pmackellow 2,738 #1 Posted April 5, 2014 I went to the Machinery Sale at Ardingly Showground in Sussex this morning, and for a nominal sum added this to our collection... Its a Hayter Hawk graveyard mower, the Briggs engine dates it to 1982 so in one way not that old but in another 32 years old... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted April 5, 2014 Here's the first side of a brochure for the Hawk... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted April 5, 2014 I take it you remove the front wheels to fit the roller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #4 Posted April 5, 2014 I take it you remove the front wheels to fit the roller? I reckon so, I haven't got the roller for it though... Second side of brochure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #5 Posted April 5, 2014 I had one of those years ago. For life of me I cant remember what I done with it! I also had big brother with 5hp B&S Both good powerful mowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #6 Posted April 5, 2014 Hi Paul I've got one of those mowers any chance you cold email me a scan of the brochure please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegikev 126 #7 Posted April 5, 2014 we got one of those. great little machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #8 Posted April 5, 2014 Hi Gareth, hopefully you have an email in your inbox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #9 Posted April 5, 2014 Hi Gareth, hopefully you have an email in your inbox many thanks for that, it's come through great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charioux 16 #10 Posted April 6, 2014 Hello As you talk about graveyard mowers, I remember that once I saw in french TV the mowers used by the american in the WWII graveyard in Normandy. They looked like this one but they had modified handlebars to pass "through" the crosses. The handlebar was moulded to be able to follow the arm of the cross ar every tomb. Do you understand? pretty hard to explain for me!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted April 6, 2014 Hello As you talk about graveyard mowers, I remember that once I saw in french TV the mowers used by the american in the WWII graveyard in Normandy. They looked like this one but they had modified handlebars to pass "through" the crosses. The handlebar was moulded to be able to follow the arm of the cross ar every tomb. Do you understand? pretty hard to explain for me!! Hi there, I think I understand what you mean,that is certainly a mower for a specific purpose ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #12 Posted April 6, 2014 we got one of those. great little machine Do you want a scan of the brochure Kev or have I done you one already ??? (Getting forgetful in me old age) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #13 Posted April 6, 2014 good buy paul that will keep you busy 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #14 Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks Nigel, another one for the restoration queue !! Handle bar grips and decal set already on order for it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #15 Posted April 7, 2014 Has anybody got a good shot of the oblong decal on the front of the machine please ?? I can make out Hayter, I assume the second part says Hawk... Any assistance greatly appreciated... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegikev 126 #16 Posted April 7, 2014 hi paul, yes you done a scan for me on our visit, the logo on mine is also complete. will get a pic for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #17 Posted April 7, 2014 hi paul, yes you done a scan for me on our visit, the logo on mine is also complete. will get a pic for you Great, thanks mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #18 Posted April 7, 2014 Hawk given a degrease yesterday, dodging the rain showers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #19 Posted April 7, 2014 Nice! How did I miss this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #20 Posted April 8, 2014 New handlebar grips turned up today, that was quick !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #21 Posted April 9, 2014 A nice find Paul, your not hanging about if parts are arriving already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #22 Posted April 12, 2014 Thanks Ian, its not top of the queue but it may be on the radar soon !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
