OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Collectors Corner Cylinder Scott Bonnar 20 inch v 17 inch

Hi all, Is there any benefits of one of these machines over the other? Im looking to buy a refurbished mower for my new lawn and have been told to buy an old Scott Bonnar 20 inch. The local mower shop owner says that he thinks the 17 inch would be better. Can anyone offer any suggestions for me please? Regards, evo

Hi All again,
Its too late, I just picked up the 20 inch. Here is a picture.
Would love to hear any feedback or resources anyone has about them as this is all new to me. I have always had a rotary mower up until now.
Cheers

Boy all my responses previously were a bit of a waste of time, why have you asked and then just gone and done it ???

I should've known better as your avatar was the give away.

Haha yeah you really have to wonder why you go to the effort

Hey come on guys I can understand evo he is excited to get the mower
I did the same thing once when I brought a rotary hoe and we wont go there
wife still hammers me for it lol

When using the reel mower make sure that there are
NO rocks or dog bones gravel, nails or any thing on the lawn that can damage the cylinder of the mower
Also don't let the grass get to long before cutting
and they don't like wet grass
Clean the catcher out each time you cut, if you leave any grass clippings in the catcher
it will rust out
Have fun
Cheers ken

Hi again all,
I am hoping that someone may be able to give me some advice or knowledge with the model 33 Scott Bonnar.
I have seen one at a very attractive price and I am looking for a machine to restore.
I would like a project that I can involve my young son, as he loves machines and finding out how things work.
I would also like to keep the mower for long term use.
I am trying to find out a bit about the model. I rang a local mower shop in perth, that regularly refurbishes/restores reel mowers and he said that they are a good mower, however, unless it is in very good condition, to avoid it as there are no longer parts available for this model.
I rang a 2nd mower shop in sydney that also restores mowers and he said that he has parts for this model (although he said there is 3 different series in the model 33) and that it is a good model and more or less encouraged me to get the mower.
I haven't seen the mower in person yet, but expect to meet it tomorrow possibly. All I know is that it is a model 33, 16 inch, it has a solid chassis under the motor and the motor on it looks like it could be an original. The owner says it blows a bit of smoke, but it runs and cuts the lawn as is. He suggested it will benefit greatly from a sharpen on the reel and blade.
I would greatly appreciate any information/advice or tips on where I can learn more about this model.
Also whether or not this would be a good model to invest the time and energy into restoring for personal use, or whether I should be looking at a different model.

Regards,

Evan