SPECIFICATION

The Motomatic (and its earlier variants) was essentially an Ogden hand-mower with a petrol
motor on top. A number of Australian companies followed this design trend, capitalising on
post-war prosperity, but making these powered lawnmowers available to the working classes by
cheapening the 'traditional' reel/roller lawnmowers. The selling price was comparable to the
rotary mowers offered at the time.

- Tor 49 air-cooled British two-stroke engine
- Lanyard (rope) starting
- Power to reel only. This machine was not self-propelled
- 13" inch cutting width
- Transmission via V-belt with spring-loaded adjuster
- Six bladed cutting reel
- Flexible bottom blade for shock protection
- Steel rear roller with ball bearings

MODELS
There were four models running in sequence. The major changes were the moving of the
fuel tank to the handle, and the fitting of a cowling for fan assisted cooling.
Minor changes included changes to the paint scheme. Here are the models:-

M 1952-53
M53 1953-54
M54 1954-55
Motamatic 1955-60

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