Clifford Mk1 Rotavator and sickle bar

[Triumph66 1,256]

Charlie whetted my appetite for a walk behind machine and I came across this in Plymouth. I haven't bought it but I am interested. Does anyone know anything about them? Is it complete? I know you can add more implements to this model. I will be interested to hear from anyone who got one. Thanks

[Charlie Smith 192]

I think, its the same one i saw that on that auction site? 

 

It looks good, I've only just got my first walk behind machine. I know I have only had it a day, but I quite enjoy seeing it in my collection, I might try get a few more walk behind machines, I'd say go for it! its all a bit of fun, Im not too sure on the make or the model but the fact its got a sickle bar is real neat

[Triumph66 1,256]

Yes it's the one on that auction site. I am tempted and I would like to buy it for a similar price to yours!

It's the sickle bar that got my attention.

[Charlie Smith 192]

I do like the sickle bar, its kind of like a cross between and Allen scythe and a merry tiller, hmm very interesting! defiantly worth considering local for yourself too. 

[Triumph66 1,256]

Charlie, I agree, It's a little bit unusual to a Allen scythe. It does look solid and I love its patina too. I know nothing about these so that will be an interesting voyage of discovery.

Be good to get some more views on this one.

[Charlie Smith 192]

Yes I'm stuck with my one for looks, do i paint it or just give it an oily rag wipe over.

 

I'm sure the others will see this soon enough and someone will know what they are talking about and be able to share opinions, but thats how i felt once buying mine, its nice to be able to research and play about with something different from garden tractors all the time.  

[Tom 215]

Nice looking machine. Walk behinds are cool things to own but they are definitely hard work, well compared to ride ons they are I have quite a few barford atoms which are similar and are definitely cool machines to own. Personally I wouldnt respray it, I would definitely keep it original. Let us know if you get it.

Tom

[Triumph66 1,256]

Thanks Tom, I would use that Owatrol stuff on it to preserve it's patina. Barfords look like an interesting alternative too.

By the way have you bought the Owatrol yet?

[Charlie Smith 192]

By the way have you bought the Owatrol yet?

 

I just searched that and i think i might steal your idea and use that on mine!  

[Tom 215]

I haven't got any yet Andrew. It looks great Charlie, even though I haven't used it yet judging by people who have it looks really good stuff.

Tom

[Triumph66 1,256]

Charlie,

Have a look at my Bolens tiller post for before and after.

Andrew

[Charlie Smith 192]

Indeed it does, well theres no harm in trying and finding out I guess although dont know if I'll have to get it online or not, or if somewhere like wicks or jewsons would stock it?

[Triumph66 1,256]

Google Owatrol online and their website will pop up. George aka the Fife Plooman gave me a discount code. I see if I can find it for you guys.

I just find it; here it is below.

EBIRD25 Is the discount code. It's 25% discount but whether it's still valid I don't know. It's worth a try anyway.

[Ian 2,417]

Have you bought it yet then Andrew?

[Triumph66 1,256]

No, not yet as I just have not got the time to have a look at it due to work commitments. It's about 25 miles away from me. Not exactly far but by the time I get home bla bla bla it's too late to sort it out.