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The machines are fitted with a brand new electric start engine. The battery recharges as the mower is used and a pull start is also provided. The mowers feature a new aluminium clutch cover, clutch lever and throttle. The body work has been stripped down, shot blasted and repainted. They cut at the rate of 76 cuts per metre, mow down to 5mm and can have a trailing so are ideal for croquet lawns. As far as cutting speed is concerned, allow about 30 minutes per lawn. There is a trailing seat option and the ability to tow a Brilliant Broadcast Sprayer. The machines are are covered by a 12 month Warranty. If a component fails due to faulty manufacture it will be replaced free of charge. General wear and tear is not covered by the warranty. Annual servicing is available from Raedy Set Mow Ltd. These mowers are upgradeable at a later date to the Brilliant Mower Specification with a 14 blade cylinder and 207 cuts per metre. Trade in If you want to trade in your old mower, please take photos and send to me. Shane will make an offer if he likes what he sees.                   I have been using an Atco Royale for 30 years. The machine is excellent for croquet lawns and cuts as low as 5mm. I always use the trailing seat which has the benmefit of a better rolling effect and it is easier than walking. Atcos are really robust and it takes about 30 minutes to cut a full sized lawn. Parts are readily available so the mower can be virtually everlasting. In fact Shane Cox upgraded my 30 year old mower to the Brilliant mower spec in 2021. It originally cost about £600 in 1980 has proved to be a great investment and now cuts as well as a £7000 mower. Duncan Hector Reconditioned mowers are covered by a 12 month Warranty. If a component fails due to faulty manufacture it will be replaced free of charge. General wear and tear is not covered by the warranty. |
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This is the exciting Brilliant 24" mower. It was developed as a result of discussions between me and Shane Cox of Ready Set Mow Ltd. All the working parts of the mower are new, but there is a big cost saving by using a reclaimed Atco Royale chassis which is sand blasted and painted. Thousands of these were made from 1964 to 2011. It was one of their most popular mowers and still exists today as the Allett Buckingham since Allett bought the manufacturing rights. Using a reclaimed frame reduces the cost and the carbon footprint. The cutting width is 24" which is ideal for croquet because it is easy to steer in pedestrian mode and when using a trailing seat. It has a 6.5 hp engine, a 14 blade cylinder and "shaver" blade for mowing down to 3mm. The gearing is machined to spin the cylinder faster providing a superb finish with 207 cuts per metre for a super smooth, fast surface. The clipping box is of large capacity and tailor made in aluminium for the mower. A further advantage is that an autosteer trailing seat can be attached which improves the rolling effect and is often the choice for croquet clubs because it makes mowing much easier. The trailing seat can be fitted with a hitch for towing a Brilliant Broadcast Sprayer. The mower has a 12 month warranty and annual servicing is available from Ready Set Mow Ltd. Spare parts are widely available and special parts such as gears will be available from RSM Ltd for years to come. If a component fails due to faulty manufacture it will be replaced free of charge. General wear and tear is not covered by the warranty. Trade in If you want to trade in your old mower, please take photos and send to me. Shane will make an offer if he likes what he sees.
I now use a Brilliant mower here at the Great Dunham Croquet Club and am delighted with everything about the machine. Speed is adjusted with a control on the handlebar - I like to set it and leave it. This means I get a constant speed without having to fiddle with anything. The clutch is a simple hand lever, after engaging you can take your hand away - there is no need to maintain a constant grip as you do on some machines. The cylinder is engaged using an on/off lever on the side of the machine. Again, no need to faff around with controls on the handle bar. The Brilliant mower is a delight to use, rugged in design and it tows the autosteer seat very easily . The finish at 207 cuts per metre is amazing and equal to any fine turf mower I have come across. The clipping box works well, with a good capacity and the clippings don't fall back . The box is easy to empty, one tip does the trick! Duncan Hector Brilliant Mowers are covered by a 12 month Warranty. If a component fails due to faulty manufacture it will be replaced free of charge. General wear and tear is not covered by the warranty. |
