Hi Moggyjim, Thank you for the compliment. I have no idea what happened to the original jockey wheel; the machine is more or less as I got it from E–y. To transport it, a previous owner has made up a little two wheeled assembly that slides over the strake at the rear; it works well but makes it very front heavy when moving it round. The metal belt guard was also on it when I got it, I repainted it and added the Wolseley transfer plus VHGMC sticker ! As a machine it goes well considering it’s only got a 3HP engine and our site is very claggy clay. Like the idea of the 4 duck feet for weeding, although I have a hoe for that.
We rotovate the site twice a year; once in late autumn and again in spring. Had a brilliant crop of runner beans this year, plus plenty of carrots, parsnips and spuds.
Future plans are for a Merry Tiller with 5HP (or bigger) engine with plough attachment, to deal with claggy conditions. No money at present so, that will have to wait !
