What was the first engine used in the Greenfield? We've read an article that says it was the Honda G30. I've also heard speculation that maybe it was only used in prototype.
Was the G30 used in production and for how long?
There are so many questions I/we would like to ask about the history of Greenfield but I'd like to kick off with this one as it's of particular interest to a few of us here.
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It was very nice to be so warmly welcomed!!
Yes. The Honda G30 was the first engine we used
We weren't spoilt for choice and a relatively unknown brand Honda was just about all we could get
I have the first Greenfield we sold
It was the second one we made
When I work out how to I'll post photos
I don't think we made that many with G30's but will try to find out because supply wasn't strong from that source and we were perpetually running out
We grabbed whatever Hondas we could I think we used G35 and G40's too but will check
We sold those machines hand over fist because they were an absolute revelation! So much so Honda Japan noticed and we eventually had a steady stream of the new more powerful G65
Of course we also trailblazed Fuji Robins successfully
Very much appreciate you looking into this and would very much love to see the photos of the machine you have.
I'm spending a little time over the break doing some work on the very tired G40 powered machine that I've got here. I'll post a few photos of work so far over the next few days.
Hello Lewis and prd. Many thanks prd for the assistance there.
Lewis, prd has sent me a PM about how we might get your insights and experience in a controlled way - as we know you run a large company.
It may be that this topic can be for questions to you, but the topic will be moderated to filter our irrelevant questions. I think the true believers just want to know better history about Greenfield - to set the record straight.
I have many questions, but one at a time, as prd has said. This is our best chance of setting the record straight about Greenfield Products, their great contribution to AUS lawnmower making, and the recognition of a great Australian inventor, Theo Reinhold.
Lewis, thanks so much for the photos!! They show that the very first machines were different again to the one G40 machine I have in the shed. Specifically the front axle pivot is different. The decals are different, the grille fluting is different and the colour- is the grey/silver original?
