Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club

Unfortunately the club no longer has anyone listed as the BMB helpline.
One possible way to date them would be from the engine number, this will depend on what engine is fitted as some makes are easier to date than others and if it is the original.

October issue now uploaded to website.

I second what Andy said.

Joe Paget is a club member, I will forward your request to him.

Andy, I would say it is a Miller as it looks nothing like a Villiers. The points are mounted on a brass plate and operated by a cut out in the crankshaft.

Alan, thanks for looking. I had wondered if it was a Countryman but decided no. Cutting width is 18″ wheels are 13″. No sign of any vacant fixing holes or brackets suggesting there aren’t any missing guards. The stainless steel guard at base of drive to cutting head could well be home made. Under the cutting disc is a thin brass cover, looks a bit…[Read more]

I will see if I can get it in the car and bring it to Weeley

Thanks Andy, that is what I was thinking.

Have you tried Briggsbits

It could be a Wrigley, or based on one.

My copy arrived yesterday and I have now uploaded a copy to the website.

Yes they can be registered for road use, have a look at the DVLA website.

Thank you for your suggestions, these will be discussed and considered at a future committee meeting.

Ruben, please start a new topic for your enquiry rather than add a comment to this topic.

Ruben, could you please start a new topic for your enquiry.