Homko Lawnmower Promotional Film (1958)

[Applause] presenting the new look in power Moors for 1958 homeco with dramatic new styling years ahead designed a complete line unequaled in quality and value the Sleek 18-in jk50 with the new look a new silhouette rm20 with a streamlined look a powerful 22-in rf22 with the raish look The luxurious 22-in self-propelled ra 222 with the smooth look The Sensational allnew power arm with rotary mower roto tiller and edger attachments the advanced design 24in model AE 180 qual m l of all rotary riding mowers the Precision LP 230 with the Continental look of fine craftsmanship a reliable 30-in RR 140 with a deluxe look of quality yes for 1958 homeco sets the standard for the industry in real type Moors this exclusive design called box type construction set sets our product apart from any on the market box type construction is the backbone of all homeco real type mowers the heavy curved brush barer and cutter barer with large bearing surfaces on each end are mounted to the steel side frames with Shake proof bolts making a heavyduty box note The Eccentric positive type adjustment on the cutter bar once set shock that throws an ordinary mower out of adjustment does not affect home C here's a demonstration of how box type construction works when I Jam this steel crowbar into the revolving reel the mower remains in perfect alignment it still will cut paper like a fine pair of shears now let me show you the finest reel on the market the shaft is special alloy steel of high tensil strength cutting blades are o tempered spiders are extra heavy high tensil steel as all critical stress points on the mo this reel is finished ground on the bearings making it absolutely concentric a good real type MO is only as strong as its component parts our ball bearings on the Reel shaft are Precision ground moist mure proof and lubricated for the life of the mower the ring and pinion gears are made of copper zinc alloy giving high tensil strength over twice that of cast iron this hardened steel insert and the hexagon Paul have completely eliminated Paul and pinion problems just listen to its clear ring ordinary m are adjusted at the rear roller only the home Co mower is adjusted at both rear rollers and side frame keeping the platform level at all cutting Heights all controls are finger tip that's why homeco for 1958 sets the standard for all real type mowers homeco quality is clearly evident in its model LP 230 built in a complete range of cutting widths 18 20 and 24 in all with the latest type Briggs and Stratton engines raise the magic handle to start mowing with a marksman is far easier than you have ever imagined lower the magic handle stops automatically clutch can be operated manually if desired a perfect lowcost riding mower for level Lawns is the td1 170 24in belly goat at a price only slightly more than a walking model the Billy coat is the mower every member of the family wants to use it's comfortable with a rugged Briggs and Straton engine handy throttle automatic clutch reinforced front wheel yolk and all of Home CO's other Advanced features the RR 140 30-in lawn traveler unmistakably the Best Buy of the riding real type mowers homeco suppurative craftsmanship is seen throughout the rugged All Steel chassis has built for years of endurance extreme flexibility of cutting unit for mowing on rough or hilly ground wide wheelbase for stability the famous trouble-free Briggs and Stratton engine mow in Comfort with the greatest of ease a full range of speeds forward and in Reverse as well remember too you can attach these accessories and give your more the added utility of serving a multiple purpose in lawn grooming and for 1958 homeco sets the standard for the industry in the rotary Moors too first let me show you the basic design of all rotary Moors there are three General types of discharges on all rotary mowers front rear and side all rotaries mow only the front 180° of the circle as marked here in the green areas on the staggered wheel or front discharge mower here is the position of the blade as it starts to cut this is one Cutting Edge the grass is carried approximately 130° when the discharge begins grass cut between here and 180° cannot be discharged and until it is carried through the entire Ark causing a tremendous loss in Horsepower under most conditions grass cannot all be carried through this Arc most of it is dropped off in Wind RS and if the grass contains moisture it builds up along the frame sides then falls off in gloves on a rear discharge Moore this is even more prevalent all 180° of mode GR must be carried to the rear Shute causing most loss of horsepower wind drawing and Globs on a side discharge home Co mower all grass is discharged immediately using minimum horsepower our large Shute is set slightly back of Center enabling all grass clippings to be discharged at High Velocity eliminating wind rose completely efficient there are also two basic wheel designs on rotary Moors staggered and balanced exhaustive test by our Engineers concluded that the staggered wheels cause the mower to pitch forward in the right front corner on rough terrain causing an uneven high low cut they also leave three wheel tracks on the balanced homeco wheel Design This does does not happen these parts are from our model ra 222 here is an all steel home Co frame next to a cast aluminum frame now watch the demonstration of what happens when they are struck with a heavy object such as bones or rocks when mowing note the indestructible home Co Steel isn't even damaged while the brick broke the aluminum making it extremely dangerous in use all home cor rotaries are steel now let me show you why home cor rotaries are unequal in price quality and performance all critical construction points on the main frames are reinforced with extra heavy