Me Mower!!! Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
By
OldSaint on 01-Dec-09. Waypoint GA1697
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| Proximity: | 161m |
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Description
We've all got one, but don't like using sometimes, especially if a cache is calling. The cache is not at the above co-ordinates.
Mowed the lawns today and thought that I'd post a cache requiring the following:
1. Photograph the mower (not a distant shot) you use to keep the grass trim and neat and post in your log;
2. Name it's maker;
3. Roughly how old it is;
4. What "cc" capacity it is; if it is not an old fashioned push type, in which case log its "horsepower";
5. The date that you personally last used it!
Only one log per cacher please and include your GPS in the photograph along with the co-ords or the rounded out co-ords of the mower's home.
Enjoy your gardening (or should that be toiling) and stop thinking that you could be caching instead!!
Hints
Xrrc ba chfuvat be evqvat ba - trg gur wbo qbar!!! |
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Hello OldSaint thank you for the cache.
This is an oldy but a goody
Its a Scotts Bonnar drum mower, roughly 30 years old and 3Hp
I last used it about 5 years ago.
This is an oldy but a goody
Its a Scotts Bonnar drum mower, roughly 30 years old and 3Hp
I last used it about 5 years ago.
Back when we lived on the chook farm the Grandparents had a big zero turn ride on mower that was heaps of fun for us teenagers to use. We actually used to fight about whose term it was to mow the lawns. Not to mention the slasher that was hooked up to the PTO on the old Massey Ferguson.
When I moved out to go to uni we were given an old 2 stroke mower that was loud and smokey and a pain to start, no matter how many times I stripped it down and cleaned it all out.
We eventually upgraded to this Ryobi battery powered job. Wouldn't want to be slashing a paddock with it but it does the job for our house and the scout hall, and it's quiet and we don't have to worry about storing and using fuel with the kids around.
Here are the details:
Maker: Ryobi
Age: about 5 years
Capacity: 36V, 800W
Last used: 11 Feb 2022 (All the rain has put a stop to outdoor work at our house)
When I moved out to go to uni we were given an old 2 stroke mower that was loud and smokey and a pain to start, no matter how many times I stripped it down and cleaned it all out.
We eventually upgraded to this Ryobi battery powered job. Wouldn't want to be slashing a paddock with it but it does the job for our house and the scout hall, and it's quiet and we don't have to worry about storing and using fuel with the kids around.
Here are the details:
Maker: Ryobi
Age: about 5 years
Capacity: 36V, 800W
Last used: 11 Feb 2022 (All the rain has put a stop to outdoor work at our house)
Dragged it out today 21/09/2021 for a run over one of my lawns. I was a bit concerned that if the local farmer saw the lawn he would have brought his tractor, mowed it, and bailed it for hay. As for me mower the last time it was used would have been probably over 15 months ago. Medical issues have prevented me using it but my brother with a ride on has kept my lawns under control.
Me Mower is a Talon
Probably 145 cc capacity 4 stroke engine.
Guessing it is somewhere between 15 - 20 years old
Rounded Location S41 22.000 E147 07.000
Me Mower is a Talon
Probably 145 cc capacity 4 stroke engine.
Guessing it is somewhere between 15 - 20 years old
Rounded Location S41 22.000 E147 07.000
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Here’s our old Scott Bonnar, not sure how old 
An oldie but a goodie
The lawn was mowed yesterday, 11/11/2020
Thanks for the Locationless Cache OldSaint
An oldie but a goodie
The lawn was mowed yesterday, 11/11/2020
Thanks for the Locationless Cache OldSaint
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Me mower is usually me Muggle Hubby, circa 1943. Only operates on about about half a horsepower now, since he’s had a five way bypass, and is now fitted with a pacemaker/defibrillater. However he usually does an excellent job of mowin’ me lawns.
However he is currently in Tasmania helpin’ paint our son’s house.
But me lawns needed mowin’ so I called in our other son dalerious. So today he was me mower.
This is a more recent model of mower. He’s a 1968 model, and fer a mower that’s over fifty years old, I reckon he did a pretty good job today!
In me younger days I used ter be damn fine mower meself, but unfortunately I suffered lawn mowin’ amnesia as a result of eatin’ some of our weddin’ cake on the day we got hitched.
Thanks fer the Locationless OldSaint
However he is currently in Tasmania helpin’ paint our son’s house.
But me lawns needed mowin’ so I called in our other son dalerious. So today he was me mower.
This is a more recent model of mower. He’s a 1968 model, and fer a mower that’s over fifty years old, I reckon he did a pretty good job today!
In me younger days I used ter be damn fine mower meself, but unfortunately I suffered lawn mowin’ amnesia as a result of eatin’ some of our weddin’ cake on the day we got hitched.
Thanks fer the Locationless OldSaint
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After some morning geocaching the Burkey Turkey team decided we would come home for some gardening.
This is our mower:
Masport 400 Four Stroke approx 150cc
(Photos attached)
TFTC
This is our mower:
Masport 400 Four Stroke approx 150cc
(Photos attached)
TFTC
It's a Rover from the early 80s - My parents bought it aronud the time I was born.
I think it's a 260cc engine - It's loud, and it destroys everything you throw at it - still
I've borrowed other mowers that come nowhere near this one..
I mowed the lawn about 3 weeks ago!
