The Suffolk Punch cylinder lawn mower was first introduced in 1954 by Suffolk Iron Foundries of Stowmarket. Despite the Punch being their first ever motorised model, this company had a long history when it came to making agricultural and horticultural machines.
The introduction of the Suffolk Punch cylinder mower was a huge evolution in lawnmower design. A lot of its key components and features were seized by other manufacturers many years afterwards. Even today the majority of cylinder mowers have an incredibly similar layout and appearance.
The Suffolk Punch was one of the first popular mowers to be fitted with a compact but powerful 4-stroke petrol engine. Major components of the machine were built from pressed steel and light weight alloys which made a huge difference to other mowers at the time which were built from cast iron and heavy gauge sheet steel.
Many thousands of Suffolk Punch cylinder machines were sold in the UK and overseas making it an incredibly popular machine. They were the most reliable domestic motor mowers to ever be produced in the UK and still to this day have a very loyal band of dedicated followers.
Eventually, Suffolk Punch became part of the Atco Qualcast group, and the name was not heard of for many years afterwards.
Until now…
Suffolk Punch cylinder mowers are back!
The Suffolk Punch SP16c lawn mower is powered by an ultra reliable Briggs and Stratton 4-stroke engine making it environmentally friendly, neighbourhood friendly, and economically friendly. It also features power drive and a centrifugal clutch with variable forward speed controlled by the engine throttle. With 6 steel blades which produce 113 cuts per metre, and a cutting height range between 7 – 30 mm you can cut incredibly close to the ground for a neater finish. It even features steel front and rear rollers which provide the signature cylinder mower striped finish for that ‘classic garden’ look. With a 16″ cutting width this machine is suitable for smaller lawns. It can be purchased for £899.00 by clicking here.
We then have the Suffolk Punch SP20c lawn mower which is very similar to the SP16c, except with a larger cutting width of 20″ making it ideal for larger lawns. It is still powered by a reliable Briggs and Stratton 4-stroke engine and has power drive for ease of use. Again, with 6 steel blades which produce 113 cuts per metre and a cutting height range between 7 – 30 mm you can cut incredibly close to the ground for a neater finish. This machine can be purchased for £999.00, by clicking here.
Last but definitely not least we have the Suffolk Punch SP20cx specialist lawn mower which has a much more powerful engine than the other models. It also features 10 steel blades which produce 188 cuts per metre, and a cutting height range between 4 – 27 mm providing an even closer cut to the ground for a neater finish. With its 20″ cutting width it can tackle large lawns in no time at all! The steel front and rear rollers provide a striped finish on your lawn without any hassle at all. You can buy the SP20cx specialist mower for £1329.00 by clicking here.
The great thing about these mowers is that all three come with FREE Wilkinson Sword edging shears worth £29.99.
The Suffolk Punch cylinder lawnmower is synonymous to the striped lawn that is thoroughly desired by many all over the UK. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grab yourself a classic machine and truly renovate your lawn.
If you’re uncertain about anything, or would like further details, then call our highly experienced sales team now on 01263 820202 for helpful, friendly advice.
I bought my Suffolk Punch second hand over 50 years ago. It is the early version without the dog clutch to the roller drive. Apart from a rather dented grass box which still has the original decal visible it remains a going concern. Would anyone be interested in taking it over?
where can I find starter for a Suffolk 43DL
Hi Geert,
Good to see another user of the Suffolk Punch Model 43DL. Do you still the Manual for this mower, and the model year yours was approximately produced which will help me. Also ID details.
When I receive this in your email reply, I will see what I can do.
Kind regards
Frank
Sir,
I have had my Suffolk Punch 14 S for 25 years and is still going strong but over the years i have lost three of the drive cover screws and i cannot find anywhere to replace them. Can you help?
Kind Regards,
D.Robertson
Screws can be bought at Daymans DIY store,king Richard’s road,Leicester,they just have just have to be cut down to right length
Would you be able to give me the dimensions of the catcher please as mine was taken and I need to get one made up
Have not had good experience with my 14 inch Allett ever since it was purchased. Always had excellent service from my Suffolk Punch.Recently bought Mountfield 459 which I do not like. ? Any suggestions for a ‘Punch’ equivalent.
Many thanks
These little engines are not just good on mowers but are also ideal as an inbord engine in small dinghies. With the centrifugal clutch connected to the stern drive direct you can sit there on tick over in your boat and not move until you open the throttle…brilliant..been doing it for years!
Hello there all, can somebody tell me about my Suffolk super punch 17″ as I want to rebuild & restore this machine, it has E8207 on the side of the engine, can anyone tell me if it’s the cast iron engine or the alloy engine and if it’s a 75cc or a 98cc please ? Kind regards Gerry.
I still have my Suffolk punch and use it every week. I bought it second hand thirty years ago and it is still going strong, People ask how I get such a nice lawn, my answer is get a proper lawn mower not a grass cutter. I live on Vancouver Island Canada. Wish I could get a new one.
I’ve lost 3 of the 4 recoil pull start retaining screws, does anyone know what size and thread they are as I can’t start the machine with only one screw holding the recoil on
I need to get replacement centrifugal clutch for a Punch sp16c, do you know how I can get one?
Have you a coil&condenser assembly part no.E.8123 for my Suffolk 14″ Super Punch motor mower.Great machine but getting old like me.
Unusual design, not your typical ‘mower’ look. But if the reviews are any indications, they seem like a good, established brand.
Had a Suffolk punch for years these are superb machines!!
Yup. We have sold and serviced them for years. We love them!