OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Question On Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers SB Lawn King - Rare?

Hi all
Recently got my hands on a Lawn King (in pieces) I currently have a few SB45s on the go but never paid too much interest to other variants (usually stock standard 45s) Could anyone help with history, ID and advise if there is anything special or rare about this one ?


Thanks

Hi Barry,

Basically the Lawn King was a shop branded version for chain stores of the Model 45.

It gave you a smaller engine, Pram style handle bar and a bright Pacific Blue paint job which differentiated it from the normal Scott Bonnar machine. It was cheaper than the standard Green Scotty. There was also a "Craftsman" which was much the same thing.

Mechanically it's all the same.

Cheers,
BB.

Never expected to see a machine like this "store branded".
I thought there was an exclusivity with these type of mowers.

HI MF,

Back in the 1970's these machines were still considered the norm in mowing but were slowly being eradicated by the rotary,

but for the past 20 or so years they have been considered as exclusive mowers by Lawn Geeks like myself.


Cheers,
BB.

Yes, they have become like driving a classic Rolls -as in roller mower.
This Lawn King is like the Victa Monaro in being a store brand made to appear like a dinky di SB model.
Did they go as far as labels saying Made for [insert chain store] by Scott Bonnar Ltd ?

Hi MF,

No they never identified any stores in their decals. It was just to basically say this one is "special" and you've got it to sell.

Cheers,
BB.

Understood. Over and out.