clive1997 - Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club

clive1997 replied to the topic Atco standard identification plate in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 10 months, 1 week ago

Not aware of an ID plate on an Atco Standard? What information are you looking for? If you are still a member of The Old lawn Mower Club take a look at the Atco Timeline which gives excellent information & can help with approximate date of your mower, if that is what you are after.
clive1997 replied to the topic Simar Rototiller in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year, 5 months ago

Thanks, much appreciated.
clive1997 started the topic Simar Rototiller in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 1 year, 5 months ago

Hello

Can anyone help with dating etc on a Simar Rototiller The ID plate is a bit damaged but looks to be Type – 5D No. 6Z 5-5

Thank you
clive1997 started the topic The Cultivator Oct 2023 ? in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 2 years, 1 month ago

On flicking through the latest magazine I was surprised to see on page 13 an image that purported to be a 1951 Lawnmower made by Indian Motorcycles.
It is actually a scratch-built mower made from scrap in around 2016 by a guy in the USA.
Has absolutely nothing to do with Indian Motorcycles, he called it “Lil Scalper” & attached an Indian toy to…[Read more]
clive1997 replied to the topic Rare Ransomes in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 4 years, 2 months ago

Yes always liked that design with great colours, although those we have are more hand bill size, a colleague does have one 12in x 9in approx., interested to know the size of yours?
As to the date, there is a clue as it states 10,000 sold, so that puts it at 1875 rather than 1869.
On the subject of Ransomes posters we have an original 1868 Ransomes…[Read more]
clive1997 started the topic Whitman & Barnes 'Diamond' Double Wheel Cultivator in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 4 months ago

We have just finished a full strip down & rebuild to preserve this interesting cultivator. Manufactured by Whitman Barnes, patented in 1898, featuring the adjuster to enable the width of operation to be easily changed. Seen here witted with Weed Cutters, other attachments included, ploughs, rakes & leaf guards.
clive1997 replied to the topic Gardeners World Vintage Lawnmowers in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 4 months ago

Hello, glad you enjoyed it, it was a VHGMC member, me! with some of the exhibits from our museum collection, it was a two part piece, both available on iPlayer BBC 2 Gardeners World Episode 4 18th April & Episode 8 18th May. http://www.museumofgardening.co.uk
clive1997 started the topic Stuart Turner Qualcast Panther Conversion in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 4 years, 4 months ago

We are presently working on this recently acquired rather unusual mower conversion . Its a 1930’s 12in Qualcast Panther push mower fitted with a 1933 Stuart Turner water-cooled engine. Stuart Turner started making engines in 1906 for a whole array of applications, motorcycles, pumps, generators etc, many being used in marine applications. Whilst…[Read more]
clive1997 started the topic Stuart Turner Qualcast Panther Conversion in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 4 years, 4 months ago

We are presently working on this recently acquired rather unusual mower conversion . Its a 1930’s 12in Qualcast Panther push mower fitted with a 1933 Stuart Turner water-cooled engine. Stuart Turner started making engines in 1906 for a whole array of applications, motorcycles, pumps, generators etc, many being used in marine applications. Whilst…[Read more]
clive1997 started the topic Hol-Mar Hedge Trimmer in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 4 months ago

Recently uncovered some information on this hedge trimmer, patented in 1932 by E Hole & Co, Millwrights of Sussex.Powered by a Villiers air cooled engine, weighing 1.5cwt & priced at £33 10s. I would be interested to know if anyone has ever come across this machine, or has any further information.
clive1997 replied to the topic Anzani rescue, belt guard information needed. in the forum Grass Cutting Machinery 4 years, 4 months ago

Looking good, much improved from when I first got an image of it!!
Will email you direct, may be able to help
clive1997 replied to the topic Hayter 26 inch in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 10 months ago

Hello
Image from the, I think 1966 catalogue,

Hope that helps
clive1997 started the topic Baker & Hunt Hedge Trimmer Petter Engine in the forum Help and information 8 years, 2 months ago

Hello

Can anyone help me make contact with the club member who owns the Hedge Trimmer displayed at Tractorfest 2016 images on this link Images 9 & 10 Thanks
http://staging.vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/tractor-world-spring-2016/
clive1997 replied to the topic Perfection roller mower in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 8 years, 7 months ago

Hello Charlie

Its made by Suffolk Iron Foundries whilst hard to see in your image look above the ‘I’ in PERFECTION & I you will see the SIF logo. Not seen one of these but its virtually the same as the Suffolk ‘Eden’ first produced late 1930’s, I have seen parts list for the Eden 1947 which has exactly the same distinctive handles as yours.The…[Read more]
clive1997 replied to the topic some identification help please, barrel mower in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 years, 10 months ago

Photo’s??
clive1997 started the topic Agria Agriette in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 9 years, 11 months ago

Hello All

Recently come across this Rotavator an Agria Agriette, looks to have similar tank to the old NSU mopeds? Assume German. A mate has it, any interest to any of you.

Cheers
clive1997 started the topic Weeks Sprayer in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 10 years, 2 months ago

Hello
Can anyone give any more information on this sprayer W.Weeks & Son Maidstone, almost complete apart from the lead having been stripped out & hose etc missing.
Whilst I know a bit about mowers, sprayers are not my thing & hoping you guys can help out.

Thanks

@clive1997