No real need to replace the whole machine, just get a new engine fitted.
The blade assembly mounts directly to the engine PTO, so it's just a matter of getting a new engine with the same PTO shaft size to make it easy.
If you really want a new machine, the Greenfield Piecemaker and Deutscher 650 models are still Oz-made, and decent quality and design.
Cheers,
Gadge
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