Wessex International has launched a new range of tractor mounted hedgecutters.

Flagship models the T500G and TPE600 have a reach of 4.85m and 5.96m respectively with a 1.2m working width head, and feature the option of cable controls or the EP-Tronic proportional control joystick.

In the mid-range the TA38OD and TA43OD offer 3.84m and 4.33m reaches, with a 1m width cutting head and a choice of Y-pattern or boot flails and a mechanical break-away device. The arms are fabricated from heavy gauge circular steel tube for maximum resistance to torsion stress and the moulded hydraulic oil tank is designed to significantly reduce the overall weight. A thermostatically controlled oil cooler is an optional extra.

For a smaller hedgecutter, designed to suit compact tractors from 20hp, the TA26 and TA32 both feature a 0.9m cutting head. The former is a right handed hedge cutter which offers maximum user comfort while allowing the driver to view the operation over their right shoulder. The left handed TA32 is designed for use on the public highway. The floating head on these machines allows an even cut over uneven ground and front steel guards eliminate projectiles being thrown out in work. There’s an adjustable steel roller and tractor stabilisers help to maintain rigidity on the tractor. An additional option is a cutter bar which is ideal for use on public footpaths.

The new verge mower range from Wessex International includes models for tractors from 20hp to 100hp-plus. Designed for demanding applications where high productivity and reliability are paramount the Wessex ZHE-2500 verge mower has a working width of 2.5m and will operate between -60 and +90 degrees, while other features include replaceable skid shoes, a double skin deck and heavy shock absorbing springs. A floating A-frame allows the machine to follow ground contours.

Wessex ZMTE and ZLE verge mowers in 1.6m, 1.8m and 2.0m working widths are offset to the right hand side of the tractor. For working on the public highway a left hand version, the ZMTE-2000, is available. Designed to suit tractors from 50hp these mowers can operate between -60 and +90 degrees of horizontal both in-line or offset outside the tractor wheelings. The ZMTE is a general purpose machine featuring a hydraulic breakaway system, while the ZLE is a heavy duty range with mechanical breakaway and a double skin deck.       

Designed specifically for use with smaller tractors from 20hp, the ZME-125 and ZME-155 are offset verge and bank mowers ideal for working in larger gardens, private estates and smallholdings. They can be used as an in-line flail behind the tractor or fully offset to the right and offer a cutting angle between -50 and +90deg.