Hedgecutter options for contractors

Kuhn Farm Machinery has upgraded the control function on its Pro Longer long reach hedge and verge cutter, replacing low pressure hydraulics with a fully electronic cable system that uses CAN – BUS technology. This system allows simultaneous proportional control of all movements from a single lever joystick.

The 5.5m Pro Longer 5560, which is aimed at the larger farm and contractor market, is designed as a robust and simple-to-operate hedge and verge cutter with a 1.2m flail head that offers 220º rotation.

Other notable features on the Pro Longer include the ability to work safely and effectively in tight spaces and behind the tractor wheel, due to the centred main boom base that also allows transport within the tractor width.

Arm construction is from sturdy 8mm box section steel and hinges are flanged and protected for minimal play and good hose holding. All machine joints, including the hydraulic rams, are enclosed and greased-for-life for minimum wear and maximum durability. The Pro Longer has an hydraulic safety break back system with 110º power slew angle. Hoses are afforded generous protection through either metal casing or braided sleeves and are fixed through plastic flanges that ensure solid holding, precise routing and quick disassembly when required.

Hydraulic drive motors are fitted with oil coolers as standard, and there are separate and fully independent pumps serving the rotor and arm movements. The Pro Longer operates with a dedicated 60hp rotor circuit.

The flail head is compact for easy access and is fitted as standard with ‘T’ flails. Ground following is aided by a lift control system similar to that operating successfully on Kuhn mowers. This lift control system, which operates through movement in the main boom ram, can be switched on or off and works in tandem with the lateral rotation of the flail head to ensure optimum ground following.

An axle mounting kit is available as an option with the Pro Longer. Prices are available on request.