Bomford introduced a new version of its well-proven Pro-Cut cutting head, which now incorporates a retractable hydraulic roller, at the 2012 Lamma Show.
For any side arm user involved in both hedge and verge mowing, the roller on the back of the cutting head is essential for maintaining an even cutting height when mowing verges, although it can be a nuisance for hedge work.
The new Pro-Cut head has the benefit that on rough ground the roller can be quickly lowered on the move in order to raise the cutting height and so avoid the flails scalping the verge. Not only does this help result in a neat finish, but more importantly for the operator, it avoids excessive wear on the flails.
While the roller helps maintain an even finish when verge mowing, for hedge cutting it can more often be a hindrance than a help. The ability to be able to completely retract the roller, therefore, will result in a cleaner, neater finish without any interference caused by the roller running on the hedge.
The retraction assembly consists of a single hydraulic ram acting on a connecting shaft that is contained within the cowl support bar for added protection. The roller itself is protected and supported by the replaceable skid assembly and the retraction linkage system also incorporates an adjustable link to ensure that the roller can be maintained level.
For any side arm user involved in both hedge and verge mowing, the roller on the back of the cutting head is essential for maintaining an even cutting height when mowing verges, although it can be a nuisance for hedge work.
The new Pro-Cut head has the benefit that on rough ground the roller can be quickly lowered on the move in order to raise the cutting height and so avoid the flails scalping the verge. Not only does this help result in a neat finish, but more importantly for the operator, it avoids excessive wear on the flails.
While the roller helps maintain an even finish when verge mowing, for hedge cutting it can more often be a hindrance than a help. The ability to be able to completely retract the roller, therefore, will result in a cleaner, neater finish without any interference caused by the roller running on the hedge.
The retraction assembly consists of a single hydraulic ram acting on a connecting shaft that is contained within the cowl support bar for added protection. The roller itself is protected and supported by the replaceable skid assembly and the retraction linkage system also incorporates an adjustable link to ensure that the roller can be maintained level.
For more information visit: www.bomford-turner.com.
