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hortiman

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    hortiman replied to the topic VHGMC Facebook Group in the forum General talk and discussion 10 months, 3 weeks ago

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Ray Smith from Cheddar, I was told today that he had passed away.

    Ray was the top man when it came to Mayfield products, if fact he owned and restored several rare models over the years, an displayed them at many shows. Ray was also involved in putting on the club display at RHS Wisley back in the 90s, this was…[Read more]

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    hortiman replied to the topic Hayter -JLO in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 year, 1 month ago

    We had both 2 stroke and 4 stroke Ospreys back in the day. 2 stroke very powerful but also very thirsty, I guess you have to pay for power in one way or another. Flymo also had a good little JLO which proved to be a good machine.

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    hortiman replied to the topic push hoe in the forum Help and information 1 year, 2 months ago

    I agree with Alan it is an M&G Hoe.

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    hortiman replied to the topic The Cultivator. February 2024 in the forum General talk and discussion 1 year, 2 months ago

    Mine arrived safely this morning, thank you Alan, another good issue.

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    hortiman replied to the topic VICTA Self propelled 2 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 year, 9 months ago

    Alan thank you for the info, I had not heard of a ‘Commander’ before but it looks to be same beast. The 4 stroke ones we used to use were ‘Corvette 4’, That is definitely the twin cylinder 500, it would be good to come across one of those, I imagine they were all thrown away in disgust ! My 2 stroke was new in 1963 according to supplied…[Read more]

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    hortiman replied to the topic VICTA Self propelled 2 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 year, 9 months ago

    Hwllo Alan. We used to use a lot of Victa machines back in the 60s 70s, the twin cylinder 500 was brilliant when running well, but used to go ‘off song’ frequently, usually a whisker on one of the spark plugs, and they were very thirsty. The big 600 was a bit of a beast to push in long grass if ground was uneven, what a shame they did not…[Read more]

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    hortiman started the topic VICTA Self propelled 2 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 1 year, 9 months ago

    Just wondering if anyone is still using one of these Victa machines, as I have just aquired this excellent example. Ear defenders most necessary !

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    hortiman replied to the topic Vista 550 air filter cover in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year, 9 months ago

    I think there is one on Ebay at the moment for a 550.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Honda F600 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 1 month ago

    Hello there
    Ihave a pair of drum rotors wide and a pair of narrow ones if you are interested.

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    hortiman started the topic Cothi Bridge show 2022 in the forum Garden implements 2 years, 10 months ago

    A few photos from the Cothi Bridge Vintage Show recently, Philip Swain and myself put together a small display at short notice, and Philip added the Scythe peening anvil and stool from one of the junk stalls, a rare find, a lucky day !

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    hortiman replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion 3 years ago

    As joegraham suggests why not contact your local vintage agricultural machinery club and organise with them a ‘play day’ you could if you are lucky get it cut, turned, baled and carted over a period of a few days , if you hit the weather right.

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    hortiman replied to the topic And Now For Something Completely Different in the forum General talk and discussion 3 years, 2 months ago

    It is probably all under concrete and legoland houses now Charlie, even if the land had been surveyed I don’t imagine old Horticultural items would be classified as treasure.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 years, 2 months ago

    Bantam 38300 appears to be a 1956 made machine.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 3 years, 2 months ago

    If you post the serial No on here I may be able to date the machine.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Mayfield Finger Mower. in the forum Help and information 3 years, 10 months ago

    I was thinking of just the mower attachment. but the whole machine would be about 200 kg I would think.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Mayfield Finger Mower. in the forum Help and information 3 years, 10 months ago

    Hello there tonyb, I would think about 40kg.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Howard 700 parts plans…… in the forum General talk and discussion 3 years, 11 months ago

    I would try Ricky Mapes, he is a member of this forum, I know he has 700 items some probably for sale too.

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    hortiman replied to the topic in the forum Members 3 years, 11 months ago

    IS Your Trojan an early model ? is it Red or blue? I have an early/ red one with 3hp Clinton and new rear tyres, owned it for 25+ years but not used it lately.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Weeley 2021 in the forum General talk and discussion 4 years, 1 month ago

    A wise move, sadly along with many more of our favourite shows and rallies.

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    hortiman replied to the topic Honda Rotavator Transport Wheels & Attachments? in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 2 months ago

    If you can’t find genuine Honda wheels, maybe Merrytiller ones could be modified to fit, they could be more plentiful.

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