Reel Mower Freak 125 #1 Posted March 19, 2017 I just got back from saving this gem from the scrap metal heap. I won't start working on it until it's a bit warmer out but it seems all there and the engine is free. Pretty nice score for $25. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,481 #2 Posted March 19, 2017 I bet that thing's 250# with all that cast ! Nice score ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Mower Freak 125 #3 Posted March 19, 2017 It isn't light for sure. Didn't realize how big it was from the pictures. The reel is 22". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #4 Posted March 19, 2017 Nice...bet that thing was cream of the crop in it's day! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PSully 61 #5 Posted March 19, 2017 Very very nice! Any idea on the age of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Mower Freak 125 #6 Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, PSully said: Very very nice! Any idea on the age of it? I haven't done a search yet but I'll post when I find it. Once the weather warms up I'll post the collection. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #7 Posted March 20, 2017 That is an awesome piece.. I would of swiped it for that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Mower Freak 125 #8 Posted March 20, 2017 16 hours ago, PSully said: Very very nice! Any idea on the age of it? It's a 1952 Park 30. Now I need to search the engine. I'll need a manual for both I'm sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,321 #9 Posted March 20, 2017 18 minutes ago, Reel Mower Freak said: It's a 1952 Park 30. Now I need to search the engine. I'll need a manual for both I'm sure. Is that a Wisconsin engine, sort of looks like it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Mower Freak 125 #10 Posted March 20, 2017 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: Is that a Wisconsin engine, sort of looks like it? It sure is. I'm going to research it tonight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #11 Posted March 20, 2017 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: Is that a Wisconsin engine, sort of looks like it? That's what I was thinkin & makes sense since they were both local to each other in the day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Mower Freak 125 #12 Posted March 20, 2017 The engine was assembled in January of 1952. It's rated at 4.5hp. Wisconsin ABN. I might have something else to post later tonight...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Mower Freak 125 #13 Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Clearly I have issues but I think I'm in good company. Bought this just now. Another Jacobsen. 24 Estate with a two stroke. More work to do now. Edited March 21, 2017 by Reel Mower Freak 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Mower Freak 125 #14 Posted March 21, 2017 This isn't helpful. Narrowed it down a bit I guess.Same serial number for two different years. Name Prefix Item number Year Estate 24" (also R.W. version) 824 15150 1953 Estate 24" (also R.W. version) 824 15150 1957 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Mower Freak 125 #15 Posted March 29, 2017 It sure is nice to be able to email Jacobsen 65 years after they built these mowers and get manuals sent back within a day. Very impressive and free of charge at that. I'm starting with the Park 30 so I just pulled the carb and will bring it into work to have it cleaned in the ultrasonic bath. Just picking away at it for now due to time constraints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Mower Freak 125 #16 Posted April 18, 2017 I got the first old Jake running. Need a carb kit but it runs. Back lapping the reel now. Should be able to test it out this weekend. I'll start on the 2-stroke one once this one is done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
