Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | tommydog | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/tommydog/activity/ Activity feed for tommydog. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:20:18 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 cbe06e646f7c1b7ffb260743af9fb102 tommydog replied to the topic Looking for information on this old mower for parts in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/looking-for-information-on-this-old-mower-for-parts/#post-39416 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:31:15 +0100 Does anyone what any idea what spark plug to buy for the machine? I have lost the original, so don’t have any numbers etc for reference. Were all the Hayter Hayterette plugs the same? Assuming it is 1965, does anyone have a link to a suitable plug?

Secondly – AndyFrost. Do you have a link for the Magnetron that you purchased?

]]> c92db2b2e08abb416ee2c614d215fed2 tommydog replied to the topic Looking for information on this old mower for parts in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/looking-for-information-on-this-old-mower-for-parts/#post-39226 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:52:34 +0100 Do you have a link for one online (ebay etc)? I have looked, but not sure what is 100% working with this machine.

]]> 9ca91a3f001691ddcd5f7709703e01ef tommydog replied to the topic Looking for information on this old mower for parts in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/looking-for-information-on-this-old-mower-for-parts/#post-39222 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:11:10 +0100 Thanks for your reply, but the website does not seem much help with dating the engine. As far as I can make it out (its very difficult to read), the stamped number under the sticker reads:
829020159016505254

This does not seem to follow the format shown on the website.

Secondly, any idea where I would get a new coil from?

]]> de6daa75d020fd84e5f930c5b76390d5 tommydog started the topic Looking for information on this old mower for parts in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/looking-for-information-on-this-old-mower-for-parts/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:28:07 +0100 I am looking for information on this old mower. Anyone know what date it is?

I am looking for a coil, any idea where I can find one?

]]> 39c7b017cbf8ce67569e1385d4e9156b tommydog started the topic Is the Barford Atom the same as Allen scythe? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/is-the-barford-atom-the-same-as-allen-scythe/ Tue, 17 May 2022 18:00:51 +0100 Is the Barford Atom the same as Allen scythe? The two look very similar. Were the Barfords any good? There is a Barford on Ebay at the moment, but I know nothing about them. If you had to choose between the Barford and the Allen Scythe which was the better machine?

]]> 7419a5cf96e68fab87f932c04aa697d9 tommydog replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/page/2/#post-38820 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:35:23 +0100 Thats not really an option. I am not on good terms with a few of the people in that club. I currently have a court case against one of the guys as he owes me a lot of money for something.

]]> 88b522c2c6075835467309a4148282b6 tommydog replied to the topic Howard 350 - can you get a scythe attachment? in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-can-you-get-a-scythe-attachment/#post-38810 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:06:11 +0100 I have not been able to find much about the Howard Dragon. From what I can tell, Dragons (not sure if they ever had a number?) don’t seem to come up for sale very often and I wonder about spare parts for them compared to something like the 350? Not sure if there are any replacement engine options for them either? I need something that I can…[Read more]

]]> 67011ef7cd5d88159ac0418f85798ca4 tommydog replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/#post-38807 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:35:35 +0100 After a lot of research I have decided to go with a Merry Tiller Titan. The parts are easily available and even the engines can be swapped out easily for newer engines. I know it’s a small machine and its probably not ideal, but at the moment I use a manual scythe. It takes me forever to do even 1 acre. So I feel any powered machine will be a…[Read more]

]]> b0eb682bac9c9d439c0169386bfbdbca tommydog replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/#post-38806 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:29:19 +0100 Yes I am looking purely for budget reasons. A full size tractor would be perfect but out of my budget. Its not possible to ask anyone to help around here. I have fallen out with most of the neighbours over a planning application, but thats another story.

At the moment I used a manual Scythe, so anything powered would be a huge step up.

]]> f7fb8a2bddbf54afe7716d2af986baa3 tommydog replied to the topic Howard 350 - can you get a scythe attachment? in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-can-you-get-a-scythe-attachment/#post-38801 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:05:18 +0100 Thanks for that. Are you sure they all had Briggs engines. This one here has a GX200 engine:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304399184448

It looks in nice condition, so tempted to make an offer. What do you think? Trouble is I don’t see any Scythe attachments for sale at the moment.

