I believe this mower was my grandfather's. I would guess the 40s or 50s? The handle says "New Favorite" -- American Lawn Mower Co. Can anyone hazzard a guess? Of course I could never sell it, because I can't keep the carb clean on my Toro!
Any leads on a manual would be appreciated, too. I would love to raise up the cutting height, but it appears maxed out.
You will need to do some research to find a value. Search online for possible buyers and collectors and check EBay and Craig's List for prices of similar mowers.
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
How old is this mower and what state made it?
I see the name Wells Co on the wheel of this mower but when I look up this company there is nothing about it at all. I can give you an idea about how much this is actually worth but not how old the mower actually is. These push mowers are listed for sale around $60-70 on eBay. They normally sell for right around this price so that would be the value of the mowers. Your mower is in poor condition and needs quite a bit of work. If you'd like to restore this mower you may get a high price when you try to sell it.
I have a 1912 reel lawn mower. It's in great condition and cuts very well. How much is it worth?
These types of mowers sell for 60-75 dollars online. That is the average value that people are willing to pay for one. There are a very few cases that a person has paid a bit more for one of these. That normally is through an online forum for lawnmowers.
I guess my first question would be; how do you know it was made 1912?
Are there any markings or numbers anywhere?
Is there any of the original color still showing?
Does the mower have all steel wheels?
Does it appear to have the original blades (this may show some indication of how much it was used)?
Has this been in the family or is it a purchase?
All of these questions/answers will help if you try to sell this mower.
As a general rule, most mowers like this will be listed for sale as 'pick up only' as shipping would be expensive.
From looking at some sold 'no brand name' reel mowers (not easy to find) it appears they are selling for between $20-$150 but these are slow sellers and there is no way to tell how long the seller has had these mowers listed for sale.
Almost all sold mowers that I've found are for 'pick up only' so the area would have a lot to do with the sold price of the mower.Here is one similar mower listed for sale on eBay; notice the pictures and description so you can get an idea of how to list your mower - wherever you decide to list. You can place a 'watch' on this listing to see if it sells.
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This a similar mower that sold for $129 with pick up only but take a look at the pictures, etc.
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There are probably more reel mowers sold on eBay than any other site so check out their for sale listings to see if you see any mower closely resembling yours and you can place a watch on it to see if it sells. Check out where it is located if it is listed as pick up only.
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You have to remember that asking prices are just the price a seller would like too receive for their item as only a sold item - exactly the same as yours - can show true current value.
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You might want to read what others have said in the past:
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You can send pictures to his site and see if they can provide any information.
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I would suggest you do a lot of reading on how to describe your mower and take a lot of pictures before listing for sale. You can list on eBay but listing on sites like Craigslist, USA4Sale, Facebook Marketplace and any other sites you wish.
You can start your price higher and lower it if no one shows an interest.
I have a Sears rotary mower I just purchased to restore. It has a brass plate on it with model number 1 2 3. 8161 and I was just wondering how old the mower is and maybe what year it was made, etc. Also I would like to know if there is a certain way to paint it. It has baby blue on the lower part of it and a red handle.
Thank you.
I have found a manual for an old reel mower from Sears. I know it may not be your mower but in cases like this the information in the book would work to restore your mower and give you a good idea how to sharpen the blade, oil the mower and bring it back up to mint condition. www.worthpoint.com/
Here is an excellent forum for you to join that talk about reel mower, how to restore them and the history of different mowers. I can not locate any information on this mower and I'd like to suggest that you visit this forum for some help. I was hoping to find an image of the mower that a person has restored in order to help you reppaint your mower but I was not able to do this one. Here is the link to the forum. www.rcuniverse.com/
You did not ask about value so I'm assuming you wish to refurbish your mower for yourself or maybe sell it after refurbished.
It would be nice to find an old manual or even a brochure but these are very difficult to find but occasionally eBay will have one listed for sale (unfortunately Worthpoint only provides information on items and does not have anything for sale.).
