AJAX Mark 5 Lawnmower by Ransome

Made:
1970
"Ajax" Mk 5 12" roller lawnmower by Ransome "Ajax" Mk 5 12" roller lawnmower by Ransome

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"Ajax" Mk 5 12" roller lawnmower by Ransome
Science Museum Group Collection
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"Ajax" Mk 5 12" roller lawnmower by Ransome
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

"Ajax" Mk 5 12" roller lawnmower by Ransome, marking the end of the line of successful versions of this style of mower

The AJAX Mark 5 was a manual lawnmower. It was the last of a succession of successful mowers of this Ransome design, and is from a very large collection of lawnmowers brought together by an individual family. A selection was acquired by the Science Museum to illustrate a number of stories relating to the history of grass-cutting, including the technology, the social context and sporting associations.

Details

Category:
Agricultural Engineering
Object Number:
2004-285
Measurements:
overall: 1000 mm x 690 mm x 1300 mm, 23 kg
type:
lawnmower
credit:
Colin, Mark & Simon Cope, Hildensborough, Kent