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hortiman replied to the topic Hayter -JLO in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 2 days, 9 hours ago
We had both 2 stroke and 4 stroke Ospreys back in the day. 2 stroke very powerful but also very thirsty, I guess you have to pay for power in one way or another. Flymo also had a good little JLO which proved to be a good machine.
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hortiman replied to the topic push hoe in the forum Help and information 1 month ago
I agree with Alan it is an M&G Hoe.
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hortiman replied to the topic The Cultivator. February 2024 in the forum General talk and discussion 1 month ago
Mine arrived safely this morning, thank you Alan, another good issue.
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hortiman replied to the topic VICTA Self propelled 2 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Alan thank you for the info, I had not heard of a ‘Commander’ before but it looks to be same beast. The 4 stroke ones we used to use were ‘Corvette 4’, That is definitely the twin cylinder 500, it would be good to come across one of those, I imagine they were all thrown away in disgust ! My 2 stroke was new in 1963 according to supplied…[Read more]
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hortiman replied to the topic VICTA Self propelled 2 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Hwllo Alan. We used to use a lot of Victa machines back in the 60s 70s, the twin cylinder 500 was brilliant when running well, but used to go ‘off song’ frequently, usually a whisker on one of the spark plugs, and they were very thirsty. The big 600 was a bit of a beast to push in long grass if ground was uneven, what a shame they did not…[Read more]
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hortiman started the topic VICTA Self propelled 2 in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Just wondering if anyone is still using one of these Victa machines, as I have just aquired this excellent example. Ear defenders most necessary !
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hortiman replied to the topic Vista 550 air filter cover in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 8 months, 1 week ago
I think there is one on Ebay at the moment for a 550.
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hortiman replied to the topic Honda F600 in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year ago
Hello there
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hortiman started the topic Cothi Bridge show 2022 in the forum Garden implements 1 year, 9 months ago
A few photos from the Cothi Bridge Vintage Show recently, Philip Swain and myself put together a small display at short notice, and Philip added the Scythe peening anvil and stool from one of the junk stalls, a rare find, a lucky day !
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hortiman replied to the topic What Scythe mower for Hay making? in the forum General talk and discussion 1 year, 11 months ago
As joegraham suggests why not contact your local vintage agricultural machinery club and organise with them a ‘play day’ you could if you are lucky get it cut, turned, baled and carted over a period of a few days , if you hit the weather right.
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hortiman replied to the topic And Now For Something Completely Different in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years, 1 month ago
It is probably all under concrete and legoland houses now Charlie, even if the land had been surveyed I don’t imagine old Horticultural items would be classified as treasure.
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hortiman replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 1 month ago
Bantam 38300 appears to be a 1956 made machine.
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hortiman replied to the topic Howard Bantam in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 2 years, 1 month ago
If you post the serial No on here I may be able to date the machine.
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hortiman replied to the topic Mayfield Finger Mower. in the forum Help and information 2 years, 9 months ago
I was thinking of just the mower attachment. but the whole machine would be about 200 kg I would think.
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hortiman replied to the topic Mayfield Finger Mower. in the forum Help and information 2 years, 9 months ago
Hello there tonyb, I would think about 40kg.
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hortiman replied to the topic Howard 700 parts plans…… in the forum General talk and discussion 2 years, 9 months ago
I would try Ricky Mapes, he is a member of this forum, I know he has 700 items some probably for sale too.
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hortiman replied to the topic in the forum Members 2 years, 10 months ago
IS Your Trojan an early model ? is it Red or blue? I have an early/ red one with 3hp Clinton and new rear tyres, owned it for 25+ years but not used it lately.
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hortiman replied to the topic Weeley 2021 in the forum General talk and discussion 3 years ago
A wise move, sadly along with many more of our favourite shows and rallies.
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hortiman replied to the topic Honda Rotavator Transport Wheels & Attachments? in the forum Garden implements 3 years ago
If you can’t find genuine Honda wheels, maybe Merrytiller ones could be modified to fit, they could be more plentiful.
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hortiman replied to the topic Honda Rotavator Transport Wheels & Attachments? in the forum Garden implements 3 years ago
Hello there.
I have a set of wide drum rotors, a set of narrow drum rotors for a Honda 610, I think they would fit on your hex bar. - Load More