meadowfield 2,545 #26 Posted January 5, 2014 Wow! Charlie, I think I might hire you as my researcher . That's another model I've never seen.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 142 #27 Posted January 5, 2014 This one is for sale mark up your way maybe it's time to grow the collection! Apparently this one is called a 7HP 'R' Ranger 3 gears plus reverse in a H pattern gear box, although. It says hasn't run for years! But no jobs to small for you, as you have proved with the 4x4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 142 #28 Posted January 5, 2014 Now now I think I should start charging for this information, I have just found a 1974 sales brochure from norlett ride on mowers! The brochure was up for sale a while back, the leaflet said it in includes three models, they are, Scout, Ranger, And Commander Hmm so.... We have found and seen the ranger and the commander models now I'm on the hunt for pics of the Scout model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killersheep 0 #29 Posted January 5, 2014 Charlie your some pup! Was that green one a norlett though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 142 #30 Posted January 5, 2014 This one? If you're talking about this one, Yes this is a norlett, the norlett 7HP 'R' Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killersheep 0 #31 Posted January 5, 2014 Grand same as mine then. Even with the h gearbox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 142 #32 Posted January 5, 2014 Shame about the phone not letting you upload the pictures, would love to see more detailed pics of yours, does your run and drive? Is this another tractor to your collection? Or is this a start to a collection, or is it just a one off thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killersheep 0 #33 Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) I'll try and get photos up sometime soon (good ones!) it doesn't run at the min as the boy who had her before me made a mess of it trying to change the ignition and the engine parts are here there and everywhere the gearbox and everything else tho is mint! So i have a 3 cylinder Kubota diesel lined up for it at some stage as the v7 original engine would be impossible to find Although I'm not worried that it doesn't run when I bought it as it only cost me £20 off somebody who clearly didn't know what the had! It's my first miniature tractor which is the first of a collection that will be happening soon! Edited January 5, 2014 by killersheep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 142 #34 Posted January 5, 2014 Well good luck with everything, if you are starting to collect garden tractors Cough WHEEL HORSE Cough! I may say I think you should try get a wheel horse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killersheep 0 #35 Posted January 5, 2014 I know where there are 2 wheel horse c101's near me so they're next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 142 #36 Posted January 5, 2014 Defiantly get them if you can, if you was closer to me, I'd jump at the chance I've been looking for another horse now for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #37 Posted January 5, 2014 Here's a pic of the lawn ranger outside I know where there are 2 wheel horse c101's near me so they're next! Get them :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 142 #38 Posted January 5, 2014 Mark was that before it was restored! Or is that another one you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #39 Posted January 5, 2014 We have 3 lawn rangers, this one is my youngest Finns. It's a worker, our garden gets its grass mowed with this. It's totally original, with v70 engine and peerless 3 speed box. The shiny one you see on the site and so Ardingly 2 years ago is my brothers. My dad also has one with a Briggs 8hp fitted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 142 #40 Posted January 5, 2014 Looks good for a worker I like a horse in its work clothes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #41 Posted January 5, 2014 Have you got the link or pic for the brochure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #43 Posted January 6, 2014 Charlie sent me it Anyone got anything similar to share? we are hunting down a Norlett scout... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldhorse 6 #44 Posted January 6, 2014 I have the same brochure, and price list - the list shows four different models of Scout priced between £225 and £290, three models of ranger between £270 and £350, and the T8/Commander at £480. Quite a price range, I dread to think what £480 in 1974 would be in today's prices! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #45 Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) I have the same brochure, and price list - the list shows four different models of Scout priced between £225 and £290, three models of ranger between £270 and £350, and the T8/Commander at £480. Quite a price range, I dread to think what £480 in 1974 would be in today's prices! Wow! any chance you can share? I'd love to update my site with more information on Norlett. What is a scout based on? I have a hunch it is a Lawn ranger... cheers mark btw any update on your commander? Edited January 6, 2014 by meadowfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killersheep 0 #46 Posted January 6, 2014 The norlett based on the lawn ranger was called the norlett 7hp r ranger so scout I think would be the base smallest model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #47 Posted January 6, 2014 I have the same brochure, and price list - the list shows four different models of Scout priced between £225 and £290, three models of ranger between £270 and £350, and the T8/Commander at £480. Quite a price range, I dread to think what £480 in 1974 would be in today's prices! Just an idea of values at that time. In Dec 1974 the Wage for an Agricultural Worker was £21.40 pw. UK Average Weekly pay was about £53. You could buy a 3 bed Terraced House for £3100.00....................and a pint of Ale was about .26p. Good to see these Bits of Tractor info coming to light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldhorse 6 #48 Posted January 6, 2014 Hi Mark, still not finished commander resto, bogged down with B/C 100. Don't think the Scout is Wheelhorse, looks more Westwood/Mountfield Lawnbug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #49 Posted January 6, 2014 Hi Mark, still not finished commander resto, bogged down with B/C 100. Don't think the Scout is Wheelhorse, looks more Westwood/Mountfield Lawnbug Hmmm, looks like either an early mountfield or a Toro RER. Oddly enough my brother has both - maybe need to check. Are there any other pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldhorse 6 #50 Posted January 6, 2014 this or this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites