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[zonie]

Hi, I have restored a few older Lawn-Boys in the last few years and enjoy the brand. I just brought home the oldest Lawn-Boy I have seen. It has a cast aluminum deck and an Iron horse engine. The emblem on the rear says rpm model 8FH12LB Lamar, Missouri. I think it to be early 50'S , anywhere to find any real info that anybody knows? appreciate any help, Scott

 

[7394]

I'm afraid I can't help on your question.. But don't be shy about posting pics of your latest oldie, sounds pretty cool..

 

[LB8210]

Have you tried Lawn Boy's web site?

 

[JohnBoy1]

As far as I know 8fh12lb is a 1952, a 8fh13lb is a 1953 and 8fh14lb is a 1954 with 1955 being the first year of the bricktop. Unclelee has more expertise in the 8fh12lbs. He is restoring a very nice one.

 

[Two-Stroke]

Yeah. Unclelee is doing some amazing work.

Link to the thread -- very good photos.

Please post some pictures of your LB.

 

[LB8210]

Lawn boy's web site service manual shows 8FH13 as a 1954 model. A 8FH12 is a 1953.

 

[unclelee]

Hey....8FH10LB and 8FH11LB are 52 year modles...the 12 and 13s will be a 53 year modle.
Very cool machine

 

[unclelee]

"Discussion of the Rotary Power Mower (RPM) company history from 1946 - 1952" - MyTractorForum.com - The Friendliest Tractor Forum and Best Place for Tractor Information
You may find this link helpful
Lee

 

[unclelee]

Hey....8FH10LB and 8FH11LB are 52 year modles...the 12 and 13s will be a 53 year modle.
Very cool machine

To be alittle more clear the odd numbered machines are transitional models from one year to the next so an 8FH13lb would have been produced late 53-early 54 as I understand it.

 

[unclelee]

View attachment RPM MODEL AND DATE INFO .pdf