. Vertical pull starter. Had it running feels capable of some mowing, deck has old repair to some cracking, has unusual sight glass oil filler cap. Bought for a donor engine for a Hayterette but now quite like it, no idea what make,not Hayter nor do I think Norlett or Landmaster, anyone any ideas ? Cheers Andy.

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[alan]

I’ve looked through my photos and cannot see anything similar from the big manufacturers (but might be wrong) such as Ransomes, Mountfield, Victa etc and the ones you have also mentioned.

I can see why you thought of and dismissed Norlett as some models had the sticking-out wheel supports at the front as shown on the attached 1976 image.

Do the handlebars have any distinguishing features? Are they one or two-piece or foldup?

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[drainman]

Hi Alan,
Thanks for the reply, handle bars are two piece folding with white plastic around top with a typical throttle lever of the time ( no cable at present). Was thinking smaller manufacturers, a farm building maker nr me made a few Briggs engined mowers mid 1970s steel decks though. Cheers Andy

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