OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Restoring, Customising and Modifying Reel-Type Mowers Odgen M53

Hi IanOZ, Deejay and ODK members,

All very confusing would be true.

I agree with Globalmod Deejay that the M53 from 1953 introduced the new
tank-on-handle model. At this time the paint scheme and decals were changed.

At the time it was simply known as the Ogden Power Mower because it was the only
power mower Ogden made. It was also making the Model B and Model C push mowers, and
a very interesting square fan sprinkler . . .

By 1954 Ogden were using the cowled TOR engine, but the machine remained an Ogden
Power Mower. By 1955, Ogden had to differentiate this hybrid machine (an engine
placed on their Model B handmower) from their new power mower, the Rotamatic.
The Ogden Motamatic became at this time the new name for this Power Mower.

IanOZ, your M53 is highly collectable because these hybrid type machines were
made by AUS companies to compete with rotaries and they were half the price of
conventional reel/roller designs. Ogden did it; Pope did it; Crowe did it; and
Qualcast Australia did it with their highly successful sidewheel 16" Power Mower.

I am yet to find anyone with a Rotamatic; that would be a nice addition to your machine; and
of course you'd have to get a Motamatic as well. Oh, and you'd have to get the first, fuel tank
on engine model, also. I hope this helps your budget planning!

I just wish we could help with that "winged M" grass box decal/transfer.

All very problematic.
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JACK