Trimmer Add-On Streamlines Lawn Mowing

Trimmer Add-On Streamlines Lawn Mowing The PAL DMT16 Mowing Attachment with Trimmer Technology allows you to “trim as you mow” without the trouble of managing an extra engine. It enables you to trim around, under, between and along obstacles in the path without having to leave the riding mower. “The DMT mounts right on the mower’s deck,” says company owner Norm Nicol. “Instead of being battery-powered, it stacks on the mower’s existing pulley. The trimmer is built with its own wheels, so it carries its own weight. Your leg won’t get tired from supporting it.” Since most mowers operate at 20 to 30 hp, the weedeater matches this power level rather than the typical 1 hp. “It’s a weedeater on steroids. We tell our customers to be careful around small trees.” The PAL’s mounting brackets are designed to handle the mower’s stress points and prevent damage to the deck. Installation requires drilling four holes for proper mounting, but no torch or welder is needed. Nicol estimates that the average customer needs about 45 min. for installation. An installation video on the company website breaks down each step. After the initial installation, the trimmer can be removed in minutes without causing structural damage to the mower. It’s also possible to use the same base unit on different mowers, although switching between brands might require a different mounting bracket.  “At 62 lbs., the trimmer is about three times heavier than anything else on the mower,” Nicol says. “It’s built like a piece of farm equipment. Our customers say it easily outlasts 30 normal weed eaters. We’ve had customers who wear out commercial mowers after three years, take them off to reinstall on their new mower three times over. That’s a 10-year lifespan at least.” He shares that the trimmer’s biggest fans include cemetery groundskeepers, solar panel farmers, horse owners and anyone with plenty of electric fencing. “Everyone can agree that weed eating while sitting on a mower is much more enjoyable.” While use intensity can vary by terrain, customers can expect one to five hours of use before needing to change the trimmer line. This line comes pre-cut and packed in a 5-lb. box for easy installation. Potential customers can request a quote online for complete pricing information. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, PAL Mowing System, 1700 Grandview Ave., Suite B, Muscatine, Iowa 52761 (ph 319-627-6624; info@noahmowingsystem.com; www.palmowingsystem.com).

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