Orec

Combining a brutal brushcutting blade with a traction-maximising differential-lock, this premium commercial-duty machine from Japanese landscaping specialists Orec is the perfect tool for heavy-duty vegetation clearance on sloping ground. It comes powered by a premium-grade 163cc Honda four-stroke overhead-valve engine with automatic decompression for low-effort recoil-type starts; and it boasts a reverse gear and three forward speeds, so manoeuvrability and flexibility-of-use are assured. Adjustable handlebars work to enhance comfort for users of any stature; while a stamped-steel deck brings rock-solid durability.

Capable of operating on slopes up to 45˚, the Orec Spider SP1000 will enable the operator to clear steep verges and ditch banks that would be too severe to work on safely with a handheld brushcutter (it’s also suitable for flat-ground use). It’s fitted with a rugged steel cutter-deck that’s been equipped with two-blades so as to facilitate the successful mowing of high grass and weeds; and it's powered by an efficient 98cc Mitsubishi four-stroke overhead-valve engine that’s characterised by its reliability, low fuel-consumption and low-noise operation. This model’s slope-work credentials are further enhanced by its four-stage telescopic handlebar. Weighs 61kg.

With its powerful 196cc Honda GX-Series OHV engine driving a series of aggressive flail-type blades, the Orec HR531 will devour the sort of dense, overgrown grass and scrub that would defeat a conventional mower or handheld brushcutter. High-specification features include independent wheel-drives for easy manoeuvrability; pneumatic, tractor-style wheels for all-terrain traction; and a height-adjustable handlebar that can be set-up to suit any operator. This model cuts up to 100mm and has a sizeable 52cm working-width.

Estate managers and commercial contractors looking to maintain verges, meadows and steeply sloping grassed-areas should take a good look at this unforgiving commercial-duty flail mower from Orec. Its very high-powered 270cc Honda engine drives a series of flail-blades that will devour dense grass and other well-established vegetation without problem; while its four-speed transmission (inc. reverse) aids manoeuvrability and provides a suitable speed for every application. As with all Orec products, this machine is aimed at the serious professional user.

A brutal machine offering unsurpassed build-quality and manifold premium features, the Japanese-built Orec HR802 is targeted at the top end of the commercial-use market. It’s equipped with a series of flail-hammer blades designed to take down the most challenging undergrowth the professional contractor is likely to encounter; and it’s driven by a very high-powered 10hp (286cc) Kawasaki OHV engine that will prove exceptionally reliable, even when continuously exposed to the rigours of day-in, day-out commercial use. Clutch-type steering and a four-speed transmission confer superior manoeuvrability; while an expansive 80cm width-of-cut ensures the speedy completion of large-scale clearance tasks.

Designed, engineered and built in Japan to the highest possible standards, this all-terrain ride-on brushcutter from Orec will make short work of the sort of heavy-duty scrub- and grass-clearance applications that are so commonly taken-on by orchard-keepers, local-authority workers and other landscape professionals. Its low stance combines with its wide-track and diff-lock to ensure steep inclines can be negotiated in safety; while its smooth hydrostatic drive confers the sort of intuitive manoeuvrability you just can’t get from a stop-and-shift manual transmission. The Orec Rabbit RM88 has a generous 88cm working-width for a fast cut over large areas; and has been equipped with a very high-powered 479cc Briggs & Stratton V-Twin engine.

Clear densely overgrown slopes and other challenging terrain safely and in comfort with this high-end commercial-duty ride-on brushcutter from Japanese landscaping experts Orec! It’s equipped with an immensely powerful 18hp Briggs & Stratton engine with twin-cylinders and an OHV design, so low levels of noise, vibration and fuel-consumption are assured; and it boasts a foot-pedal hydrostatic transmission that provides infinite-increment speed-control for the best possible manoeuvrability. A fast and efficient performer over expansive areas, the Orec Rabbit RM952 offers a generous 95cm cutting-width. A diff-lock provides extra traction when the going gets really tough; while chassis reinforcement delivers the sort of durability that’s vital for the professional contractor.

Experience the ultimate in traction and manoeuvrability and cover severe slopes and other demanding terrain in safety with the four-wheel-drive Orec Rabbit RM982F. It’s fitted with a 98cm twin-bladed cutter-deck, so it’s capable of getting very large-scale brush-clearance tasks done with speed and efficiency; and it features a continuously variable hydrostatic transmission that does away with manual gear changes, in turn greatly increasing productivity. Aimed at the most exacting professional users, this model is powered by a commercial-duty Briggs & Stratton twin-cylinder engine (23hp) with a convenient electric key starter.