PART TWO – Detail
The Macalister reel mower is unique in its ‘streamlined’ styling.
Their Invercargill Foundry made the alloy chassis for weight saving.
This was a very safe lawnmower – note the fully enclosed cutting
reel, belt cover, and the rear mounted catcher.

The transmission was via V-belt to the reel, and chain drive
to the small diameter landroll. The clutch was for the landroll;
meaning that the engine would be started with reel turning.

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Advertising information is scarce, but ODK's Alan M did find
an ad from the Otago Daily Times dating to late 1949.

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I did find a later ad, also from the Otago Daily Times,
dated November, 1950. Given that this was an ‘introductory’ advertisement,
I have dated the Macalister to 1949-50. Patent information supports that date.
[see Part Three]

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TO BE CONTINUED ...

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