This might be impossible to import but......

[DetroitDIESEL444]

I think its worth asking!

What do you think the chances of importing one of these for private use is???
I understand that it is probably not imported becuase of emissions/safety regulations.

http://www.yamaha.co.za/site/2152/view/pr46ut.html

 

[Justin1776]

Snorkel for mowing sea weed/ pond grass?

 

[TexasT]

Snorkle gets the air intake up away from the dust kicked up by the blade.

 

[bmwpower]

2 stroke engine? Other than that, what's the difference between this thing and something available in the states?

 

[Justin1776]

Yard boy made 2 stroke mowers available here. I've actually used them before to mow steep ditches. They are nice and super light

 

[M-technik-3]

2 stroke tends to spin the blade faster giving a better lawn care. Jacobsen made awesome mowers in the day but US epa does not want two strokes in the states.

OOP's meant Lawn-Boy aka the Green Mower.

 

[bobcatdan]

What the hell is a yard boy? Lawn boy had to quit their legendary 2 Stokes because of the EPA . There are a **** ton still around they run forever.

 

[Justin1776]

What the hell is a yard boy?.

I meant Lawn Boy, sorry

 

[capnrob97]

What the hell is a yard boy? Lawn boy had to quit their legendary 2 Stokes because of the EPA . There are a **** ton still around they run forever.

Why did the EPA go after Lawn Boy? You can still get two cycle weedeaters, chainsaws, etc.

 

[stratman977]

Tractors were legally imported here that don't meet us regulations. I don't know if you still can but maybe research gray market tractor importing. Its probably going to be way too expensive to make it worth it. Someone would already have though of it if it was cost effective.

 

[stratman977]

Why did the EPA go after Lawn Boy? You can still get two cycle weedeaters, chainsaws, etc.

It has nothing to do with lawn boy. They have emissions rules based on the size of the engine. Lawn boy (toro) made a conscious decision that they can't meet lower emissions requirements and still make a buck with 2 cycle. Your common consumer won't pay something like $1200 for a push mower.

 

[JASTECH]

Here is more on the entire line, now I am enterested, thanks for spending my tool money!

emgeeagencies.com/pg/28604/lawnmowers--yamaha

 

[Ken81590]

2 stroke tends to spin the blade faster giving a better lawn care. Jacobsen made awesome mowers in the day but US epa does not want two strokes in the states.

OOP's meant Lawn-Boy aka the Green Mower.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[Jbullfrog]

I have a 1958 Craftsman with a 2-cycle engine. It's only control is a lean/rich mixture control. It was one of the first horizontal blade mowers offered. It's great for mosquitos, as it smokes alot until it warms up.

 

[DetroitDIESEL444]

What about getting someone from south africa or something to ship it? Would they get it through customs?

 

[theoldwizard1]

Why did the EPA go after Lawn Boy? You can still get two cycle weedeaters, chainsaws, etc.

Not for long !

Blame CARB. EPA just followed.