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1970 Roof Palomino Mower Bangor, PA $8000

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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.”

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2 Different Topeka Highway Mowers Yucaipa, CA $2500/each

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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.

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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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Topeka Hiway Mower Yucaipa, CA $2500

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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.”

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1975 Odd Jeep Riverside, WA $1000

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This odd thing includes an original sticker indicating it was sold by Sahlberg Equipment out of the Seattle area. At first I thought it was some kind of Hi-Way mower?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/341978032328401/

“Weird and rare jeep 4.2L (258) straight 6. Ran when parked 2 years ago Non running project Has title. Need a trailer or work out a way to tow it. Pm with questions”

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Roof Palomino Facebook Group

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Roger Martin shared the news that a Roof Palomino group exists on Facebook. Given their rarity, I wouldn’t have guess that.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1733489436893878/

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Unusual Topeka Highway Mower Hortonville, WI $2500

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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 .”

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1953? Topeka Hi-Way Mower Missoula, MT $3500

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Steve spotted this Topeka Hi-Way Mower. It runs and plows.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/504250164003346

“Topeka Hi-Way mower with plow. Willy’s jeep frame. Continental motor.. Professionally rebuilt radiator, reupholstered seat, previous owner rebuilt the motor. Starts right up and runs smooth.”

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Struck Mini-Beep Mower Enumclaw, WA $1450

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This seller added a few customizations to this Struck Mini-Beep. It’s the first one I’ve seen for sale west of the Mississippi.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/563279231502761

“This is a wood kit using plywood and wood boards. Craftsman 19 hr power and riding lawn mower axles. LED lights as well as a winch. Trailer was made from a child carrier. LED’s function. This was a project started by an ole friend, I finished it. Lots more options can be added for Parades or family functions”

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Roof Palomino Mower Williamsburg, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

There’s no mower deck.

“roof jeep was made as a mower in 1967 but no deck with it .made in Pontiac Illinois needs restoration $3000. Looks like willys flat fender jeep.”
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Roof Palomino MFG Mower Leesburg, VA $5500

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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.”

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