PART TWO - Popular Pedestrian Reel Range
Because of the complexity of this fold-out, I have used editorial judgment
in presenting the range. Let's start with the common pedestrian (walk behind)
machines. Yes, trailing seats were optioned for the larger machines.

Note that the smallest reel machine offered was the splendid Marquis - a
clear signifier of Ransomes' intention to move away from the residential
reel lawnmower market. The Twenty-Four, at 24" cut, was for larger residential
lawns, but not as heavy-duty as the 24" Matador. The Auto-Certes was Ransomes'
profession greens mower. It shared common engineering DNA with the Marquis.

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The Matador, Mastiff and Antelope were all suitable named for their heavy duty
applications. The Matador was the largest Ransomes to have a pressed steel chassis.
The Mastiff was Ransomes' largest pedestrian reel mower. The Antelope was the
general purpose surrounds mower.

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TO BE CONTINUED ...