Ransomes 42in
Another large mower rescued by club members yesterday, a 42in Ransomes ride on from the 1930's (despite auctioneers thinking it might be 1910/20's we wish). Few bits missing but well underway in locating suitable parts, it does come with a starting handle! may be of use later!
Fitted with an 11hp 4 cylinder Alpha Coventry engine.
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Hi Clive. Just had a look in
Hi Clive. Just had a look in my book Ransomes Sims and Jefferies - A history of their products by Brian Bell. On page 103 there is a picture of a 42" Ransomes with the 11hp water cooled engine - Same as yours??
Yes Rob, that's the one,
Yes Rob, that's the one, below images from 1930 catalogue, they were using the same image in 1938 so had a reasonable run.
Cheers Clive. The image from
Cheers Clive. The image from the sales catalogue on the right hand side of your post matches the image that appears in the book. I see from the book that potential customers for the mower were offered a 5% discount for cash and that the optional trailed seat added another £6 10 shillings to the cost!!
WOW !!
WOW !!