The Maschio Carla 500 features a working design that makes it ideal for use in narrow lanes. Ithas a reach of 5m and a high in-board pivot point that allows the flail to work alongside or tuck in tightly behind the tractor. It is suitable for tractors of more than 2,800kg in weight and with at least 60hp.
The Camilla hedge cutter will be popular for general multi-purpose use, for example trimming annual hedge growth and maintaining grass verges. It includes a large oil tank reserve to ensure oil keeps cool during long working periods. A range of arm lengths give it reaches from 4.5m to 6.0m in the top model which has a telescopic arm. It’s designed for use with tractors from 2,300kg and 60hp.
For more heavy-duty/professional use the Katia hedge cutter is capable of cutting hedges left for three years in stewardship schemes. It has a reach of up to 6.25m and requires a tractor weighing at least 3,000kg and with a minimum 80hp.
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| The Maschio Katia is a contractor’s hedge cutter with a maximum reach of 6.25m. |
“Over the past few months we’ve really put these Maschio hedge cutters to the test in the UK,” Maschio product specialist David Day said. “The feedback from farmers and contractors is that the controls are very user-friendly and the equipment well-designed and robustly built.
“In addition, operators have especially appreciated the benefits of the Avant forward reach technology on the Carla and Katia models. It allows the cutting head to be positioned alongside the tractor cab, or just in front, where it can be easily viewed by the operator.”
The Maschio hedge cutters also include: the CFS contour following system for high–speed verge cutting; a hydraulic slew for good transport positioning; and two safety devices – a mechanical shock absorber and a nitrogen accumulator – give double protection against damage.
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| The price of the 4.5m-reach Maschio Camilla is £16,762. |
“Sales of Maschio flail mowers have been tremendous, their well-balanced design and robust construction proving a hit with users,” Mr Day added. “The Maschio hedge-cutters utilise much of the same design–and-build technology, so although it’s a very competitive market, we believe they will make an attractive choice for farmers and contractors – both in terms of price and performance.”
Prices for the Maschio hedge cutters are: £16,762 for the Camilla 450;£20,425 for the Katia 550; and £17,915 for the Carla 500 (prices correct at January 2013).
For more information visit: www.maschio.co.uk.