]]> 2ed449585c5249a5d03c696b82d0430c tommydog replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/#post-38797 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:37:45 +0100 I understand what you say, but am very reluctant to sell any land. At my previous place, I used a manual scythe to cut a field which took forever. So a powered machine would be a huge step forward. What about something more modern like a Wolseley merry tiller titan?

There is no way I could ever stretch to something like a BCS 740. At that sort…[Read more]

]]> f0c3720469db9f0f6c619896037374f9 tommydog replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/#post-38797 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:37:45 +0100 I understand what you say, but am very reluctant to sell any land. At my previous place, I used a manual scythe to cut a field which took forever. So a powered machine would be a huge step forward. What about something more modern like a Wolseley merry tiller titan?

There is no way I could ever stretch to something like a BCS 740. At that sort…[Read more]

]]> b204f965020f79f4b47219e9269232f7 tommydog replied to the topic Howard 350 - can you get a scythe attachment? in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-can-you-get-a-scythe-attachment/#post-38796 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:24:22 +0100 I just discovered the Merry Tiller Titan and it looks like a good option for me. It seems that all models after 1978 had reverse. Which engine do you recommend with these?

I have also been looking at the GT and Professional, but they seem very rare used and not sure if you can get a scythe attachment for them?

Its good that you say spare…[Read more]

]]> 1016d2ab808ec0ac54910a7a4aea2773 tommydog replied to the topic Howard 350 - can you get a scythe attachment? in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-can-you-get-a-scythe-attachment/#post-38792 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:20:42 +0100 From my research, the Oxford Allen had the option of a plough attachment which would meet my needs. Problem is I have never seen one for sale, they seem to be pretty rare.

I have not been able to find out much on the Howards, other than what you say that the Bantam had a Scythe attachment. So it looks like the 350 or any of the bigger models…[Read more]

]]> 4f9efb5fe2ca868d28b7a9c2b60aca39 tommydog started the topic Howard 350 - can you get a scythe attachment? in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/howard-350-can-you-get-a-scythe-attachment/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:39:32 +0100 I am trying to decide between getting a Howard 350 or an Oxford Allen scythe, but can you get a scythe attachment for the Howard 350? I know the Oxford Allen scythe had various attachments such as a rotavator, plough etc, but I don’t see any for sale. Whereas it seems a bit easier to get attachments for the Howard 350 on ebay etc. So my…[Read more]

]]> dc5ba90c7a0181cdbd70abdbf7c5a9e2 tommydog replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/#post-38789 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:57:45 +0100 What about the Howard 350? Can you get a scythe attachment for them? I have read good reviews on the Howard 350

]]> 3a9a4aead2cf3e30f20c7a305199531e tommydog replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/#post-38782 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:03:46 +0100 Well 10 acres is not that much. According to the Oxford Allen brochure, it only takes 2 hours per acre. That is very manageable – but do they tend to over heat after a few hours?. I’m happy to put in 10 hours of work per day (have done a field with a manual Scythe before), so would have the lot done in a weekend. No way am I getting a…[Read more]

]]> ab336f2c72a9f619fe8c18feb454b2d3 tommydog replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/#post-38768 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:18:22 +0100 Thanks for your reply. Just a couple of follow on questions:
1) Would you say an Allen Scythe is my best option? Or are there better vintage machines that have parts readily available?

2) Would the Allen Scythe be up to the job of cutting 10 acres of land for making Hay? Or is it best to go for something newer?

3) If I do go for the Allen…[Read more]

]]> 1cd82a1a2735367af7926c9b25eab519 tommydog started the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/ Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:49:48 +0100 I have about 10 acres of land and have been looking at getting the Oxford Allen scythe mower. My main purpose will be making Hay for my own use. Unfortunately I am on a very tight budget, so can’t afford a tractor. The Oxford Allen appealed to me as there seems to be a lot of them about and the prices are very reasonable. But would s…[Read more]

]]> 1cd82a1a2735367af7926c9b25eab519 tommydog started the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/what-scythe-mower-hay-making/ Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:49:48 +0100 I have about 10 acres of land and have been looking at getting the Oxford Allen scythe mower. My main purpose will be making Hay for my own use. Unfortunately I am on a very tight budget, so can’t afford a tractor. The Oxford Allen appealed to me as there seems to be a lot of them about and the prices are very reasonable. But would s…[Read more]

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