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PART FIVE - Powered Versions of the JP Maxees
It is no surprise to me that a power version was offered for the Maxees.
Post-WWII, many companies offered conversion services and products,
both for side-wheel and reel/roller mowers.

It would appear that some OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), like JP,
supplied these machines 'in-house' to their specification, but may have
also offered an after-sales conversion.

This was typical of the times - with reel mower manufacturers wanting to
undercut traditional power lawnmower prices. Sometimes they could be sold
for considerably less that the full purpose-designed power mower.

There is good evidence that JP Maxees were offered here with power units.
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I believe they probably looked like this restored machine from Henry Ellis.
It has a small JAP engine.
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Source: OLC Grassbox 63, 2008