Bill shared this rare Roof Palomino with the mower bed.

https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/083124-1970-Roof-Palomino-Lawn-Mower-ad.jpg

“Rare 1970 Roof Palomino two seater riding
mower. Only 300 were produced from 1968 -1970 this is one of the last 30 produced with a
Hi / Lo hydrostatic transmission. The Roof Palomino is original paint except for
the wheels. The Palomino runs and drives has working headlights and overall in good condition. Very
unique piece. Price $8000 or trade for 30+ hp 4×4 tractor with brush hog will ad cash depending what you have.”

These two Topeka Hiway mowers, built by the American Hoist and Derrick Company, are for sale. The second one shown has an original mower, which is rare to find.

1: https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/grd/d/moreno-valley-topeka-hiway-mower-hs5/7764505490.html

“Serial #2278 – 9772 Miles / 1311.4 Hours
* Unit Does Not Run & Does Not have the Mower *
* 4×4 Stick Shift
* 4 Cylinder Flat Head
* High/Low Transfer Case
* Front & Rear Differential
* Has pumps.
* Willy’s running gear

Units were designed for off-highway mowing.
# Could be used with tractor implements or build a custom 4 wheel unit.
# Would also make a good flail mower or a mobile log splitter.

2. https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/grd/d/moreno-valley-topeka-hiway-mower-hps5/7764505277.html

– Serial #2257 – 121.6 hours
* Unit Does Not Run *
* 4×4 Stick Shift
* 4 Cylinder Flat Head
* High/Low Transfer Case
* Front & Rear Differential
* Has pumps

* Willy’s running gear
Units were designed for off-highway mowing.
# Could be used with tractor implements or build a custom 4 wheel unit.
# Would also make a good flail mower or a mobile log splitter.

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This doesn’t run, but is a pretty complete example of a mower. I’m not sure how many had the “flail mower” attachment? Maybe that was common?

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/grd/d/moreno-valley-topeka-hiway-mower-hps5/7752409721.html

“Topeka Hiway Mower HPS5 with Flail Mower – Estimated Year: Late 60s – Early 70s
– Serial #2257 – 121.6 hours
* Unit Does Not Run *
* 4×4 Stick Shift
* 4 Cylinder Flat Head
* High/Low Transfer Case
* Front & Rear Differential
* Has pumps
* Willy’s running gear

Units were designed for off-highway mowing.”

Adam spotted this unusual Topeka Highway Mower. I’m now sure if there are any Willys parts on this model.

https://appleton.craigslist.org/grd/d/hortonville-topeka-highway-mower-rare/7416846939.html

“I had this running a few years ago. Ran good for its age.
6 cylinder Ford engine in it. large steel blade on the front. A real great piece. For any buddies collection. You are not gonna come across another one of these very often if at all. good project .”

I’m guess it’s been a while since this mowed anything. You can learn more from this manual.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/397484061292236

“Roof manufacturing Palomino kohler engine with hydrostatic trans runs great just don’t need any more. This machine is very unique and rare. for more info just message me.”