PART FIVE � Patent 58122 � Gang Frame Simplification
This 1973 patent demonstrates Roy Knight�s continuing contribution to
gang mower design. In particular, this patent relates to the simplification
of the frames that link gang mowers to each other.

Roy gave us a simple and more cost-effective (modular) way to fully articulate
and float traditional friction drive gang mowers. It was a great improvement on
the previous Scott Bonnar gang framing system.

This patent most certainly went into production and featured on Scott Bonnar
gangs until the end of production in the 1980s.

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