G'day Richo and Norm,
If it's 28-inch die-cast alloy deck then I would say it's a Greenfield Tractor 11 VE or 11 VR
1977 – 1980 (The 11 VE / 11 VR Era
The Deck: 28-inch cast alloy deck.
The Look: This is the exact era that matches your steel tractor pan seat and the metal steering wheel with the 3 holes in each spoke.
the Fuel Tank Support (The Big Giveaway)
Because the 11 HP engine block was physically taller and wider than the 8 HP engine, Greenfield had to change how they mounted the fuel tank.
On the 8 HP: The fuel tank sits low and quite snugly over the top of the smaller engine.
On the 11 HP: If you lift the bonnet, you will notice a distinct, dedicated metal fuel tank support bracket designed to elevate and position the fuel tank specifically to clear the taller 11 HP engine shroud.
V = Vertical (This confirms the engine has a vertical crankshaft, meaning the shaft sticks straight out of the bottom of the engine to spin the blades).R = Recoil Start (The classic manual pull-start cord). E = Electric Start (It came with an ignition key and a battery so you didn't have to pull a cord).
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Cheers
Max.
