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Help Identify Atco - DeLuxe Maybe?

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Can anyone help me by identifying this rusty old lawnmower I found in a barn. I have done some searching on OLC website and I think it is ATCO De Luxe blade length is approx. 12" This mower weighs a ton. I can't make the engine out, believe it to be a Villiers Looks like the engine on front cover page of GRASSBOX magazine 109 Autumn 2019. one piece cast cylinder with splayed top fins. Carb looks identical. Any photo's of restored mower like this would be appreciated Where do I start?

 

 

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Clive1997 Tue, 03/03/2020

Hello

Yes indeed an Atco De-luxe, this was the first new machine after the Atco Standard.14 models (12-36in) of the de-luxe were introduced in 1931, often referred to as 'The Tank in box' using the same parts from the standard tank, but tailored to fit the tool box.

Whilst still handle start, I have one & have seen another with a side kick start mechanism that is possibly factory produced?

The first official foot starter was produced by Atco in 1935 on the 14in Lightweight, being a rather awkward foot plunger! the de-luxe range continued 14in to 36in with the handle starter. The fuel  tank was moved from the tool box & some mowers had a separate vertical side mounted tool box.

So it looks like your mower was made between 1931 & 1934.

They are certainly not the commonest of Atco's & as you say even the 12in is a considerable weight.

Hope that helps.

 

olcadmin Tue, 03/03/2020

Thanks Clive

The original poster was having problems getting online so I posted his earlier effort here. However, he has now successfully posted his own message which should ideally be the live thread.

Keith