You may be able to ask your question on one of the lawn mower forums as they have very knowledgeable members.
I think it is a little unusual that your mower has Sears, Roebuck & Co. and does not have Craftsman.
You will have to join forums to ask your questions.
www.oldlawnmowerclub.co.uk/
thelawnforum.com/
aroundtheyard.com/
I have an old Craftsman (Yard Man) reel mower, model # 123.81730. The tag says it was manufactured by Yard-Man, Inc. I cannot find any information on it online.
Does anyone know where I can find any information on it, or what the value of it is?
Thank you.
I have not seen any evidence of these being very collectible so you would have to be looking for someone in your area that is interested in having a reel mower. According to where you live there may be people with almost perfect lawns that may be interested.
I could not find any sold listings of this particular model and that is the only way to state a 'current value' but this would not hold true with a mower as no two will ever be in the same condition nor sold in the same area.
I would suggest you list the mover on any site that has local listings so you can list it as 'pick up only' - Craigslist, USA4Sale, offerup, letgo, and etc.
You can start your price at a higher price - even $100 and just lower it if no one seems interested. Post a good description and several good pictures. These sites are all very easy to use.
You can also ask question on this site.
If it's in good working order, and sharpened, you can easily get $90 for it. Folks can buy a new one on Amazon for $60 or so, but they are NOT sturdy and require more sharpening.
If it's sharpened you could even get $120 for it
People still want these, for utilitarian purposes.
I need information on my (new) King O Lawn reel mower, it has 5 blades.
They are worth around $100. Thrifty Fun has a guide. www.thriftyfun.com/
You can also post a question to the reel mower guide.
www.reelmowerguide.com/
It sounds like you have just purchased this mower and are interested in learning how to use the mower and more about the mower. Here is a guide that is online about how you can adjust the blades on your new reel mower. homeguides.sfgate.com/
I can't seem to find a guide about the mower or even an old user manual to help you understand the mower better. However, I did find a few sites that if you have a problem learning about the mower or even how to use it, you can go there and ask your questions about your mower. This site has a list of all the most FAQ about the mower. You can find a lot of helpful information here - www.reelmowersetc.com/
I have a Charter Oak push mower, I believe it is late 1800s/ early 1900s. It is intact and markings are clearly visible. It is missing the small wheel on the right side.
I use an old reel mower for my yard, but acquired this older one that doesn't work. A friend said it might be worth something to someone. It says Townsend's on the handle and Townsend Flyer SP Townsend & Co on the wheels.
The wheels are all metal as are the mechanics. The handle is wood as is the neck from the reels to the handle. Any ideas?
Truth be told, people buy these types of mowers as long as they work.
In the condition it is in now you will be lucky to receive $15 for the mower.
If you list this online you will have to ask a large shipping price to send this to the person who buys it.
Your best bet is to try and fix this mower and get it working again and see if you can sell it on Criag's list in your area only.
I have my grandpa's old reel mower. It says Defiance. B 60, 1906. It still works, but the blades need sharpening.
Your reel is in good condition for the age - here is one without the handle for $60 - www.ebay.com/
Most older wheel mowers sell for right around the same price as a brand new one. The average selling price for mowers like this online range from $50-75.
I was wondering if anyone had an idea what my grandfather's vintage Adams Presto push mower is valued at?
The Adam's Presto push lawn mower is from 1932.
How much would one of these, circa 1938, be worth? It is running.
How much is a Yardman magic control gas powered reel mower serial# 1050-6 worth and possible year?
Does anyone have information about these machines?
Information on Royal Enfield: There does not seem to be very much information available on these machines.
It really appears that Royal Enfield was more into the manufacture of motorcycles much more than lawnmowers and many of these can be found for sale whereas I have been unable to find a mower for sale or sold on any outlet.
How do I find the value of an Excello reel lawn mower from the 1950s?
This is a very difficult item to research because there are just not that many vintage mowers listed on auction sites and that is where your best "guesstimates" of value can be found.
There have been sites that offered information on vintage mowers but it appears none are available now.
