Qualcast Suffolk Punch S30Petrol LawnMower & garden tools
Everything in working order. This lawnmower is arguably one of the first modern lawnmowers and certainly one of the most popular. Built by Suffolk Iron Foundries of Stowmarket, which became part of Atco-Qualcast, the Punch was the company's first powered mower. This 14-inch cylinder machine was notable for its inhouse-made engine and dual-drive facility that allowed the drive roller to be disengaged, leaving the blades spinning for manoeuvring round flower beds. The single-cylinder, cast-iron engine is incredibly reliable. The only vulnerable parts are the cutting blades and long drive chains, which become detached after hitting toys hidden in long grass ?? Engine: 75cc, one-cyl, four-stroke Top speed: 4mph 0-walking pace: 4 sec Economy: 1 pint of petrol per hour on average Why you want one: cheap and effective way of getting a classic English striped lawn. You might not know: the Punch was named after the eponymous heavy horse. Read More