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World's first motorised lawnmower restored to its former glory!

18 August 2014 0 Comments Sheds
  • The world's first motorised lawnmower has been restored to its former glory more than a century after being invented as the ultimate rich man's toy - costing the equivalent of £15,000 today. 

    Andrew Hall, 54, a gardener from Ilminster, Somerset, spent four years working on the 1.25 ton machine that was the forerunner of suburban lawns across the world today.

     

    The Ransome driveable mower cost £137 in 1902 - equivalent to £15,000 today - and was a 20th Century alternative to horse-driven and steam-powered mowers.

    Thankfully lawnmowers have come a long way since then! Check out our latest lawnmowers here - https://ilikesheds.com/cat/lawn-mowers/ 

     

    Read more here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2718878/Worlds-motorised-lawnmower-restored-former-glory-century-invented-ultimate-rich-mans-toy-costing-equivalent-15-000.html

     



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