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PART TWO - Specification & Brochures
Here, I would like to explore the specification of the Mowmobile, which clearly
developed over the years - in terms of engine HP and accessories offered. The
Mowmobile's most unique feature - the Live Drive - will be covered in the next
part.

The Mowmobile design was rugged and explains the success of this early ride-on.
It had direct drive to the cutter head as an important feature. Offered originally
as a 26" machine, it would be developed to 28", and decreased to 25" for the
smaller 5hp (4hp?) machine. All had Briggs and Stratton power units.

A low centre of gravity was clearly an advantage over other ride-ons.
The engine was placed almost central and very low in the tubular chassis, and it
had a simple, clever side shield for windrowing. I'm not so sure about the 'Smooth,
comfortable ride' though. Note some of the accessories offered. I now know what
'mobile' I should use for my next caravan holiday!



BROCHURES
This is a part-colour brochure from my collection that appears to date from the mid-1960S.
It depicts the 26" and 28" machines. Power seems to have been increased from 6hp to 7hp.



In the late 1960s a smaller 25" machine seems to have been added.
Note the accessories, now included is a grass catcher. In this second brochure
(from my collection) there was included a rare Price List for the 1967-68 season.
Amazing!