I think it's a 260cc engine - It's loud, and it destroys everything you throw at it - still
I've borrowed other mowers that come nowhere near this one..
I mowed the lawn about 3 weeks ago!
The mower that lives in our garage is a Victor Vantage 2 Stroke. It is about 10 years old. The capacity is 160cc. I do not remember when I last used it but my husband mowed the front and back lawns this evening. My GPS is sitting on top of the mower.
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Attached is a photograph of our mower which was last used yesterday but not by myself. Now would I know how to use it, or put it together...I've never mown which is really embarrassing. It's maker is Victa, I know exactly how old it is as it was a wedding present so 8 years old next month, and I've got no idea of its horsepower or cc. I really should know how to mow. Rather pathetic really. TFTC OldSaint.
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Me mower is actually a shared mower with our son who rides it across the paddock every couple of weeks to mow his grass. MrsG had been joint mowing person up until this mower but has now been retired from the job (get the distinct impression one is not trusted with this new expensive equipment) and only does the odd bit of push mowing but all 
the whipper snipping. As to the specs.........err.......... 
it's a John Deere Z425, about 5 years old and was last used 2 weeks ago - could have been used 1 week ago but no complaints from the one who doesn't have to do it. 
TFTC OldSaint
the whipper snipping. As to the specs.........err.......... it's a John Deere Z425, about 5 years old and was last used 2 weeks ago - could have been used 1 week ago but no complaints from the one who doesn't have to do it. TFTC OldSaint
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Victa mower approx. 6yrs old.
160cc mower last used by me in october 2016. Have been quite crook since.
TFTC..cheers.
160cc mower last used by me in october 2016. Have been quite crook since.
TFTC..cheers.
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OK I admit, I don't mow the lawns, I have a fella that does that for me, but he uses his own mower.
This one however is my one, its a bit of a disgrace really.
1. Location - My garden shed along with a lot of other stuff that never gets used.
2. Name it's maker; - No idea guessing Briggs & Stratton.
3. Roughly how old it is; - VERY! trying to remember if we brought it with us from Ireland, if so 25+ years old.
4. What "cc" capacity it is; if it is not an old fashioned push type, in which case log its "horsepower"; No idea again, sorry, it was never me who used it. does the 50 on it count for anything?
5. The date that you personally last used it! - Never did.
I can't include a GPS because it is my iphone & its the camera I used for the photos.So I put Seeka on the top of the mower.
This one however is my one, its a bit of a disgrace really.
1. Location - My garden shed along with a lot of other stuff that never gets used.
2. Name it's maker; - No idea guessing Briggs & Stratton.
3. Roughly how old it is; - VERY! trying to remember if we brought it with us from Ireland, if so 25+ years old.
4. What "cc" capacity it is; if it is not an old fashioned push type, in which case log its "horsepower"; No idea again, sorry, it was never me who used it. does the 50 on it count for anything?
5. The date that you personally last used it! - Never did.
I can't include a GPS because it is my iphone & its the camera I used for the photos.So I put Seeka on the top of the mower.
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My mower is a typical push mower which is fine for my suburban backyard. Instead I thought i might post a photo of my apprentice's mower of choice which he loves using when i am mowing
Model: Ryobi
Motor: Subaru 190cc 4 stroke
Age: 4 years but still looks like new!!
Last used: a couple of days before i went on holidays which makes it exactly 3 weeks. I just got back home today so it will be used very soon
Model: Ryobi
Motor: Subaru 190cc 4 stroke
Age: 4 years but still looks like new!!
Last used: a couple of days before i went on holidays which makes it exactly 3 weeks. I just got back home today so it will be used very soon
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Me Mower is a Rover Craftsman and I've had it since 1984 when I bought it new. 
It's a 4 stroke Briggs and Stratton 3.75hp.
I last used it just before Xmas to tidy up the yard for all the freeloaders to come over.
The photo is of the mower in the shed, just where I like it.
It's a 4 stroke Briggs and Stratton 3.75hp.
I last used it just before Xmas to tidy up the yard for all the freeloaders to come over.
The photo is of the mower in the shed, just where I like it.
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This is our mower - a Cub Cadet ride on . I have never used it - my husband doesn't like me to mow the lawns ( I'm not complaining) . It was used yesterday and we have about 3 acres under lawn and garden so it gets plenty of use but just not from me! I have not idea about the engine size or capacity - it goes! We have had it for about 5 years but then again he could have bought a new one recently and I would never have known . We also have a push mower for the edges and around trees and I do know he had some trouble with it last week because it got some water in the carbi but it goes okay this week - it's black with a grey & black . catcher and had the words Power Mulch on it. That's my extent of mower knowledge.
our mower kept in the shed to mow our tiny backyard
Talon tough tools
we have had it a couple of years but dont know how long exactly
four stroke engine
i don't personally use it as i break out in hives when i use mowers
Talon tough tools
we have had it a couple of years but dont know how long exactly
four stroke engine
i don't personally use it as i break out in hives when i use mowers
I decided to get an electric mowers as I didn't want to deal with petrol and motors and stuff. This is simple for my simple yard. Only 3 years old last used about a week ago. Ryobi brand and don't know cc as its electric so I'll say 36V. Found for the sss
Me Mower!!! is a Makita Rotary 4 stroke.
