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That lot would have been about £400 over here at least,you lucky bar steward alain

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

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.

ive had the same problem with these grey belts they seem to delaminate and dont last,

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

I could look after your trailer for a few days norm if that helps

loads of space ben

welcome aboard paul, if you pm steve d he owns one of these and might be able to help

cant wait to see the vidio mat

ile be there kev, just got to find the paperwork

wheres the photos of the first drive norm,

another nail in the coffin karl ave a good one mate

i think i know the story about this ,the owner is colour blind and his kids painted it for him and told him it was red, just like the showmans horses

i like it norm

made a new home for the old girl today untill i get the time to do it

had a forklift this end alan

and alain, i did spot a 1477 there, and theres some nice bolens rotavators ,mowers, ploughs, etc. now thats going to make you boys look out for alans posts is"nt it

ian and i picked this up yesterday

when ian and i were at alans and johns yesterday i stumbled across this and i just had to have it, it needs a lot of work to finish it, and i know it will owe me much more than it will ever be worth !

Ian and I payed a visit to Alan and John today to help with a bit of advice on the collection we had a superb day but very tiring it was, we have helped him log and age the items that they will be selling but the best bit is there lots of attachments and other goodies. I must stress that as moderators we did not buy any tractors or attachments , keep your eyes peeled for Alan's forthcoming posts, this was one of the best days I've had in years .thanks Alan and john

The loaders connected to a g14

I don't think I could spend all day on my hands and knees with a little trowel, it would be quicker with a jcb and more fun

Pure genious

parrot

The question mark was a slip of the finger, owing to manky fingers ,so the lolly should be mine unless you are discrimeating cos ime a raspberry ripple" and anyway if you look at my post i said trusty steed