KRONE R-SERIES

KRONE HAS long been at the forefront of the mower market in Ireland. Recently, all mowers have moved to R-series. Stephen Scrivener, marketing manager for Farmhand, Krone importers for Ireland, says this means more features with the same durability. “Whether it is an AMR240 8ft farmer’s machine with prices starting from €6,600 plus VAT, or the BIG M, the technology and the ethos of durability remains largely the same,” he said. “The Krone mower range may be designed and manufactured in Germany, but it has been tried and tested in Ireland.”

Two key features found across the entire Krone mower range are SafeCut and the single mower bed chasing. SafeCut protects the disc and complete driveline, whereby on impact with a foreign object the roll pin shears, allowing the disc to spin up and out of the way of neighbouring discs. Farmhand service manager, TJ Doyle explained: “It is a very solid system. Ten minutes and less than a euro in parts gets you back working and could save thousands in repairs without this protection device.”

Unlike many other mower beds on the market, Krone features a one-piece fully welded casing made of high quality, heavy gauge steel for strength and durability. The wedge shape gives a clean cut, even in lodged crops.

Mounted mowers are becoming increasingly popular but there is still a definite place for trailed mowers. “Trailed mowers are perfect for baler men who have awkwardly shaped fields,” said David Borland, Farmhand Sales Director.

“The trailed mower follows the headland better than a mounted mower can. In addition, less power is required with its short draw bar.”