We've have had it for a couple of years now, previously we were using Dad's old mower that we inherited when he died in 1995, it was at least 10yrs old then and we used it for another 20years. When it became a little unreliable we decided it was time for a change
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We've have had it for a couple of years now, previously we were using Dad's old mower that we inherited when he died in 1995, it was at least 10yrs old then and we used it for another 20years. When it became a little unreliable we decided it was time for a change
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Make/Model: HONDA Buffalo Buck HRU 19D (4 stroke, petrol)
Engine Size: 5.5hp OHV/OHC engine
When last used: Yesterday
Extra information: Tend not to use the catcher, instead use it in mulching mode
Engine Size: 5.5hp OHV/OHC engine
When last used: Yesterday
Extra information: Tend not to use the catcher, instead use it in mulching mode
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No co ordinates given as it is in my yard. My latest mower is a Parklander with a Briggs and stratton motor Quantum XM 50 engine.
It is just on two years siunce I had to reluctantly part with my 22 year old Victa. The enguine is 150cc capacity. Last used on the 22nd of December 2016 and with the current heat and some little rain about will pmore than likely be back in action within the next 7 days. The GPSr is on top of the engine in the photo. TFTL OldSaint
It is just on two years siunce I had to reluctantly part with my 22 year old Victa. The enguine is 150cc capacity. Last used on the 22nd of December 2016 and with the current heat and some little rain about will pmore than likely be back in action within the next 7 days. The GPSr is on top of the engine in the photo. TFTL OldSaint
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I have the photo of 2 mowers here, one a normal mower and the other a ride on. The GPSr is taking the photo.
The normal mower is a victa, and is used on the grass at home - well it used to be before we engaged the services of a gardner. The date I last used it would be August-ish 2016. I got it second hand from a local mower place, that has since disappeared, about 2005 - and it still starts first go. I can't see the capacity marked on the mower.
The ride on is a rover, and is used to clear a firebreak in Kinglake - well it used to be before the engine bolts sheared off, and my wife told me not to stuff around trying to fix it (yet again). This season's firebreak wazs done using the brushcutter (not in the picture) and a hired walk behind slasher. The date I last used it would be December 2015. I got this second hand from the father-in-law of a previous work friend, in about 2011. The capacity is a 10.5 hp motor.
Using as a claim for my Summer Scavenger Series.
Thanks for the locationless OldSaint.
The normal mower is a victa, and is used on the grass at home - well it used to be before we engaged the services of a gardner. The date I last used it would be August-ish 2016. I got it second hand from a local mower place, that has since disappeared, about 2005 - and it still starts first go. I can't see the capacity marked on the mower.
The ride on is a rover, and is used to clear a firebreak in Kinglake - well it used to be before the engine bolts sheared off, and my wife told me not to stuff around trying to fix it (yet again). This season's firebreak wazs done using the brushcutter (not in the picture) and a hired walk behind slasher. The date I last used it would be December 2015. I got this second hand from the father-in-law of a previous work friend, in about 2011. The capacity is a 10.5 hp motor.
Using as a claim for my Summer Scavenger Series.
Thanks for the locationless OldSaint.
Name it's maker;
Morrison, with a Briggs & Stratton motor.
Roughly how old it is;
Likely over 30 years.
What "cc" capacity it is; if it is not an old fashioned push type, in which case log its "horsepower";
148cc
The date that you personally last used it!
Three years ago.
I have now landscaped the garden and replaced the lawn (mown weeds) with wood chips, vegetable gardens and ground coverings, so the mower is no longer used; hence the state of the place it is stored. It will be going to a new home though soon, as it still works well.
Morrison, with a Briggs & Stratton motor.
Roughly how old it is;
Likely over 30 years.
What "cc" capacity it is; if it is not an old fashioned push type, in which case log its "horsepower";
148cc
The date that you personally last used it!
Three years ago.
I have now landscaped the garden and replaced the lawn (mown weeds) with wood chips, vegetable gardens and ground coverings, so the mower is no longer used; hence the state of the place it is stored. It will be going to a new home though soon, as it still works well.
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Our Mower is a Quantum XTS approx 3 years old and 550cc.
Mr T is about to mow so used today 2nd January 2017
Mr T is about to mow so used today 2nd January 2017
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This is mr sharnie's tribe's mower, a 36V Ryobi purchased 3 years ago when he hurt his shoulder and couldn't start his old faithful. Couldn't get out of mowing entirely so bought a new toy to get the job done. TFTC
Well this is a Victa. I don't know much else about it for certain. It's yellow! The model number has partly rubbed off but it's something like ...201A maybe. Not sure what the cc is either but my mowing partner says maybe 160cc?? It was my Mum's mower and I think is about 15 years old now as she looked after her things extremely well.
I would have last used it about 3 weeks ago I think. I often mow the easy and flat bit of lawn out the front and let G mow the rest for us as he's stronger!
I would have last used it about 3 weeks ago I think. I often mow the easy and flat bit of lawn out the front and let G mow the rest for us as he's stronger!
After over 25 years service, the old lawn mower had come to the end of its useful life. So about 12 months ago we purchased a new, easier to start mower. The photo added to the Gallery is of Mr y'stassie on the front lawn with the new mower. Thanks OldSaint for the cache.
Maker; Rover, again
Roughly how old it is; 3 years
What "cc" capacity it is; 123cc
The date that you personally last used it! Christmas Eve so I should be out there now rather than doing Locs via my Waymarking armchair, although did have to get it out of the shed which is a start.
