Even though they are plainly a fantastic machine, I can't drop the best part of a grand on one when I have 16 mowers that work, many of which I found for nothing in working order and one I bought for $5.00 for parts on eBay only for another needle being enough to get it going (125cc Victa Mayfair). But what would you pay for a never used red Vortex with it's CSIRO disc??
Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
Not for one moment am I suggesting that you personally buy one, it's more about the person that only wants one mower and a good one at that, just like Jack and David did.
As far as a Vortex is concerned I don't need one so my price point would be low, but to a collector it'll be worth about $250 I'd say, but just remember I'm no Victa expert.
Cheers, BB.
I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
They say what a valuer says and what people will actually pay are two different things. In the case of a nos red Vortex, I'm confident it would actually exceed what any "valuer" says. Personally, I would be happy to spend a three figure amount on the modest end of the scale for one in good sound used condition.
Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
Sadly as Greenfield has gone under so to speak, spare parts are going to get thin on the ground really soon. At this stage we are not sure if "Cox" who now own Greenfield, will service the "Enduro" line of machines as they are push mowers and not Ride Ons as Cox are basically known best for.
In the photos below are the Genuine blades for the last "Enduro" models as pictured in many of the above posts in this thread.
I would strongly suggest to any one that has this style of Greenfield to remove the blade holder disc off the crankshaft and place plenty of "Anti-Sieze" on to the Boss and crank end and also do this annually so as to avoid corrosion setting in and locking the boss firmly onto the crank thus not being able to remove it for easy blade removal and replacement .
Cheers, BB.
I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
Below is an image of the Blade Disc Boss and the affected area that should be liberally coated with Anti-Sieze regularly to keep the joint in good serviceable condition.
I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
The above photo shows the Boss which is in most cases normally solidly fitted to the lower end of the crank, and then has the blade Carrier just bolted up to it. In this case the Boss is welded to the carrier as shown and it has a single 14mm security bolt go through the Carrier / Boss and into the crank end that has a key way in it.
In the case of a Victa you just undo the single bolt (or in some cases 3 small bolts) and the carrier drops straight off leaving the Boss attached to the crankshaft, while with the Greenfield it's not like that.
Hope that this makes sense to you.
Cheers, BB.
I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
Thanks BB, not one of the brightest ideas I have come across, I can't believe a manufacturer would do something like that, although when a company is struggling they can do odd things.
MF if the key has sheared off it is not a design problem, it is something that just happens with the abuse a mower cops. I had a bloke here a couple of days ago who had had the bottom of the shaft break off on a Powertorque, now that is unusual
I have been reliably informed that Cox Industries, who now own the "Greenfield" name will continue manufacturing the Greenfield "Enduro" range of push mowers thus the blades will continue being made. So there's no need to panic buy and stock up massively on blades.
Cheers, BB.
I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
BB I assume it is a 7/8th shaft so any boss from a Briggs would fit and then you could fit a blade carrier to suit and blades that are readily available so it shouldn't be any problem
Hello everyone. Hoping to kick this thread off again. I recently purchased a greenfield Longreach push mower. Any info would be appreciated. Can I buy parts from somewhere? Sorry I don’t have a better photo at the moment.
