OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Reel Lawn Mowers, Atco & Villiers etc. Webb cylinder mower. circa 1975

According to the B&S code, approx 1975. I have never seen one before, has anyone else??

only webb i have doesnt have a motor though

Hi Luke,
Here's a video of one in operation. Its a shame about the orientation!

This machine is known as the Standard, made in England, here's some info...Just scroll to Page 6 and look under 14". Click
HERE
A very nice little machine.

Hi Gizmo,

What a little ripper mate, Just a heads up, you will find some info on your machine in the link I just posted for Luke.

COOL ITS A WEBB WASP 2, 1947 TO 57. CHEERS DARRYL
the last pic is a wasp 1 restored i found pic online

Good work Gizmo, you have identified it.
Are you going to do a restoration like the machine in the last pic, except it will be a Wasp 2 mate?

well i managed to get the webb wasp decal for it. i will eventually restore it . but as with everything. so many projects and not enough time.dont have a catcher either,may have to try and prefab one when the time comes.i have about 40 mowers and a motor bike to restore and am renovating and have a lots of other ideas and projects going through my head that sometimes its all a bit daunting.i will for now just try to finish my renos before i can fully enjoy my mowers.

Hi DeeJay

I am working on a Webb 14 in standard and was hoping you still have some technical information on them. Anything would assist.

Regards

Willo

Hello Willo
Deejay is semi-retired from these forums.

May we have some images to confirm the model.

Maybe we can help...?

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Jack

Hi Jack

Thank you for your reply. here are two photos for you.

Hi Willo
These are great images for the record.
The Model Type & Code on the engine will give an accurate date of production.

The closest brochure info may be found here: -
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/60888/webb-range-1970s.html

This is a 14" Web Standard form the 1970s ... best guess.

Many thanks for recording your machine.
These were well-designed and built British reel mowers.

Cheers
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Jack

Hi Jack

Thank you for the information and your response. Unfortunately the engine cowl was missing when I got the machine, but stamping on some of the parts makes it a 1974 model and yes a 14" Webb Standard.

Bought a replacement engine and now starting to put it back together slowly. It was sitting in the open for many years so everything was totally rusted or frozen.

I have bought all replacement bearings and trying to get a replacement bottom plate at the moment. I have decided to paint it blue, just something different.

Will send you photos when I finally finish it.

Regards

Willo

G'day Willo

Many thanks for the reply.

I envy folks - like yourself - that take on these projects.
Webb is such an old and respected name.

They're pretty much forgotten on these shores.
Thanks for the promise of a resolution!

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Jack

Hi Jack

I have finally finished the Webb and wanted to show you the finished product. Just need to find a catcher for it now.

Also pickup up another Greens from Port Macquarie for another project, unfortunately missing the catcher so am on the lookout for one.

Will keep you posted on the progress.

Willo

Hi Willo
I'm so glad someone is looking at Webb here.
That is a remarkable transformation!

ODK thanks you for preserving these old mowers.
This is great provenance towards your machine.

Greens ...
I have fond memories - as just a teen - of using one of these at school.
It was an 'old mower' then.

Greens was one of the great triumvirate British makers, and their
Lightweight was their most recognised post-WWII reel mower.

I remember its landroll clutch was either off or on.
A quick pace was needed for a young fellow to keep up.

Greens is the classic 'old school' lawnmower.

Cheers
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Jack

Hi Everyone

I am currently working on a Scott Bonnar 3301 and cannot get the engine clutch lever lined up correctly as you may see from the photo. Can anyone guide to me to what I am doing wrong. I am assembling the shaft the same way it was dismantled but obviously I am doing something wrong. I would really appreciate any guidance.

Many thanks
Willo