PART TWO - Specification
The Maxees stayed in production for an amazing three-plus decades.
It was made in two sizes 12" and 14" and went through three Marks of
design refinements. It had the new steel side plates; its transmission was
enclosed chain drive. With a six blade reel, differential rear roller, and
quality ball races, this was quality engineering.

The main feature, as said, was the cassette reel unit. It permitted the quick
removal of the cutting unit for servicing without having to disturb the
chassis, transmission, or anything! A brilliant idea that is still used on
many higher-end residential and professional lawnmowers.

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The cutter unit could be removed easily for servicing.
Modern takes on this cassette system permit other units to be
fitted - groomers, scarifiers, cutters.
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DATING the Maxees
Henry Ellis has given us valuable information about Maxees identification
and dating. The extracts (below) come from the OLC Grassbox magazine from
GB44 (Spring 2003) and GB50 (Autumn 2004). It is amazing that the machine
had such a long production run from 1938 to 1971. In Australia, I do not
currently believe they were sold beyond the 1950s.

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TO BE CONTINUED ...