The old one reached its use by date but unfortunately they "don't make them like they used to" so this one wont last as long.
Roughly how old it is; 3 years
What "cc" capacity it is; 123cc
The date that you personally last used it! Christmas Eve so I should be out there now rather than doing Locs via my Waymarking armchair, although did have to get it out of the shed which is a start.
The old one reached its use by date but unfortunately they "don't make them like they used to" so this one wont last as long.
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Mr W loves his mower so much it has come on holiday with us! It is a case of having to as there is a large strip of Crown Land out front. The picture is taken at our shack at Clarence Point. When it is not on holidays it is used on the 5 acres at home and on our son's 8 acres. The Rover slasher/mower gets quite a workout. Someone should tell the grass to stop growing as Mr W has retired but the work never stops!
The mower was second hand when he got it 30 years ago. It is on it's second Briggs and Stratton motor and is 8 hp. Thanks OldSaint for the interesting locationless which I am using as part of the Summer Scavenger Series games. Happy New Year
The mower was second hand when he got it 30 years ago. It is on it's second Briggs and Stratton motor and is 8 hp. Thanks OldSaint for the interesting locationless which I am using as part of the Summer Scavenger Series games. Happy New Year
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Well it's not actually my mower, but it is my dad's mower and the last one I used. Having been up here looking after mum for a bit over 2 weeks while dad recovers from an operation in hospital. I'm not sure how old it is but it was last serviced 2-3 years ago and hadn't been used since as dad didn't feel like pushing it around (he is 82 I guess). So it didn't want to run until I gave it a blast of Start Ya Bastard in the carby then it ran quite well and I got to mow the rather overgrown lawn on Christmas Eve. It says it is a Parklander and has a Briggs & Stratton 148 cc engine. So claiming this one for the Summer Scavenge Series as I am not 100% sure I will be back in Sydney with my mower before the Scavenge runs out - and not looking forward to how long my lawn will be by then!
Mover is Zero turn and has been modified for comfort with a computer chair for the seat.
Roughly 12 years old
Engine capacity is 18 horsepower
Never used myself but Geo hubby and Geo son use all the time including today when photo was taken.
Roughly 12 years old
Engine capacity is 18 horsepower
Never used myself but Geo hubby and Geo son use all the time including today when photo was taken.
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Manufacturer: Ryobi 4 Stroke
Age: ?? no idea, at a guess about 5 years
CC : 140
Last used it: Nope, not me, it's hubz favourite job.
We got this secondhand earlier in the year as my old faithful Victa curled up its blades and blew up in a puff of smoke.
Age: ?? no idea, at a guess about 5 years
CC : 140
Last used it: Nope, not me, it's hubz favourite job.
We got this secondhand earlier in the year as my old faithful Victa curled up its blades and blew up in a puff of smoke.
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#GA345 - 13:46; After nearly three weeks away, the grass needed a mow when I returned, so mow I did using:
Honda HRU19R
About 12 years old
160 cc motor
Last used today after a three week rest!
TFTC OldSaint
Honda HRU19R
About 12 years old
160 cc motor
Last used today after a three week rest!
TFTC OldSaint
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Just finished mowing and thought I'd log this.
It's a Rover i5500.
Not sure of the engine size.
It's a couple of years old but just recently given to us by an Aunt who was having trouble with it.
Last used about 5 mins ago.
It's a Rover i5500.
Not sure of the engine size.
It's a couple of years old but just recently given to us by an Aunt who was having trouble with it.
Last used about 5 mins ago.
Me Mower :
- Masport
- It's about 2 years old
- 140cc
- I used it last weekend : )
TFTLC!
- Masport
- It's about 2 years old
- 140cc
- I used it last weekend : )
TFTLC!
We have a Victa Sprint 375cc lawn mower that a lot of other geocachers seem to have. The maker is Victa and it's cc capacity is 375cc. Our family have had this lawn mower for as long as I remember, as late as about 10 years ago. I can't remember the last time we mowed the lawn, a few months ago more like.
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S41 15.866 E146 14.923
As anyone who has grabbed our cache Pegarah Palisade can see our driveway is quite long and wide. For the last 20 years we have put electric tapes at the top and bottom and let the horses down there to do the 'mowing'. Alas the horses are now all gone and last spring the area was cut using a whipper snipper. This involved hours of work so 4 days ago we bit the bullet and bought a ride on.
Then we had to wait 3 days before it would stop raining long enough to mow it.
It is a 21 horse power Husquvarna and was finally used yesterday for the first time. It has now done 30 minutes of work [but that is better than 4 or 5 hours whipper snippering].
Thanks.
As anyone who has grabbed our cache Pegarah Palisade can see our driveway is quite long and wide. For the last 20 years we have put electric tapes at the top and bottom and let the horses down there to do the 'mowing'. Alas the horses are now all gone and last spring the area was cut using a whipper snipper. This involved hours of work so 4 days ago we bit the bullet and bought a ride on.
Then we had to wait 3 days before it would stop raining long enough to mow it.
It is a 21 horse power Husquvarna and was finally used yesterday for the first time. It has now done 30 minutes of work [but that is better than 4 or 5 hours whipper snippering].
Thanks.
This is my zero turn mower. As we run an Environmental business, we need a good sturdy fast going machine and this one is a absolute beauty..!
