[Iluvtruks0]

Well as some of you know, I made a long road trip last weekend up to NJ and back to NC in 2.5 days. The trip was for some business, but on my own time, I had the pleasure of stopping in the little town of Manalapan NJ. I met up with a member from another tractor forum and we worked a deal on this sweet little baby!

Its a Mott Hammer Knife Mower, also known as a flail mower. It was said to run, but poorly. I was able to see some pics before I got there so I halfway knew what I was in for. The seller was younger feller in college that had bought another toy and didnt need this one anymore. As soon as I got out of the truck I knew I was in love. Then he cranked it and it ran pretty good in my opinion. Surged a bit at high idle but everything was there and worked properly. The knives are in great shape, and after further researching, I found that these were available with short or long knives, for rough or finsh cuts respectively. I got the long knives which I would prefer to have. Basically Ill be able to mow my yard with this unit behind the golf cart.

8hp Briggs and I think the engine serial number dates it back to 78. I hooked it up today and it fired right up. Did a little adjusting on the carb and took it to my neighbors side yard that has grown up. One pass and I knew this baby was the ticket. Only one pass because I ran out of gas. I did get some pics of it though and Im really happy with my new addition to the fleet!

ENOUGH rambling...heres the proof.