True or false: fine finish from a cylinder mower is down to luck?
Bed knives and cylinders are on par when it comes to creating a fine finish – both are equally important, and for the best results possible genuine, precision-engineered parts from Toro mean there’s no luck involved – a pristine finish is a sure thing.
As cutting season fast approaches, Accredited Supplier, Reesink Turfcare is reminding customers why the proper set-up procedures with the proper parts is so essential in a cylinder mower’s performance.
Cylinder mowers are precision machines and require precision-engineered parts to achieve a pristine finish, as Michael Hampton, parts manager at Reesink Turfcare, explains:
"The cylinder, frame and bed knife are the three main structural members in a cylinder cutting unit. For the mower to cut with a scissor-like shearing action, the bed knife and cylinder blades need to be sharp, matched and in close relationship with each other, and the bed knife sharpened to be flat and square so the sharp edge touches the cylinder blades across their entire length".
“If the bed knife is not perfectly flat, it is impossible to get the bed knife to touch the entire length of the cylinder. This is an essential part of the construction, making cylinder mowers precision cutting tools. Adjust any part of the construction process with, for example, ‘will-fit’ parts and the fit, form and function can be affected to leave a less attractive and less consistent after-cut appearance.”
It’s not luck that keeps turf looking fresh, rather bed knives made of high carbon steel that can retain that important edge for longer Toro bed knives are superior in both durability and longevity meaning greenkeepers can get reliable cuts for longer without the need for frequent adjustment or replacement.
Toro cylinders are available in 5, 7, 8, 11, and 14 configurations to fit all mowers including the popular Greensmaster and Reelmaster ranges, and with 24-hour delivery across the UK, or 72 hours delivery from US factories at no extra cost, Reesink can ensure minimum downtime and maximum productivity.