OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums General Discussion Forum Off Topics SB 45 14" build

Hi guys,

First time posting here, stumbled across this site whilst researching reel mowers. What a great source of info you have here, I have found myself winding up reading threads from this site after every google search I enter. Its great, so thank you.

I am looking at purchasing a SB45 14" mower and possibly rebuilding or even just having a tinker. I love the close cut the reel mowers provide and cant wait to take tge plunge and get one myself.

I have had a look a few now and I have come across one I like buf I would love some more info and thoughts if possible.

I know its a SB 45 14" with 2Hp briggs and stratton motor and thats about it. I will post some pics asap

Thanks for a great read guys and the help!

Any info on this model would be great 🤞
cheers

Hello Gouds
Well, this is the first Model 45 14"... Model 450415
These are highly regarded, and this one looks original.
Plenty of life in that reel too!

https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=58162
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=64934

I would appreciate if we could get the engine numbers from the cowl...


They should give us a better build date [between 1968 and 1972].

Cheers
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Jack

p.s. filter is incorrectly fitted.
It should not be above the muffler.

Great, just aked for those.... thanks heaps for the info... deciding if I should pull the trigger on it. It is being sold for only $250