2012 - Volume #36, Issue #5, Page #30
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He Used Bike Gears To Speed Up Reel Mower
“It all comes down to blade speed,” says Hartman. The blades on his mower spin at a blinding fast 700 rpm’s at walking speed. They’re also made better than the blades on other reel mowers, he says. The engineered blade system reduces the need for annual maintenance and sharpening.
In addition to blade speed, Hartman fitted the mower with specially-designed wheels, an enclosed grass catcher and racing bike-style handgrips.
The wheels have recycled rubber treads and are designed to grip the grass in a cog-like connection, wet or dry. Hartman says this makes pushing a lot easier.
The enclosed grass catcher is smooth, easy to remove and easy to clean. The handgrips on the mower handles swivel up and down as they do on a racing bike. He says they are designed to reduce fatigue and make turns easier.
Hartman is on his fifth generation prototype. He is looking for a manufacturer to take the mower to the market. No pricing has been established. However, people can reserve a mower via the company website for $100.
To see the mower work, visit www.farmshow.com to view a video.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Cyclemower (ph 855 469-2925; www.cyclemower.com).
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