PART THREE – Mercury MK3 - Battery Electric
The big draw-back with mains-electric machines was …
the electric cord.

That idea tethered the machine to a household power outlet
and brought with it a clear danger to safe operation.

Folks had to be user competent and cognisant of
the dangers in using mains-electric mowers.

The much safer battery-electric mowers first appeared in the
1960s and Ransomes must have been one of the first players
in this market. This was Ransomes first battery electric mower!

The MK3 Mercury used the Chassis of the MK 1 and Mk2, but
with an enclosed battery and motor box. This was a streamlined,
elegant lawnmower. It was ahead of its day.

This brochure is from my collection and it is in mint condition.
As always, I make it available to members for viewing or as
a quality download.

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RANSOMES MERCURY MK3 BROCHURE