Kuhn offers two offset verge mower ranges.
The TBE 102 verge shredders include the 192, 222, 242 models, while the extra offset range of TBES 102 shredders have the 222, 242 and 262 models.
All units offer a robust mower for verges and banks with the versatility to mow and control a wide range of vegetation on varied terrains with one machine.
Kuhn’s TBE 102 models have working widths between 1.79m and 2.3m, while the TBES units offer widths of 2.14m, 2.3m and 2.5m. All models have three variable positions including behind the tractor, offset or tilted, and angles for ditch work can extend to -65° and up to +90° for hedges.
A 180mm rear roller and Hardox skids are standard to help increase longevity, and all models are offered with three flail choices for the 450mm rotor – heavy hammer knife for grass; Universal knife for scrub cleaning; Scoop flails for intensive grassy areas. The TBE and TBES mowers require tractors from 80hp to 180hp depending on mower size and application and feature large diameter 250mm and 190mm pulleys, with four heavy duty belts for increased power transfer and reduced maintenance.
There are five models in the Spring-Longer range, offering users both front and rear mounted options. Cutting widths start at 1.6m for the S 1680 RPL and front mounted S 1680 RPFL. Also available in front and rear mounted versions are the S 2080 RPFL/RPL models with a cutting width of 2m and a horizontal reach of 3.9m. The biggest machine in the range is the rear mounted S 2380 RPL with a 2.3m cutting width and 4.2m horizontal reach.
For increased stability and driver comfort, the Spring-Longer models can be fitted with Kuhn’s Stabi-Link frame, which takes just five minutes to remove the machine from the tractor. A standard hydraulic breakback offers 1,300mm reset distance and automatically returns to the work position once the obstacle has been cleared.
A vertical offset feature can raise the mowing unit without adjusting the tractor’s lift height, which allows for greater control when mowing ditches and the ability to mow above road level on banks. A maximum ditch angle of -70° and a bank angle of 90° are possible.
Control of the Spring-Longer uses a circuit selector control as standard, which is connected to the tractor’s single acting service and controls the vertical offset and flail head orientation. A further double acting valve handles the horizontal offset, meaning all controls are handled by one joystick for ease of use. An automatic transport lock pin is activated without the need to leave the cab.
