Hello ODK History Lovers

It seems to be forgotten that Villiers played a significant role in powering
4-stroke rotary mowers in the early-to-mid 1960s, with their Lightweight 4-stroke
engines.

At this time, the Kirby 4-strokes were the most common engine, then Briggs, then ...
Villiers. What is not appreciated is that this engine was used by a significant
number of the lawnmower manufacturers at this time - sometimes with exclusive use;
other times as one of the power unit options. This record remembers this forgotten
engine, developed in the final decades of this great engine manufacturer.

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KNOWN AUS MOWERS using the Villiers Lightweight:-

- HG Palmer
- Rover Mowers
- Scott Bonnar
- Singer Mowers
- Southern Cross
- Supa-Swift

I am unsure whether the design originated with J.A.P. or with the parent company
(at this time), Villiers. It was sold under both brands and made in two sizes:
125cc & 150cc. I believe only the 150cc Villiers version was used in Australia.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

Last edited by CyberJack; 10/04/21 05:22 PM.