KUHN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE GMD
THIS year marks the 50th anniversary since the first Kuhn GMD disc mower was launched.
The latest generation of GMD machines (available in working widths ranging from 2.6m upwards) offers many of the same benefits as the original machine: an entry-level, affordable and efficient machine.
These mowers are targeted at farmers and contractors, with options available from around €7,500 upwards depending on model.
Features such as the lift control suspension and non-stop safety system ensure excellent ground contouring along with a 31-degree range of travel which maintains a consistent mowing height, even at high forward operating speeds.
It also ensures the machine’s mechanical components are protected against impacts whilst operating on uneven ground by reducing ground pressure and allowing the mower to pivot away from obstacles by up to 25 degrees while also lifting clear of obstructions.
The protect drive system adds a further element of safety by protecting the cutter bar’s internal components, which include Kuhn’s trademark “FastFit” knives, from impact damage.
In the event of a violent impact between a disc and an obstacle, the shaft holding the disc will shear just above the bearing, thanks to a carefully dimensioned shear groove, thereby protecting the disc’s moving parts.
The shaft can subsequently be replaced in less than 15 minutes, reducing downtime and expensive repair bills.
The GMD is also available in an RS version which delivers the forage into a narrow swath to avoid running over cut grass. Kuhn mowing equipment is distributed here by Kuhn Centre Ireland, based in Cork.