Trailed Gang Mower

A cylinder mower which is towed behind a power unit such as a tractor. The number of units will typically be 3 or 5 but can be more. A range of manufacturers make trailed gang mowers. A typical 3 gang mower will have a cutting width of 2.13m and have a cutting performance of 1.5 hectares per hour at a speed of 10 kilometres per hour; whilst a 5-gang mower will have a cutting width of 3.5m and have a cutting performance of 2.5 hectares. Trailed gang mowers are typically powered by the motion of their side wheels, which are usually either steel wheels or having pneumatic tyres.