gang reels and sweeper

[varosd 1,185]

whew! good to be back! Lets try this again!! The system went down just as I posted last week

My Dad had a friend give him and on to me a set of Roxy-Bonner gang reels,will need some de-rusting and WH paint (already RED!!) does anyone have any a set of these? They are made here in PA but their website isnt real good. i'm looking for old owners manuels/parts lists

next is a Parker HS-8430 Parker lawnsweeper for $25 ! (Thanks to my Big Brother Jim)

Ah! and look closer....

Wheel Horse is everywhere!! :dunno:

[can whlvr 994]

if you have a good set of reels and really sharp they cut terrific,less dust kicked up when its dry too

[varosd 1,185]

I agree!

Growing up in CT my Dad picked up a earlier set of gang reels since the B-80 36 RD was a little small for 2 acres. that set of gang reels were silver and I dont remember the brand. My Dad sold them when he moved to FL and when my folks moved back to CT, I got the good old B-80 (just painted the tin, hood, foot rest, fenders. just rattle can Regal Red but looks fine)

I have over an acre and some uneven parts and yet the gang reels roll over fine! I will need to get them a spin/relief sharpen in Lebanon, PA as just they havent been back lapped and the bed knife might a going over. still, for free not a bad deal!!!!!!

[Rollerman 290]

I have the same set of Roxy-Bonner reel mowers.

Old photo & the've been stored away for a long time, but they cut pretty good when I had them out.

Sorry I can't help with a manual.

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,147]

They look good! Whats the overall width?

Mike.....

[Rollerman 290]

60inches or so on my set....I believe :dunno:

[varosd 1,185]

sounds about right...I wish I had these back in NC with my hybrid Bermuda..that grass had to be cut every 4-5 days and would have looked great using the reels. Still looking for a C-160/161 with lift just to add little more chug power, but my K-181 pulls them just fine!

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

I have a set of R-B reels too. Used hard and put away dry. (they weren't blessed with regular lubrication)

Very primitive compared to what I'm used to, but as long as they cut the grass, right?

Reel & rear roller bearings are standard "off the shelf" pieces, but I haven't found a source for the knives, pawls, or other wear parts yet.

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,147]

sounds about right...I wish I had these back in NC with my hybrid Bermuda..that grass had to be cut every 4-5 days and would have looked great using the reels. Still looking for a C-160/161 with lift just to add little more chug power, but my K-181 pulls them just fine!

Its a bit of a drive but this is a nice machine.

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=32236

Mike..........

[varosd 1,185]

TT- Roxy is still in business here in PA near philly and have a marginal website and they don't always the phone, but parts are still available. They still sell gang reels and some of the parts on the new RT reels look the same.

http://roxyturf.com/

Mike- I saw that ad a couple weeks ago..looks nice. now just gotta find the dough! Is it still for sale? after 1 week w/o power during Irene and 24 hrs during the recent snow...my wife wants a portable back up generator...doesnt everyone!! :dunno:

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,147]

Mike- I saw that ad a couple weeks ago..looks nice. now just gotta find the dough! Is it still for sale? after 1 week w/o power during Irene and 24 hrs during the recent snow...my wife wants a portable back up generator...doesnt everyone!!

Yep, still for sale as far as I know. It sits in my neighbors garage.

Mike........