PART 3 - More Improvements

By 1960, The Anglo-Australian Engineering Company had made two significant improvements to their machine.

The first improvement is the use of an up-dated power unit. The engine in the company advertising is
simply described as a '3.6 H.P. petrol engine'. It should be no secret that the engine was a Victa Industrial Unit
- probably a Mk 11 Tiger Standard.

The second improvement is the move to a synthetic, nylon woven catcher bag. This catcher had a
'transparent rear panel' whereby the operator could see grass being collected.

Note in the copy the company's pronouncement that the Collect-O-Matic was
'The most advanced rotary mower in the world'...

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In this late 1961 advertisement from the large A.C.T. dealer Scott's, there is explicit reference
to the engine being a Victa. Also note the mower cartons in the background and the discounted price.

These must have been colourful machines with their tartan-checked catchers.

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TO BE CONTINUED ...