gauge high tensil steel all home cor rotaries have a wide range of cutting Heights our trouble-free realtime Drive is also used in our self-propel rotaries this cutaway transmission and drive is totally enclosed for dust-free operation servicefree long life nylon belt is engaged by positive idler type clutch gears in the two-speed transmission run in oil the same as your automobile and here is the most Sensational development since the invention of the rotary Mo the exclusive flexor Blade with the free swinging tips let me show you how it works versus a one piece blade when you hit a solid object with a one piece [Applause] blade like that what happens correct the shaft or blade bent setting up the vibration and an expensive repair bill now watch what happens when you hit the same object with the home Co Flex door blade note the engine doesn't stall no damage blade or bent crankshot the operator can continue to mow that's why we say homeco and 1958 has set the industry's rotary mower standards the Sleek new economical jk50 matches higher priced mowers feature for feature modern styling it's racy yet functional design offers the easiest operation built for small and mediumsized Lawns this lightweight trimmer type rotary is packed with punch powered by a Briggs and Staten engine it mows the finest Lawns carpet smooth home CO's Workhorse the 20in rm20 is a heavy duty exponent of the new look 10in and 6in wheels make it America's most maneuverable rotary if the mowing is extra rough remove the front gun and the rm20 will slice through the toughest going it's the allpurpose more for fine Lawns or for Rural use in Weeds or along fence rows the Slim Trim rf22 beat Glides over larger Lawns cutting them down to size the powerful Briggs and Stratton engine snaps into action the large sight discharge shoot expels grass clippings evenly without wind RS because the flexor blade extends beyond the wheels it's as easy to trim with the rf22 as it is to mow the main lawn the Swift Shore pulse action of the self-propelled 22in ra 222 Thunderbird is the greatest thrill in rotary mowing the powerful engine drives the blade and the front wheels giving maneuverability and effortless fingertip control start full range of mowing speed needs and stop discover for yourself how completely you are in command of this versatile performer Advance the throttle lower the clutch lever to move forward there's no pushing the self-propelled heavy duty Thunderbird does the work when you want to stop merely raise the clutch lever then select your own speed high gear for easy mowing or low gear for rugged thick or wet Mowing and now the sensation new power arm the multi-purpose tool perfect for home and farm use alike for mowing for edging and for tilling use the power arm on a self-propelled rotary here's a power mower with everything everything you have a right to expect on a home C it self-propelled with all features identical to the ra 222 is there a back breaking edging or trimming job to be done in minutes you convert the power arm to an edger trimmer then Edge or trim with unbelievable ease leaving the lawn with a fine finished appearance but more is there soil that needs tilling convert to a rugged roto tiller with Husky ground pulverizing steel t the power arm becomes a hardworking garden tool a source of Pride to the homeowner Gardener and farmer but for inspired performance that whisks through any mowing job it's the AE 180 lawn mobile only homeco has so many exclusive engineering features not a maze of Drive belts that cause endless repair problems but the exclusive variable speed trouble-free planetary transmission with no gears to strip one lever control reverse and a full range of forward speeds from 0 to 4 and a/4 MPH fingertip clutch provides the easiest maneuvering conveniently located cutting height adjustment you start the allnew powerful four cycle gas engine mow on a safe four-wheel non-tip automobile type riding mower it's 24-in cutting swath will mow an acre or more an hour the extra- large discharge shoot prevents windrowing and its traction Type rear wheels takes it up hills and slopes in a breeze Salon mobile is both distinctive and highly functional a new riding thrill with fine mowers people want other fine lawn tools home CO's lawn sweepers are equally desired the ls 240 24in hand model is far easier to use and much more efficient than raking by hand and the luxurious self-propelled 24in model ps124 Lawn Sweeper is perfect for effortless sweeping on the smallest or the largest Lawns useful spring summer and fall for grass clippings leaves acorns weeds stones and debris and allpurpose sweeper that you merely follow people have asked for economically priced edges and trimmers homeco has them the NS 91 lawn Scout electric trimmer takes the hard work out of trimming in a g it converts to an edger the gas powered 9in lawn Scout is also two tools in one no more bending no more crawling no more blisters edge with ease turn the blade horizontally and trim the same way homeco is a nationally advertised brand name known purchased and used by hundreds of thousands of quality conscious customers throughout America who want the very best your homeco sales representative will give you full details of Home CO's outstanding dealer demonstrator program homco is manufactured by Western Tool and staffing company De Mo Iowa the world's largest producer of power lawnmowers homeco provides the fireworks in the mower industry homeco sets the trend in power lawn mowing homeco stands for Extraordinary craftsmanship homeco brings you the new look homeco establishes the standard for today and tomorrow and homeco establishes the standard for today and tomorrow and power mower Beauty and performance a leader leads and home's daring new design is added proof of Home CO's leadership [Music]