Your old Snapper was from the 1950's and would be a collectible today.

It was good for rough cutting because the blade was belt driven and provided a degree of slip, should you hit something. Most rotary mowers today are hard coupled, meaning the blade is keyed and bolted to the crankshaft.

You might consider a mower with a blade-brake-clutch (BBC). These provide a measure of protection for the engine should you hit a rock or stump.

As for the roller/skid arrangement, I'm not sure anyone has something like that.

Another approach mighted be one of the wheeled string trimmers. They usually have a 5 to 8hp engine and spin very heavy line, and can knock down anything organic up to about 2" dia.

Hope this helps.

If you have a steep terrain to mow one should check out the Gizmow it is designed and engineered to mow hillsides and ditches. The machine does this by controlling our front caster wheels like a car and attaching them to the rear hydros. Also it is the only zero turn lawnmower with a steering wheel. If you would like further information you can find it at www.gizmow.com or www.dedistributing.com

Sincerely,
Eric Benning

Here is a link that might be useful: D&E Distributing

Many thanks fo rthe responses, but I really do want an old snapper. I travel across the USA fairly regularly and will go anywhere to pick one up.

Michael

Have you had any luck in your search for the mower?