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Hello ODK members,

The Ransomes Conquest was years' ahead of its time.
When it was introduced, in the 1950s, it was space-aged - a real 'streamliner'
of the future. However, it didn't really go anywhere and it is now super-rare.

This was a 12" side-wheel hand-mower with a difference.
It was streamlined by a metal cover, hiding its humble origins.

It had some not-common features as well.

[1] It was chain drive, most uncommon for a side-wheel.

[2] Its greatest feature was that the reel extended beyond the drive wheels.
[This permitted the cutting of sunken garden borders.]

[3] Its total enclosure of the reel was a key safety feature.




BROCHURE
I have an original brochure for this machine.

Here is a short YouTube video of the Ransomes Conquest in action.

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OPERATOR MANUAL

I guess it must be rare to find these small manuals.
They were probably attached to the handlebars from new.

A good photo may be found at the UK's OLC HERE.

Compare to Vantage Pushmower:-
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=74917


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