It is an Ariens Zoom 42 XL, a 24HP/726cc Twin Engine with a 54" cutting width
It is an Ariens Zoom 42 XL, a 24HP/726cc Twin Engine with a 54" cutting width
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Hi oldsaint
Had to mow the lawn today to keep the peace at home. There were about three caches I had lined up, so it was a bit of a downer. Anyway, lawn mowed and then I thought a locationless for this mus be out there. And I found it. Perfect a cache for keeping the peace.
All I can tell you about the lawn mower is
A) it's red
B) it's 4 stroke (apparently that is important when you buy fuel for it)
C) it cuts grass
Going by the 375 on the top I would have to guess this is horsepower. Anyway it's a rover (not the scouting variety)
Photos Attached
Bt
Had to mow the lawn today to keep the peace at home. There were about three caches I had lined up, so it was a bit of a downer. Anyway, lawn mowed and then I thought a locationless for this mus be out there. And I found it. Perfect a cache for keeping the peace.
All I can tell you about the lawn mower is
A) it's red
B) it's 4 stroke (apparently that is important when you buy fuel for it)
C) it cuts grass
Going by the 375 on the top I would have to guess this is horsepower. Anyway it's a rover (not the scouting variety)
Photos Attached
Bt
I intended to grab a cache on the way home after work, but instead a friend offered to loan me his lawn mower so that I could mow the little strip of grass behind my house. I accepted and got my mini-lawn mowed. Now I realise that I can still claim a smiley! I will have to grab a photo later (hope this is ok), but the mower was a nice new model made my John Deere and I last used it on 20 September 2012.
Our mower is a ride on Cox Stockman. Geohusband tells me it is 10hp and it is about 8 years old. It is used regularly during the wet season to bash the bush on our block. I personally sat on it about 5 years ago when we had real lawn to mow! Thanks for the smiley
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Our mower is a 28 year old 125cc Victa Mustang that we still use regularly to mow our lawns. Mrs Y's Tassie used to mow but in recent years the pull start has become temperamental so the job is now done by the other half of our team. In the last two years mowing has often had to wait until after caching. Last used Dec 19.
These are both Victas and are about 8 years old. I think they are about 148cc. I used one in July. We don't mow much here in the dry but now the wet is on the way it will be a different thing.Near these coordinates.
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Finally got around to claiming this one for "me mower" but in this case it's "me mowers".
The one on the right is a Victa which I've had since 1995 from new, originally in a shared arrangement with the b-i-l. It's a 4 stroke with 207 ccs of pure grunt but it's one of those mowers that will start first time or it won't start for 20 minutes so save your arm. I think they all have Briggs and Stratton engines don't they? It has some problem where the catcher keeps falling off so I use the other mower.
The one on the left is the Rover which has a two stroke Suzuki motor and I inherited this one from the f-i-l when the other was in for repairs years ago. He didn't want it back and now it's the mower of choice. I'd say it's at least 20 years old and still does the job.
Mowed about two weeks ago and it's only winter grass at present but I'll have to mow again this weekend.
The one on the right is a Victa which I've had since 1995 from new, originally in a shared arrangement with the b-i-l. It's a 4 stroke with 207 ccs of pure grunt but it's one of those mowers that will start first time or it won't start for 20 minutes so save your arm. I think they all have Briggs and Stratton engines don't they? It has some problem where the catcher keeps falling off so I use the other mower.
The one on the left is the Rover which has a two stroke Suzuki motor and I inherited this one from the f-i-l when the other was in for repairs years ago. He didn't want it back and now it's the mower of choice. I'd say it's at least 20 years old and still does the job.
Mowed about two weeks ago and it's only winter grass at present but I'll have to mow again this weekend.
328.Well after years of drought it's more used to knock the weeds down when they start getting a little over zealous. It's a Victa Hurricane with a 158cc Briggs and Stratton motor with twin carbs, double overhead grease nipples and a fox tail. It's around 8 months old and may have been used in anger 3 times?
TFTC and the Lorne Greene
TFTC and the Lorne Greene
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My Mower.
Scott Bonner Green Keeper SX 4000 4 stroke.
Does what I need it to, so it's all good by me.
TFTL
Scott Bonner Green Keeper SX 4000 4 stroke.
Does what I need it to, so it's all good by me.
TFTL
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Here's my trusty mower. It's about 15 years old and has done pretty well. Though I have to admit that I've learnt quiet a bit about pulling it apart and putting it back together. (Why is the second time so much faster.)
It's an MTD with a 11.5HP Briggs and Stratton 4 stroke and a 32 inch deck.
It mowed the lawns about 1 hour prior to the photo, though I haven't used it myself for about a month.
It's an MTD with a 11.5HP Briggs and Stratton 4 stroke and a 32 inch deck.
It mowed the lawns about 1 hour prior to the photo, though I haven't used it myself for about a month.
GCA 80 - 3556.
Photo of "Me Mower" attached !
It's a Victa Vantage 148 cc which I bought 6 months ago. I last used it 6 days ago (20/2/2011) to cut the rapidly growing grass/weeds of my backyard @ approx S 35 11.000 E 149 06 300 !!
TFTC !!
Photo of "Me Mower" attached !
It's a Victa Vantage 148 cc which I bought 6 months ago. I last used it 6 days ago (20/2/2011) to cut the rapidly growing grass/weeds of my backyard @ approx S 35 11.000 E 149 06 300 !!
TFTC !!
