Hi Kye

I forgot to answer one question you had.
I believe the Clyde would have had a metal flap at the rear.
That is speculation based on other designs.

I guess Clyde saw market differentiation.
But, remember, their approach was not remotely like the Victa
toe-cutter and its copies.

In many ways, Clyde 'jumped the gun'.
You had to cut the AUS wilderness before you could turn grass into lawn.

Australia was ready for Victa; not ready for the Clyde.
Clydes are rare; Victas much less so ... smile

Market acceptability only came in 1960, when catchers would be finally
accepted by the public. The rotary finally had street creds to overthrow
its nemesis - the reel mower. It won!

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Jack