Ransomes 1932 - 10" Centenary

HI Rob

Pleased you have rescued some more of Dave's mowers, this looks to be a good example, not many retain the original paint on the flags, be great to retain it like this.

As the name suggest the RSJ De-Luxe De-Luxe (so good they named it twice!) was launched in 1932 to celebrate 100yrs of Ransomes mower production. They were fairly short lived not appearing in the 1936 catalogue. (Ransomes records do indicate they were last sold until 1938) came in 10,12 & 14in.

Looks like they could well be one of the earliest Ransomes with pressed steel side frames rather than cast, the only other Ransomes push mower that springs to mind is the Countess with pressed steel frame which was around at the time.

There are some RSJ's with a simpler badge, assume this may have come after the intial production years, see image below.

Thanks for the info Clive. I will be leaving the mower exactly as it is, just a good clean up, and sharpen blades if needed. I will keep an eye out for any ads/brochures etc. Just off to get a new tub of Elbow Grease. I used the last lot I had on my Qualcast Super Panther!!  Cheers. Rob

Thanks Keith, much appreciated.

Hi Rob

Have emailed some 1933 ad's & copy pages from 1932 Ransomes catalogue.

Hi Clive. Received with grateful thanks. Cheers. Rob

Hi folks. Just wondering if the one piece wooden roller as on my Centenary is what would have been fitted when the mower was new, or, should it have 3 or 4 individual rollers.? As always, thanks for any help. Cheers. Rob

Rob

The two members' machines that I have photos of (one restored, the other not) both have three-piece rollers.

Keith

Thanks Keith. Much appreciated. That information will go on the 'To do' list! Cheers. Rob

Hi folks. I realise that this request is similar to asking if any member might have a spare Unicorn they could let me have, but I thought I would ask the question in case I drop lucky. I am after a copy of the manual for my Centenary please. I am more than happy to pay for a copy of it. Thanks. Rob

Did Brenda not have the box?   As I recall when we both were there in 2021 it had a box with it.

Hi Paul. I didn't see a box, so I will need to arrange a return visit for another look. Thanks for the reminder. Cheers. Rob

Hi Paul. I re-visited Brenda today. No grassbox. I will keep my eyes peeled for one! Cheers. Rob   

I suppose it was on Saturday the 5th of June 2021 when we were both there and I distinctively remember it had a box fitted to it!

 I regret not buying the mower complete with box back in 2021 now Paul. Oh well, the search begins!!