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This is Harry.
He is a real work horse.
Existed in the family for at least 20 years.
He's a semi industrial workhorse so he'd have a few HP under his hood.
He just had a work out t oday!!
He is a real work horse.
Existed in the family for at least 20 years.
He's a semi industrial workhorse so he'd have a few HP under his hood.
He just had a work out t
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Here's my trusty mower.
It's a Victa with a Briggs and Stratton engine. It's about 5 years old and 3hp and I last used it about a week ago. When I think about it the lawn is about due again although this hot weather will slow it down.
It's a Victa with a Briggs and Stratton engine. It's about 5 years old and 3hp and I last used it about a week ago. When I think about it the lawn is about due again although this hot weather will slow it down.
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When I got home to Leura today -- after putting out 2 GCA caches and 1 GC cache, the most I've ever hidden on a single day -- I was supposed to mow the lawn.
But it was still raining and also incredibly foggy! So I decided to finally log 'Me Mower!!' to commemorate the milestone day.
The photo shows my Talon Falcon 460 four-stroke, 145cc. It's not one of the more expensive mowers on the market, and I assume it was manufactured somewhere in the vastness of China!
I bought it slightly more than three years ago at the Dural Bunnings, and it's served me well. Starts every time and seems to keep going.
Of course, I don't have very much in the way of lawns to mow. Our Leura property is only just over 800 square metres, with small front and back yards and a nature strip.
I also have an old-fashioned non-powered mower and an electric mower, but I never use them.
It's been nearly ten days since I last used 'me mower' and my lawn is showing it! Maybe tomorrow . . .
Coordinates are of the roundabout at the intersection of Leura Mall and Megalong Street.
But it was still raining and also incredibly foggy! So I decided to finally log 'Me Mower!!' to commemorate the milestone day.
The photo shows my Talon Falcon 460 four-stroke, 145cc. It's not one of the more expensive mowers on the market, and I assume it was manufactured somewhere in the vastness of China!
I bought it slightly more than three years ago at the Dural Bunnings, and it's served me well. Starts every time and seems to keep going.
Of course, I don't have very much in the way of lawns to mow. Our Leura property is only just over 800 square metres, with small front and back yards and a nature strip.
I also have an old-fashioned non-powered mower and an electric mower, but I never use them.
It's been nearly ten days since I last used 'me mower' and my lawn is showing it! Maybe tomorrow . . .
Coordinates are of the roundabout at the intersection of Leura Mall and Megalong Street.
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A Mower, I use it, take care of it and it keeps going! BTW do they need oil, as I don't think I've replaced it in ages 
1. Photograph the mower - attached
2. Name it's maker - Victa, Briggs and Stratton engine.
3. Roughly how old is it? - 9 years old (yes I take care of it)
4. What "cc" capacity is it? - 148cc
5. The date that I personally last used it? 11th Dec 2010.
It was a great sunny day, finally, after all that rain. Even replaced the blades. She purrs like a cougar if you tighten the bolts up properly
1. Photograph the mower - attached
2. Name it's maker - Victa, Briggs and Stratton engine.
3. Roughly how old is it? - 9 years old (yes I take care of it)
4. What "cc" capacity is it? - 148cc
5. The date that I personally last used it? 11th Dec 2010.
It was a great sunny day, finally, after all that rain. Even replaced the blades. She purrs like a cougar if you tighten the bolts up properly
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this is my mower i use it at least every 5 days at the moment due to house on the market and before that it was 2 yrs due to the drought
it is a masport with a Briggs and stratons motor
it is a masport with a Briggs and stratons motor
A BRIGGS and STRATTON ENGINE on a "ROVER" body, mower.
Bought 1972!!!, yes, 1972.
3 Horsepower!
Last used about a month ago.
Bought 1972!!!, yes, 1972.
3 Horsepower!
Last used about a month ago.
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Well caught the Geolab slacking off on cutting the lawns so just had to take a photo. The mower she was not pushing is a 1 year old Masport. Maybe all of 3HP. On second viewing of the photo it seems she had finished and was waiting for a cold beer. Her GPS must be in her pocket.
Caching was a-calling - but so was the lawns. I'd much rather have been finding my daily cache, but it was starting to look as much like the bush at home as the last couple of cache hides.
So alas - it was time to wheel out the zombie mower.
My mower used to be alive, but then it died. Fortunately that hasn't stopped it working yet, so it's officially a zombie. Blows a lot of smoke, sounds unhealthy, but still cuts the grass.
Long live the undead mower!
(co-ords are approx - and I forgot to put the GPS in the shot, sorry)
So alas - it was time to wheel out the zombie mower.
My mower used to be alive, but then it died. Fortunately that hasn't stopped it working yet, so it's officially a zombie. Blows a lot of smoke, sounds unhealthy, but still cuts the grass.
Long live the undead mower!
(co-ords are approx - and I forgot to put the GPS in the shot, sorry)
Honestly, it has been many months since I personally fired up the old girl. Dad does most of the mowing. He is retired now and loves his garden.
It's about a 10 year old Victa V40 (40cc) 2 stroke push mower that is a mongrel to start but gets the job done! Growing season is coming, will get more exercise soon!
It's about a 10 year old Victa V40 (40cc) 2 stroke push mower that is a mongrel to start but gets the job done! Growing season is coming, will get more exercise soon!
