Hello
ODK History Lovers
As a lawnmower researcher, the name
Ajax is problematic.
It's a
generic name with references to mythology, people, technology, sport, vehicles, literature,
music, art, cleaning products, and even video games. Ajax was a name brand which made several
appearances in
Mickey Mouse stories. I guess that is where I remember the name from; along with
that cleaning powder I used to scrub the sink and bath tub with ...
Generic lawnmower names are the hardest to search for, for this reason.
Ajax was used as a Scott Bonnar model from the 1930s; it was a famous and popular Ransomes push
mower; and New Zealand produced its own Ajax - a small powered reel mower from the 1950s.
This record is about the NZ machine.The
NZ Ajax was of a most unusual design - being a reel-roller lawnmower, but fitted with a rear catcher.
I have just one advertisement in my collection, and it is undated. My best guess is that this machine dates
from the
mid-1950s.
TO BE CONTINUED ...