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The TR300 Series by Rhino Ag is a multiple-spindle rotary cutter line with two models: 8 and 10 feet wide. The TR308 features a 96-inch cutting width, and the TR310 (pictured) cuts at a width of 120 inches. These mowers are solidly welded at every seam. They feature slip-clutch driveline protection and are compatible with Category 2 and 3 hitches. The TR308 costs $10,570, while the TR310 costs $12,450. Contact Rhino Ag, Gibson City, Ill., at 800-221-2855 or visit rhinoag.com.
The Schulte FX 212’s ultra-narrow transport width makes it safe and easy to move. Once in action, the mower’s 12-foot flex wing can make quick work of crop residue, pastures and roadsides. The FX 212 starts at $15,000. Contact Schulte, Mount Vernon, Ill., at 618-204-5869 or visit schulte.ca.
Bush Hog introduces three series of single-spindle rotary cutters: 300, 400 and 500. The cutters are designed with a sleek top deck that makes them easy to clean. They have reinforced tail wheels and are quick-hitch ready. The 300 Series is available in 5-, 6- and 7-foot cutting widths. The heavy-duty 400 Series comes in 6- and 7-foot widths. Built as an extreme-duty machine, the 500 Series starts at 72 inches wide. The 300 Series retails for $5,000 to $6,000; the 400 Series at $7,000 to $9,000; and the 500 Series is about $8,000. Contact Bush Hog at 800-363-6096 or visit bushhog.com.
With so many manufacturers making flail mowers, a Hiniker Agricultural Equipment representative says the company decided to throw its hat into the mix by offering the 5700 Series Skid Steer Flail Mower. This series is commercial-grade, more robust than many existing models and has a competitive price, according to Hiniker. It has a working width of 72 inches. Contact Hiniker at 507-625-6621 or visit hiniker.com.
The ZXR SE Series mowers from Kioti were designed with property owners and hobby farmers in mind. The SE Series has a Kohler Confidant engine combined with a Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transmission. The mower decks come in three sizes — 48, 54 or 60 inches — and each with a fabricated, reinforced 10-gauge steel deck and standard notch blades. Contact Kioti at 877-GO-KIOTI or visit kioti.com.
There’s a ZTR mower on the market that runs on battery power alone. Greenworks 82-volt ZTR comes with a 48-, 52- or 60-inch mowing width. It can cut up to 15.5 acres on one battery or provide six hours of straight mowing at full speed. For more information, visit greenworkscommercial.com.
Exmark introduces the Staris S-Series, stand-on mower for those with serious mowing to do. It’s available in various deck widths to match your needs. Spokespeople say this model has a smaller footprint and works especially well where you have less room to maneuver. The model shown features a 52-inch deck and a Kohler 25-hp, fuel-injected engine. List price for this mower is $10,399. Contact Exmark, Beatrice, Neb., at 402-223-6300, or visit exmark.com.
John Deere’s Load-N-Go attachment for 60D AutoConnect, drive-over mower decks for compact tractors is an eye-catcher. If you’ve spent time on your back or belly trying to blindly reach under mower decks, this system allows you to say goodbye to that task! Simply disconnect the deck, back over it, then engage loader arms in the Load-N-Go attachments and raise the deck for easy access. The Load-N-Go kit is available your John Deere dealer for a list price of $248.