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This is our 15.5HP Rover mower which is approximately 12 months old
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Was looking though Old Saints hides and discovered this virtual cache. As I had been into town earlier in the day to buy a new ride-on, it seemed appropriate to leave a log. New purchase is a Rover Clipper with 19.5hp Briggs & Stratton and a 46" deck. Now only takes half the time to mow my yard.
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Our lawnmower is a Briggs and Stratton.It is 148cc with a 21inch deck. It has a 4WD wheel system and was purchased from Bunnings about 5 years ago. It was last used today on our back lawn.
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This is my Victa 2-stroke "mulch and catch". I used it a couple of months ago. Being winter the grass doesn't grow much. I think it is a 25cc? A real Australian backyard standard about 10 years old. My Dad gave it to me when he moved to a new house with no grass.
our lawn mower is a Rover Barron, it is approximately 21 years old and it was given to us by Martys grandfather when he moved into a unit with no lawn. well as you can see from the picture it hasnt been used in a while, we will have to use it again soon when the kids start getting lost.
My poor little mower is in need of a service, hence the long grass well thats our excuse!
We have a Victa Pace V160 which was given to us about 3 years ago by my Mother in law.
I have personally never used it, hubby is the lawn mower man and he last used it far too long ago for me to remember - thinking about a month ago on the front lawn.
well thats our excuse!We have a Victa Pace V160 which was given to us about 3 years ago by my Mother in law.
I have personally never used it, hubby is the lawn mower man and he last used it far too long ago for me to remember - thinking about a month ago on the front lawn.
This is the mighty White Lawn Boss racing mower which has been a tad modified. It was rebuilt in 2000 so it was perhaps a 1990 model. It has a Suzuki GS400cc motorbike engine in it that gets it hooting on the front nature strip (it has been clocked at 100kph in 4th gear). The "Pig", as it is affectionately known, was last used at Tungamah lawn mower races in 2007 but has had the odd backyard run occasionally since then....after a couple of "lemonades" in the backyard.
My Geomower is a Honda HRU196.
It has a 5.5HP GX 4 stroke motor and its only about a year old.
It hasnt been used for a few weeks as can be seen by the untidy grass.
It has a 5.5HP GX 4 stroke motor and its only about a year old.
It hasnt been used for a few weeks as can be seen by the untidy grass.
Our mower. Mrs Shifter mowed the lawn, headed up to get the camera and by the time she arrived back Mr Shifter had already put it away.
We have had it for about 15 years and it is a mulcher mower so we don't need to worry about a grass catcher.
We have had it for about 15 years and it is a mulcher mower so we don't need to worry about a grass catcher.
Mine is a:
FLYMO - 375CC SPRINT BRIGGS & STRATTON motor, SAXON series 4 stroke
I've owned it for about 10 ten years or more and it was second hand when I bought it. I recent had it completed serviced; new throttle cable, lots of missing bolts replaced, new oil, spark plug and the engine serviced. I was so impressed with the bloke at the Jamison trash n treasure that did the job for $50!
I don't mow very often (we have chickens) and it's probably two months since I've used it. TFTC!
FLYMO - 375CC SPRINT BRIGGS & STRATTON motor, SAXON series 4 stroke
I've owned it for about 10 ten years or more and it was second hand when I bought it. I recent had it completed serviced; new throttle cable, lots of missing bolts replaced, new oil, spark plug and the engine serviced. I was so impressed with the bloke at the Jamison trash n treasure that did the job for $50!
I don't mow very often (we have chickens) and it's probably two months since I've used it. TFTC!
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Belconnen, ACT
I pulled out the trusty mower today to reduce the weed patch to a reasonable height after all the unusual rain we have had recently sent it very wild. My poor mower is a Victa and is getting on for 30years old as I inherited it from my grandparents when they no longer needed it in the early nineties. Albida.
I pulled out the trusty mower today to reduce the weed patch to a reasonable height after all the unusual rain we have had recently sent it very wild. My poor mower is a Victa and is getting on for 30years old as I inherited it from my grandparents when they no longer needed it in the early nineties. Albida.
Here's our mower in action at home, working like its never worked before. We've had about 500mm of rain over the last few weeks, so between work and the rain, it just didn't get done! I finally did it today because 1. I would of had to hire a slasher if it got longer & 2. Theres a cyclone off the coast heading down our way with lots more rain im sure!!
The mower is a Rover Professional series with a 6 hp briggs & stratton with overhead cam. Not sure how old it as, because i found it at the recycle markets for $10. It just needed the correct spark plug installed and it started first go and still does!
The mower is a Rover Professional series with a 6 hp briggs & stratton with overhead cam. Not sure how old it as, because i found it at the recycle markets for $10. It just needed the correct spark plug installed and it started first go and still does!
This is an old Victa mower I use to cut the grass at the community garden I belong to.
It's a Victa Supa, 2 stroke mower about 10 years old. CC rating unknown.
I last used it Sunday 7 March 2010, when we had a working bee at the gardens.
It's a Victa Supa, 2 stroke mower about 10 years old. CC rating unknown.
I last used it Sunday 7 March 2010, when we had a working bee at the gardens.
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This is our Enviro-mower. It is battery powered and you have to charge it up overnight. The battery is pretty knackered but it still cuts the grass for 20 minutes or so.
We got it 3 years ago and used it probably a month ago to mow down the dandelions.
