Thank you for the Welcome CJ and MF. I'm not at home as i write this but I will post some pics.

Yes, it is a weird looking thing. As it was being loaded into my ute people were asking what the hell it was...
And yes CJ, I see that Ryan still make the sod cutter and I believe todays model is priced around $9600 !!!

Here is a Youtube clip showing pretty much the same machine but with a different motor.
[url=https://youtu.be/3KLg3ZmQ78I]Sod cutter in action[/url]


I've been able top get the thing started and despite attempts at tuning the carb, once warmed up it sputters and dies.
Blows a bit of smoke on startup and I suspect the valves/and or rings need attention however I found a Carby from China for $17.00 which I will have a go with before i go further.

I'm reluctant to be too heroic until I can get it running well enough see if the sod cutting part of the thing works.
Any I'll have a go at starting a thread on this once I get some before pics taken.
Cheers