Vintage TRIMMER reel mower

This was under a pile of junk in my 98 year old neighbor's garage. Not used for at least 15-20 years by her recollection. She said I could just have it, so after a few days working on it, it's running strong, and cuts like a golf course. Has original Briggs and Stratton 3h.p. 4-cycle motor. They still make them, but new ones cost upwards of $1,600! Yikes!!

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Vintage
• Antique
• Lawnmower
• Mower
• Reel Mower
• Cylinder Mower
• Trimmer Mower

[motorhead69100]

I have a home series briggs & stratton special trimmer (circa 1940s - 1950s) that a guy wants to buy. It runs great, but I don't know what it is worth. Do you have any idea what the value may be?

[VolkswagenNut1969]

@motorhead69100 I wish I knew, but being a 40's or 50's model will make it desirable to collectors. There are lawn mower collectors websites out there. That would be a good place to start. ;)

[ChicoAZ964]

It's actually a TRIMMER. Also known as Trimmer of Fresno, California Trimmer, and most recently Eastman Trimmer. I just completed a FULL restoration of a vintage version (Profesional 25') and the clutch lever is exactly the same ("push" style). The "flip" version levers were introduced I believe in the 1980's. Trimmer has been around since 1935.  There were two versions of the 20" such as yours. A belt driven, and a chain driven. Yours is the better of the 2 (chain).

[VolkswagenNut1969]

Thanks Chico! It's one tough bugger, I know that much! ;) Now that I have my 2-cycle Lawn Boy, I plan on pulling this one apart and restoring it too.

[RainJetSprinklers]

Thats not a home model, home models had a flip lever, this one has the push. This is the professional 20" McLane reel mowers are junk, stick with cal trimmer.

[VolkswagenNut1969]

Thanks for the info RainJet, good to know! ;)

[Alexpelon103]

herby



[motorhead69100]

@VolkswagenNut1969

I have a home series briggs & stratton special trimmer (circa 1940s - 1950s) that a guy wants to buy. It runs great, but I don't know what it is worth. Do you have any idea what the value may be?

[greg93654]

I have a 20" Mclane mower. They don't hug the ground as well as the Trimmers.

[ChicoAZ964]

TRIMMER is #1! and always will be. Accept no others! McClane, Tru-Cut etc.