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oh, i wanted to look after it and if you leave it at the showmans the seagulls will poo all over it

In 1963/64 our village cemetery got a Multigardner unit,with a sticker on it "Farmfitters Ltd, Gerrards Cross, Bucks England"
It consisted of an Aspera LAV 30 / 35 mounted on simple frame which consisted of the handlebars, extended under the engine, to which the engine was bolted, and had a single bolt bracket for clamping it on to a choice of cutter frames or other tools.
We had the 18" rotary mower frame, and a small 10" cutter frame for cutting in narrow spaces between graves. 
The 18" cutter had a triangular plate onto which 3 x small reversible triangular blades were bolted, and a circular shield.  
The 10" cutter blade was a single broad reversible bar, and the shield was clearly related to the one in this picture, being the same design and colour. 
 
The height adjustment knob / rod, and wheels looks identical to that on the 18" cutter, which has long since gone.
 
I am sure this is from the same family.
 
We still have the 10" cutter, and the handlebar frame, and the incomplete remains of the second engine.

went to a little show at this world war 2 airstrip they have a museum here and this show was put on to help fund it i am going back tomorrow so will take picts of the museum then but enjoy these anyway
 

Spent a rather damp morning at the Rural Life Museum at Tilford

try these, i have not used them yet but
http://www.riolettcustomaerosols.co.uk/cheap-ral-paint/ral-6025-aerosol-spray-paint/

I suppose I am lucky with my good lady then...   

hi all, i managed to add these 2 british anzani lawnriders to the anzani fleet today

if you look at this bottom pict it seems to have a differant belt set up

Nice additions to your collection mate

they look in good condition kev, just watch them when you turn sharply though, they tend to fall over

MP046: British Anzani Easimow & Lawnrider Primary tabs View (active tab) What links here
The British Anzani Easimow and its successor the Lawnrider are two of the most distinctive mowers of the past 50 years. When it was introduced in the early 1950s the Easimow was one of the first mowers specifically designed as a ride on machine for the domestic, as opposed to professional, market.
The Easimow was originally designed and manufactured by E F Ranger (Ferring) Limited. Later that decade the manufacturing rights were acquired by British Anzani, an established and well-known manufacturer of agricultural and horticultural machinery. The company had historic links to the Anzani company that made its name manufacturing aeronautical and aircraft engines in the early years of the 20th century.
The Easimow was a very basic design. A tubular steel frame supported the engine and cutting assemblies as well as the roller seat. The mower was articulated in the middle and was steered using what might best be described as a cross between bicycle and pram handles. The early models had a 16" cut and were sold for £80 plus £16 purchase tax (a forerunner of VAT). Production was steady and, judging by the relatively few examples that are around today, the mower was not as popular as contemporary walk-behind mowers from companies such as Atco.

In the early 1960s the Easimow was developed into the Lawnrider. This mower, available in 18" and 24" versions, had the same basic configuration but the major difference was that the chassis was now enclosed in sculpted steel panels. The seat and rear roller became much more integral to the design and the mower had an appealing streamlined appearance. Some people refer to the mower as "the swan neck" because of the shape of the chassis as it rises from the rear section to the front. The Lawnrider was painted in a distinctive pale green with a metallic finish. 
An unusual feature of both the Easimow and the Lawnrider is that they are basically "front wheel drive". The power from the engine was transmitted to a drive roller on the front section of the chassis just behind the cutting cylinder. The roller of the rear chassis section supported and provided stability for the rider who sat on a bicycle seat. This layout gives the impression of a tricycle, especially on the Lawnrider where the front roller was very narrow, and can occasionally make for an interesting driving experience over uneven surfaces!

One of the innovations of the Lawnrider was that the cutting cylinder could be lifted from the lawn while the mower was in motion for easier travelling between tasks. This also enabled the Lawnrider to be used for other tasks around the garden in conjunction with attachments such as a trailer. The use of rubber belts rather than chains or gears to drive the cutting cylinder was also unusual at the time.
By the late 1960s British Anzani was facing stiffer competition and the company stopped making the Lawnrider. The company had disappeared from the horticultural market by the early 1970s.
The Easimow and Lawnrider have a dedicated if small following among collectors. They are an interesting stage on the evolution of the lawn mower. Examples in dilapidated condition are relatively easy to find but good quality machines are more sought after.

hi all, i managed to add these 2 british anzani lawnriders to the anzani fleet today

hi all, i managed to add these 2 british anzani lawnriders to the anzani fleet today

hi all, i managed to add these 2 british anzani lawnriders to the anzani fleet today

Bringing the Raider 10 and cultivator, paperwork should be with you by now Kev

ile be there kev, just got to find the paperwork

As always I'm a bit slow with the paperwork Kev (sorry ) but I will be there with my WH GT-14 and Project Why Not

Hi can someone please send me a form.
Mr I ashby
58 Swalecliffe road
Whitstable
Kent

im sure thats an autogardener plough

im sure thats an autogardener plough

I got the form. Not filled it in yet
 
We will be there SUNDAY ONLY with what ever will start on the Sat before

parrot

my entry form has now been sent chris, looking forward to it

my entry form has now been sent chris, looking forward to it

the missus got back from town this morning and told me about a bloke selling seeders and stuff so i promptly went down for a look, walked away with a douglas inter-plant hoe and a rather crude old ratchet set thrown in for good measure

the missus got back from town this morning and told me about a bloke selling seeders and stuff so i promptly went down for a look, walked away with a douglas inter-plant hoe and a rather crude old ratchet set thrown in for good measure