Hi
Ian,An interesting question mate, so I have done some research.
Scott Bonnar as we now know were producing just the 17" and 20" in 1978 and continued to manufacture both models at the Thebarton factory in South Australia until 1983 when the whole operation transferred to Brisbane and was named Rover-Scott Bonnar.
Both models were manufactured there until some point in time when the Scott Bonnar name was dropped, the paint scheme changed to red, cutter clutch guards were fitted and was named the "Rover Model 45 Reel Mower".
The 17" machine (model number 45048) and the 20" machine (model number 45148) soldiered on until the closure of Rover Mowers (Australia) and the eventual take-over by MTD, some years ago, as far as I know.
Perhaps another member can throw some more light on the subject.
I can tell you that the only Scott Bonnar mower being manufactured in Australia right now is the 30" Queen electric bowling greens machine.
