They are secured by bolts, the heads of which are countersunk into hexagonal recesses so that height adjustments require the use of only one spanner. The topmast, which connects to the tractor top link, is mounted on bushes and is connected to the rear of the machine by HT chains. The flexible linkage allows the rotary cutter to follow the ground contours. The lower linkage points on the machines of 1.5 m and wider are of the clevis type with loose pins. These machines all have rollers and flaps on the front and back, which provide protection from flying stones and debris.

The Falcon Blowermower™, Rollermower and Grassmulcher™ all run on full width rollers with domed end caps so that the rotary cutter achieves a "Wembley finish", without any damage to the turf. The Rotagang™ is lightweight but strongly constructed, with independently moving rotors which run on skids, providing a superior cut.

Metal Treatment and Painting

All Falcon parts are subjected to a five-tank acid bath cleaning and phosphate treatment process. The primer paint coat is then applied by complete immersion in a paint tank, which allows the paint to reach all closed sections and recesses and behind all gussets. All open seams are then sealed with a special sealant to protect the equipment from moisture before the final enamel colour coat is applied. All fasteners, chains, shackles and pins are electroplated to guard against corrosion.

The Falcon Cutting Assembly

TM Falcon Blowermowers and Rollermowers are fitted with round, low-impact blade discs with special countersunk blade bolts, allowing the blades to swing 360 degrees when obstructions are encountered. A triangular disc with three blades is fitted to the 0.9 m model. The Falcon Rotagang™ is fitted with three low-impact blade discs with four special blades fitted to each. The Falcon Grassmulcher™ is fitted with round, low-impact blade discs with four blades swinging on special blade bolts. This system allows the blade to swing 360 degrees if it encounters an obstruction.

Drive Shafts

All machines are supplied with appropriate, fully guarded PTO shafts. Torque-limiting slip clutches are supplied where specified. Optional overrun clutches can be supplied if required.

The Falcon Gearbox One of the secrets of the success of Falcon's rotary cutters is that the F50 and F80 series are fitted with locally manufactured Falcon heavy-duty gearboxes. These gearboxes, entirely constructed by Falcon, have proved to have a long, trouble-free life in any operation as they were specifically designed both to withstand the extraordinary working conditions encountered in Africa and to absorb the higher power being produced by the new-generation tractors coming into the market. All the parts are guaranteed for two years against faulty manufacture, and because they are locally manufactured they are also easily and quickly accessible.

See range of Falcon Mowers