OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Question On Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers Scott Bonnar model 33 with BSA engine

Hi,

I'm new to the forums.

I have just recently restored a model 33 scott bonnar with a 78cc BSA engine. Does anybody have any way of dating the mower? On the brass tag, it states:

mower no. 33 00989


jamie

RS&J,

If you have a look at the post that Deejay has made you will find what the numbers mean like the 33 stands for the model and the others represent the date. When he returns from his break I am sure that he will let you know.

Thankyou Bruce, i will be looking forward to hear from him.

Hi Jamie, Sorry it has taken so long to reply, but I'm just getting back into the swing of things after my hols in Brisvegas.
To your question, Your machine should be a 16" Model 33 manufactured at the earliest in 1960. The numbers on the brass data plate after the model number:(33) are the mower number which do not run necessarily sequencially, but could mean that your machine is Number 989 in the production run. You cannot, unfortunately, date any Scott Bonnar exactly by the data plate information.

Hoping this helps,

Hi Jamie, as an aside, could you please post some pics of you restored Model 33, as I'm sure all the members would enjoy them
Thanks, mate.

Hello Deejay, yes i will try and upload some photos of my mower to the forum very soon.

Here are the photos of my model 33 finally. Next to my model 33 is my other restoration of a 50's greens mower. Hope you enjoy them!

Hi Jamie, on two fabulous restorations. You can sure see where the Model 45 came from, after looking at the pic of your Model 33. Very similiar in many respects.
Thanks for uploading them.

i also have another model 33 in resotration at the moment with a kirby engine. The catchers for the greens and the model 33 with the bsa are finished and both have their origianl decals.

RS&J,

That is some great looking machines you have restored

Hi Jamie, I'm sure that all members would love to see some pics before it has been completed.....could you please post some...Thanks mate,

As this post is over 2 years old, I will now close it.