Long grass and scrub with brambles and gorse can be the devil to clear, even with the strongest of strimmers.
And this is where modern scythe bar mowers come into their own as they can easily cut down this type of scrub and are much safer to use than the old-fashioned mowers of this type.
These machines from German engineering company Al-Ko are really strong and highly efficient at clearing this type of land and here are three from their range.
The Al-Ko BM 870-III Scythe-Bar Mower has a 148 cc Briggs & Stratton engine which drive both blades and wheels through the most difficult surfaces and handles rough ground really well.
It is fitted with a grass deflector to push the grass to one side and is comfortable to use over longer periods as it has an efficient vibration damping system.
You can also buy a snow plough and snow chains to extent the use of this machine.
It costs £479, is delivered free within two to three working days and has a two year maker’s warranty.
A more substantial machine from the same stable is the Al-Ko BM875II Scythe Bar Mower with a 190 cc Briggs & Stratton engine which gives great cutting power to take on nettles and thick grasses and brambles.
It has a narrower 87 cm blade made from hardened steel whith the edges protected so you can work tight against walls and fences and the height can be adjusted.
It has a single-speed power working and height adjustable handlebars.
It costs £855 and comes with a free manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection worth £90.
Delivery is within two to three working days and it has a two year warranty.
And their top machine is the Al-Ko BM5001R-II Powerline Scythe Mower, delivered assembled and ready to use, which has a which has a 190 cc Briggs & Stratton engine.
This one also has a reverse gear, useful for getting out of tight corners, and has a cutting width of 102 cm – 40 in – and wide profile tyres to tackle rougher terrain.
The transmission is enclosed to give it a longer working life. And you can but other attachments to make this a more versatile piece of garden equipment.
It costs £1029 and is delivered free within two to three working days with a two year maker’s warranty after a full pre-delivery inspection.
See these pages for other similar machines from other manufacturers.
