Sickle Bar / Scythe Mowers

With its expansive 87cm cutter-bar, seriously powerful 190cc OHV engine and traction-maximising pneumatic tyres, the high-performance Stiga Silex 87B is suitable for large-scale grassland-management applications over challenging terrain. It has a sizeable 33mm tooth-pitch, so it will take thick, well-established growth in its stride; and it’s fitted with a comfortable height-adjustable handlebar that conveniently incorporates all the main controls. More Less

This self-propelled sickle-bar mower (or 'scythe' mower) will cut long grass, tall weeds and light scrub across paddocks, orchards, meadows and other areas where an ordinary mower just won't cut the mustard. Equipped with a beefy 190cc (5hp) Briggs & Stratton Quantum XM engine, the Apache M210 has a pivoting, double-reciprocating mulch-bar with height adjustment skids and a cutter-bar clutch. The cutting-width is highly productive 87cm; and the drive system operates via a clutched v-belt. The handles are height-adjustable and can be offset to the left or right. The wheels have solid track-grip tyres that facilitate the negotiation of inclines and rough terrain. Weighs 56kg. More Less

Breeze your way through tall grass, nettles and bramble with this high-performance power-driven scythe mower from acclaimed German manufacturers Al-Ko! It’s fitted with a pair of hardened-steel blades that will cut-through dense vegetation with ease; and it features an enclosed drive-system which ensures you won’t have waste time breaking-off to clean debris from around the transmission. Power is supplied by a beefy 125cc Briggs & Stratton OHV engine that’s characterised by its compact, lightweight design and smooth, low-noise operation. More Less

This powered scythe-mower from Lawnflite features an ultra-reliable Briggs & Stratton engine and has a 87cm width-of-cut to get the job done with impressive rapidity. Ideal for tackling the sort of long, thick grass found in meadow- and paddock-areas, the Lawnflite BM87-35 has a fully-floating head to help cope with uneven ground and will also tackle brambles and other vegetation that would not be suitable for a conventional mower or ride-on tractor. Self-propulsion means minimal effort expended on the part of the operator; while pneumatic tyres and an adjustable handle confer superior user-comfort. This product receives a Pre-Delivery Inspection and is delivered assembled and ready to use in accordance with the manufacturer's stated requirements. More Less

For smaller areas of meadow and pasture choose this more compact model. It has the same outstanding design and build qualities as the larger Al-Ko model and features the same engine. The mowing bar is slightly smaller at 87 cm and the 45 cm track single wheels are intended for more level terrain, however forward drive still makes for comfortable operation on areas of rough. A great buy! PLUS! FREE MANUFACTURER'S PDI! This product receives a Pre-Delivery Inspection and is delivered assembled and ready to use in accordance with the manufacturer's stated requirements.

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Characterised by its agile manoeuvrability and merciless cutting-performance, the German-engineered Al-Ko BM5001-R II will take dense vegetation and challenging terrain in its stride. It has an expansive 102cm working-width, so each pass will see a substantial area covered; and it’s fitted with a moveable grass-deflector that makes it possible to direct debris well clear of the mown area. A height-adjustable handlebar and vibration-damping combine to optimise user-comfort; while wide-profile high-grip tyres provide essential traction on damp or boggy ground. Power comes from Briggs & Stratton 625-Series engine with a beefy power-rating of 3.2hp. More Less

If your garden contains untamed areas that would defeat a brushcutter or a conventional mower, then the impressive Bertolini BT401S Scythe Mower provides the perfect solution. Its heavy-duty cutter-bar gives a working width of 95cm, so large areas can be covered with speed and efficiency; while its oil-bathed transmission confers the durability that’s essential when regularly tackling intensive landscaping applications. Power for this model comes from a high-specification 4.8hp Honda OHV engine that will prove ultra-reliable; clean-burning; and quiet-running. More Less

Thanks to its compact design and zero-turn capability, the Italian-engineered Bertolini BT413S-9H will enable you to access areas that would be impossible to reach with a bulky ride-on or lawn tractor. It’s equipped with a heavy-duty 115cm scythe-blade, which will cut with ease through well established undergrowth; and it’s fitted with a powerful and smooth-running 270cc Honda engine that will prove ultra-reliable and consistently easy to start. This rugged, commercial-grade machine has a six-speed transmission (3 + 3) with a differential lock for extra traction on tricky terrain. Oil-immersed gears confer exceptional longevity; while comprehensive vibration-damping ensures you’ll be able to complete the task in comfort. More Less

This heavy-duty, diesel-driven scythe mower from Italian manufacturers Bertolini is fitted with an extra-wide 115cm scythe-blade, so it’s ideal for the sort of large-scale brush and grass-clearance applications that are regularly tackled by professional landscapers. It’s fitted with a hugely powerful 349cc engine, which drives the wheels as well as the blade for effortless handling; and it’s equipped with a six-speed gearbox for superior manoeuvrability and enhanced flexibility-of-use. Independently-controlled wheels make it possible to perform zero-turn manoeuvres; while a height-adjustable, vibration-insulated handle works to maximise operator-comfort. Numerous easy-to-fit attachments are available. More Less