I helped a friend clean out part of his barn. I came home with this
The engine turns. Anybody know anything about the history of these. Good Luck, Rick
Posted August 28, 2014 - 12:32 PM
Is that a Briggs 5s-6s without the cylinder shroud?
Posted August 28, 2014 - 12:41 PM
is it complete? plan to restore?
Posted August 28, 2014 - 03:08 PM
Is that a Briggs 5s-6s without the cylinder shroud?
Most likely, yes, it is.
Posted August 28, 2014 - 03:30 PM
Nice reel mower. I'm extremely jealous. My boyfriend and I really like the looks of these.
Posted August 28, 2014 - 07:55 PM
I have a Continental with original Excello decals.
Ben W.
Posted August 28, 2014 - 08:05 PM
Nice reel mower. I'm extremely jealous. My boyfriend and I really like the looks of these.
Do you two have an Eclipse?
Posted August 29, 2014 - 06:49 AM
I will post a couple of better pictures later today. This was bought new by my friend's father. I have an Eclipse reel mower and an Eclipse Sickle mower. All in poor shape. Good Luck, Rick
Posted August 29, 2014 - 06:58 AM
Posted August 29, 2014 - 04:46 PM
Do you two have an Eclipse?
I have a couple of Eclipse reel mowers. I have an Eclipse Speedway, Hahn Eclipse, and a Eclipse Rocket.
Posted August 31, 2014 - 07:26 PM
Briggs 5-S for sure, nice find Rick !!! little cleaning and it will look good, my Monarch reel has the 5-S also.
Im out of tarps too.
Edited by trowel, August 31, 2014 - 07:27 PM.