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You mean one like this? http://claz.org/classifieds/view/6eawl041zpj I've lusted after one, but have resisted because I really don't have enough lawn or area to clear snow to make it practical. That's a 72" mower on the front, and I think that the snow caster is 60". They were for commercial use or for LARGE estates.

As we say here in the States, it will turn on a dime and give you 9 cents change At full lock, the front and rear tires have about 1" clearance between them. The LKs came in 5 and 6 Hp versions, all of which were manual start. The early ones in 1964-66 (models 910-01 and 910-02) had a 6 Hp Briggs. In 1966 there was also the model 911-01 with a 6 Hp. Lawson engine. From 1967-1970 they all had 5 and 6 Hp Lawson engines. I have it's 'big brother' a 1964 Estate Keeper 7, and they are a lot of fun to operate. Takes a little getting used to it, but after than it's loads of fun. The are also great mowers as the deck is out front and cuts the grass before any wheels run over it. While you can't classify them as garden tractors, there was a front blade available for the LKs, and the EKs had a snowcaster available in addition tot he blade. My EK7 with a 32" snowcaster and with a 30" cylinder mower:

It happened again, I got first dibs on a mid 60s Bolens Lawn Keeper. This is the one that pivots in the middle. It looks to be solid but the seller recently scrapped the mowing deck (ouch!) which is frustrating to say the least. I need to find an original engine to replace the modern one installed or at least a more appropriate style one and to replace the seat as well. I would love to get a front mounted deck for it but that will be very hard to source. The good news is that it's up and running. It's local to me ( for once!) and as usual I will post some photos of it when I get it back home. These are rare in the US and are even rarer in the UK and I felt it needed saving.

I stumbled across this video while browsing YouTube and thought you all might like to see it.. It looks a bit of a handful to drive but does a great job Lot's of other strange machinery on the Tractorspotter channel as well, like this tulip bulb harvester....

Fantastic machines. Thanks Ian.

After a backfire and chomping on some teeth, she started.

Evening all, more progress has been made but once again things are happening much slower than I'd like.. But such is life eh.. Both rear wheels have now been converted to the 4 bolt Reliant pattern which is a big step forward.. With both rear wheel bolted on I could finally get an idea on wide Why Not's rear end is.. Best have a look at the front end now.. as I plan to fit disc brakes to the front I need a pair of wheel hubs and wheels that will fit.... So out came the grinder to cut the centers out of a pair of wheels that Doug kindly sent me.. The wheel centers came with a handy strengthener plate welded inside.. A very handy strengthener plate as it turned out as it's the perfect fit inside the front wheel.. But it was only when I put the wheel center in the lathe that I noticed quite how much the manufacturing process had warped the wheel around the center and bolt holes.. No matter how much I tried it would just not sit right/central in the lathe! Time for plan B.... Make my own wheel centers.. Here we go again, more time at the lathe... It's a good job I find it relaxing

I really want a GK now! £1850 with all those attachments sounds a good price by UK prices, just need to work out how to get one shipped over. I have a five acre garden which is mainly grass so that would be ideal. Before I got into older equipment it would take the best part of two days to cut everything with a Countax fitted with a 42in deck. Upgrading to a Bolens H16 with a 48in deck wiped half a day off the time. I now use the Bolens HT23 with a 54in deck and can do it all in half a day. It is amazing how fast you can cut grass with a large frame Bolens. A GK would be perfect for the next upgrade. Iain

A VERY large garden.

Iam not really a Bolens person, but I like that!, looks a heavy bit of kit

Andrew, looking forward to seeing some pictures of the LK when you pick it up. OB, i didn't know that you could get a cylinder mower for a EK, that must be a great combination. I would love a LK or a EK but what would be perfect would be a Grounds Keeper (GK) they are awesome, especially configured with a cab and snowblower. Does anyone know if the GK was imported into the UK? I came in a close second behind Andrew chasing the EK that was for sale, unfortunately no prize for either of us. Iain

Thanks Chris, looking forward to seeing them. I be interested to know where your mate, Mark, get his parts to run his Bolens from. Cheers Andrew

Well well, I have been put to shame aha seems as if I really must get my butt in gear and get my mustang looking as good as these above! Mines looking rather unwell at the moment!