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Hello ODK History Lovers

The ageing Rancher 2 was looking decidedly old by the early 1980s.
A robust machine introduced in the late 1960s, it couldn't compete with
the newer Australian and imported designs entering the market in the 1970s.

The new Rancher (Rover Red) replaced the Rancher 2 (Rover Blue) in
about 1983. The Rancher was a totally different, modern design.

This was a robust machine designed for Australian conditions, but with
North American styling cues and features.

By the mid-1980s, Rover was boasting - truthfully - that the Rancher
was "Australia's Biggest Selling Ride-on Mower".

This 4-page brochure, represents the new Rancher for 1985, when the
GWA Group owned Rover-Scott Bonnar Limited.



TO BE CONTINUED ...

PART TWO - The Brochure
This brochure is from my collection and it is in excellent condition,
albeit with binder punch holes.

MODELS:
Note that Rover offered two Rancher models:
the tractor was identical, but cutting width changed - the 1755/170
had the 30" deck; the newer 1755/178 (38") had the dual-rotor deck.


As always, this brochure is made available for viewing
or as a download. Enjoy!