OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions On Ride On Mowers Questions On Ride On Mowers Frames DECKSON - old ride on

Hi new to the forum looking for some info on a ride on
Think it's a greenfield it has a non adjusting deck a 5 hp b&s and a gearbox with a lever for forward and reverse just in front of the crutch area
Unsure how to put a photo into a url any one give me any ideas on where to search to find its brand and model, can not find any numbers or plaques on the chassis.
On the motor it has
model 130902
type 0247-01
code 81113010

Hello sj66!

Welcome to the ODK forums.
What we need is a photo or two.

Here is a tute on how to upload photos HERE.

Hope this help.
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JACK.

Thanks Jack thats it, old camera best i can do
What is it?

Hello

I believe these are Australian Decksons, made by John Deck and ... sons.
There are a couple on offer on eBay HERE.
There is a restored one on YouTube HERE.
I guess it was made to an American design HERE.

Hopefully a member will be able to supply more info.

Hope this helps.
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JACK.

Would love to see some photos of the drive system. Is that lever forward/reverse and neutral or is there a clutch system?

Hello Aussietrev

I think that is the same gearbox as the early Rover Colts used -
meaning there must be a simple belt clutch and pedal (R.H. side).

An interesting little machine.
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JACK.

Yea it has forward, neutral and reverse selection and the pedal on the right hand side
Any idea of it's age I have googled it but no info ?

Hello sj66

The engine code for your machine reveals it was built
on 30 November, 1981.

I guess this would make your machine a 1982 model.
Deckson started lawnmower production in the mid 1960s and they also made
walk-behind rotary lawnmowers.They are often remembered for the
mini-bikes they made.

Hope this helps.
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JACK.

Thanks Jack you are a wealth of knowledge
I think I may hot rod it

Ahh, these things. They were a fairly short-lived mid 1970's-on direct import by Deckson; CyberJack has correctly identified the US source.

Deckson sold them as their entry level 'Mowette' [note local spelling] model.

They were not a great success in our dealership area [Cobram, Vic] at the time; the lack of a floating cutter deck, and cutting height adjustment, was a distinct disadvantage.
The solid tyre wheels didn't help it, either.
IIRC we only ever stocked one of these, and it became a 'sell up from' sales floor unit, until some cheapskate actually bought it!

Having pulled off the cosmetics, pressure cleaned and got it running it is in complete working condititon so would be a shame not to do it back to original
I have searched for photo's of what it did look like brand spanker's eg. colour stickers gear ratio(ha ha) but to no avail any help ?

Look for 'mowett' info on the US forums. These units were not repainted for the Oz market by Deckson, just re-decaled.

Ta gadge will post a photo when finished thanks to everyone for your help