We got it 3 years ago and used it probably a month ago to mow down the dandelions.
We've had this lawn mower for about 6-7 years and I have to embarrassingly admit I can't remember when I last used it.
I also have to admit I don't enjoy gardening and nor does Mr red tag so we have someone come once a week who takes care of it all for us.
We would sooner be caching
Thanks OldSaint
I also have to admit I don't enjoy gardening and nor does Mr red tag so we have someone come once a week who takes care of it all for us.
We would sooner be caching
Thanks OldSaint
Here's me mower. It's a 12HP Kubota which I picked up 2nd hand about 6 years ago.Due to the drought,I cannot remember the last time I used it which should be evident by the amount of dust and cobwebs covering it and the two flat tyres and I suppose the battery would be flat by now.We are just coming into our wet season so it might get a run soon.Thanks for the cache.
Hello OldSaint!
It is I, Sonic the super bird!
Since I do not do the mowing as I am a cockatiel, I have gathered information from PF2 about our lawn mower and this is what I got:
It's a Victa 2 Stroke. It's over 20 years old, as my owners have had it "for a while". 160 cc and used it a couple of weeks ago.
As you can see in the photo, PF2 doesn't use it much, its been through alot and it lives downstairs.
Our motor for our mower is similar to Cheesy Pigs'-But ours runs on methane that it produces, which let me tell you, it stinks REAL BAD.
TFTC OldSaint.
Over and out,
SONIC THE SUPER BIRD.
It is I, Sonic the super bird!
Since I do not do the mowing as I am a cockatiel, I have gathered information from PF2 about our lawn mower and this is what I got:
It's a Victa 2 Stroke. It's over 20 years old, as my owners have had it "for a while". 160 cc and used it a couple of weeks ago.
As you can see in the photo, PF2 doesn't use it much, its been through alot and it lives downstairs.
Our motor for our mower is similar to Cheesy Pigs'-But ours runs on methane that it produces, which let me tell you, it stinks REAL BAD.
TFTC OldSaint.
Over and out,
SONIC THE SUPER BIRD.
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I have an unusual mower that runs on beer. The best part about it is if you give the mower cash it does a happy little skipping dance all the way to the nearest bottleshop to refuel.
The mower on the left is mine. It's a Victa Sprint 375 with a Briggs & Stratton 4 stroke engine. The one on the right belongs to the WanderingMrs (aka SWMBO).
I can't remember when mine was acquired, but I didn't mow any lawns at all between about September 2000 and December 2006. SWMBO did all the mowing during that period due to my extensive health problems.
SWMBO won her Victa Tornado Edge Mulch or Catch mower with a Victa EcoTorque VEX60 2 stroke engine as part of a package comprising the mower, a brush cutter and a yard vac. I can't remember which breakfast TV show but it was probably Sunrise. It was won sometime in Spring 2007, but delivery was not made until almost Spring 2008 - our son had to take delivery because we were on our annual "Climatic Refugee" trip.
While we are away our son uses the Mulch method to look after our lawns, but when I do it I use the Catcher. Last time I mowed the lawn was yesterday evening starting at 7 PM, after a days caching.
*Recommended* *Overall Experience: 2*
T4TC OldSaint
Keith
PS. Coords are for my nearest cache, GC180EJ WanAus 30 - Tranquil Lake, a very short walk from home.
I can't remember when mine was acquired, but I didn't mow any lawns at all between about September 2000 and December 2006. SWMBO did all the mowing during that period due to my extensive health problems.
SWMBO won her Victa Tornado Edge Mulch or Catch mower with a Victa EcoTorque VEX60 2 stroke engine as part of a package comprising the mower, a brush cutter and a yard vac. I can't remember which breakfast TV show but it was probably Sunrise. It was won sometime in Spring 2007, but delivery was not made until almost Spring 2008 - our son had to take delivery because we were on our annual "Climatic Refugee" trip.
While we are away our son uses the Mulch method to look after our lawns, but when I do it I use the Catcher. Last time I mowed the lawn was yesterday evening starting at 7 PM, after a days caching.
*Recommended* *Overall Experience: 2*
T4TC OldSaint
Keith
PS. Coords are for my nearest cache, GC180EJ WanAus 30 - Tranquil Lake, a very short walk from home.
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My mower is 2 years old I know the 4 stroke petrol engine is 4.5 hp and it has a key start and is self propelled. It takes me about 45 mins to mow all my grass now, it used to be quicker with my old ride on mower but this gives be a bit of fitness too.
This is my "brand new" mower wich I got from a friend last week. As you can see it is ready for some heavy duty!!!
The brand is commando, wich suited the need!
As is was a gift, I have no idea how much CC it has and I can only estimate it would be at least 10 years old?
The brand is commando, wich suited the need!
As is was a gift, I have no idea how much CC it has and I can only estimate it would be at least 10 years old?
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I mowed this morning as I intended to look for a Trig on an island (Windang) & low tide wasn't until 14:34.
The mower is a Rover, about 8 years old, capacity unknown & have lost the book. It only uses half the quanity of oil (50:1). My dog (bull mastif X) wanted his photo taken so have included him. He is why you won't be found in my back yard.
Woof.
The mower is a Rover, about 8 years old, capacity unknown & have lost the book. It only uses half the quanity of oil (50:1). My dog (bull mastif X) wanted his photo taken so have included him. He is why you won't be found in my back yard.
Woof.
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