I've always been fascinated by cylinder mowers, but have only ever used rotaries.
While I was laid up with a broken leg a few months ago, my neighbour kindly offered to mow my lawn for me. He is a bit of a lawn fanatic too, and used a cylinder mower. The result was pretty darn cool.
So, now I'm looking at the classifieds for one. Some SB45s seem to want insane money. Others are cheap as chips. But I'm no expert AT ALL on the things so I was seeking help with a few and figuring out what would be a good, solid buy to work on and use as a daily.
Here are some that have caught my eye:
SB45 14" (3x pics) "$275 Scott Bonnar 45 series cylinder mower (14”) (3hp Briggs and Stratton 1971) just been serviced, even has original Scott Bonnar hands grips, starts first kick, VGC."
SB45 17" (5x pics) "$400 Neg. Scott Bonnar 17” Reel Mower with pram handles. Starts well and cuts well. Briggs and Stratton 3HP motor. Reluctant sale as we have moved to a house with no lawn!"
The cheaper the better, but I don't want to inherit a total problem. I'm still learning with repairing small motors and I don't have a huge area to work on them or store them. I think a 14" would be better when it comes to space available to keep it out of the elements. The more original the better too.
I also want some $$ left in the bank for fitting higher lift rollers and brackets for mowing buffalo.
Your thoughts are appreciated.
I don't collect mowers. I just require Multiple Mowing Solutions™.
