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would like any info on an oxford allen scythe mower. is 50 too much. apparently it runs
Sean

I've never seen one that cheap. I'd have to take it home for that! They came out in two scythe widths and they had an amazing amount of tools that could run off their PTO like drills etc. There was also an Allen Oxford two wheeled garden tractor that could have the head changed to be a scythe or pump or whatever else.
Bottom line - I'd find room at home.

i'll give you $20 for it IF you drop it off here

mate your dreamin i want it in my pool room. the grass you said would be better than felt grew mate! the balls go nowhere.
no honestly fella you can have it for 20 after i have aplay with it. hoping not to break anything else

G'day Sean, Slash and Vccomm

There is no shortage of information on the Allen scythe on the net.
However, a quick comment here:-

Post WWII these scythes were extremely popular with hobby farmers
and municipal bodies. Prior to the rotary, these were considered
the slashers of their day.

About half a dozen brands competed in the market, the most successful
was the Allen - because it was imported and sold through an extensive
network. That network was ...


Image: courtesy Geoff Nowak

More catalogue information here:-
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=71423

Hope this helps.
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Jack