THE LAUNCH of Bomford’s latest Falcon reach mower at the LAMMA Show earlier this year was significant not only for the machine itself, but also for the new design and engineering features that it will share with other machines in the company’s range.

The Falcon Evo 6.5T is the first of eight different models in a range that ranks second in Bomford’s line-up in terms of strength and performance, catering in the main for contractors handling hedge and grass verge boundaries between fields and roads. There will be three sizes with 5.5m, 6.0m and 6.5m horizontal reach, respectively, and then a choice of conventional and parallel-action arm configurations.

On top of that, the Falcon Evo 5.5 and 6.5 will be available with arms that can place the cutting head more or less alongside the tractor cab – ideal for cutting behind trees, road signs and telegraph poles while also making the job less tiring for the operator.

Suited to tractors of 80hp and more, Bomford’s newcomer displays a number of design changes and refinements that set the scene for future updates of other models. Panel gaps are a lot tighter to help keep dust and debris out of the rear-mounted power assembly and the cover has a distinctive curved shape and colour scheme.

Of more practical significance is the way the cover lifts through 90deg to stand upright for clear servicing access to hydraulic components, including the filter for the 250-litre tank that, as with all Bomford reach mowers, is delivered full of oil. Moreover, the cover is lockable to protect the valves, filters and filler, and also the toolbox provided.

All Falcon Evo reach mowers are available with an independent twin-pump hydraulic system with 125-litre output or a 135-litre system that generates up to 85hp at the flail head to give operators more cutting performance than before.

Hydraulic break-out and cushioned power slew, which also provides break-back protection, are standard on the machine, together with electronic head float, a rotor reversing valve and oil cooler.

Buyers can choose between manual or electronic arm float and low friction cable or one of two electronic control packages – EPP3 giving proportional control input response for two services or the ICS with its digital display and which provides proportional responses at all services, plus individual hydraulic cylinder speeds.

Operators can use Bomford’s 1.2m or 1.5m Pro-Cut heads, which are constructed from Domex steel for strength with lighter weight and have a top-mounted motor with power supplied via a shock-absorbing driveline providing a choice of two rotor speeds.

Seven different flails are available, including the latest True-Cut with faster tip speed for cleaner hedge cutting.

A NEW lighter weight rotary cutting attachment for reach mowers has the unique feature of working with a choice of blades or knives.

The Minilem joins Bomford’s range for use on machines like the Kestrel reach mower to complement existing saw blade units like its ‘Blade Runner’, designed for heavier-duty mowers such as the Falcon and Buzzard.

The main body of the new attachment is manufactured using stainless anodized alloy, which is stronger than steel but lighter. A synthetic rubber strip forming the leading edge of the assembly absorbs impacts with heavy vegetation and helps remove material that has been cut to leave a cleaner finish.

For lighter work, the Minilem can be fitted with 40cm or 45cm diameter discs, each carrying a pair of swinging blades, and swapped for 45cm diameter saw blades when called upon to tackle thicker growth.

Moreover, the modular structure of the device means that its working width can also be changed. Bomford says it takes no more than a few minutes fit sections that extend cutting width from 1.25m to 2.45m.

SUPERCEDING THE existing flail head from Spearhead Machinery, the all-new MP2 multi-purpose attachment looks similar but has a host of subtle modifications.

Visually, apart from the improved hose routing, the main difference is the full width sliding mount, which allows the operator to position the head wherever it suits him best.

The rear roller has been increased in size to 6in diameter, with hydraulic adjustment available as an option enabling the operator to switch between hedge cutting and verge mowing settings without leaving the cab.

At the heart of the machine, the thickness of the rotor tube has been increased to further strengthen this core component, which is driven either direct or by belt. The latter allows the drive motor to be installed within the width of the cutting head – either 1.2m or 1.5m.

The longer cast T-Flail design is suitable for cutting thicker material are available in addition to the cast C-Flail all-round option for verge and lighter hedge cutting.

THE LAUNCH of Bomford’s latest Falcon reach mower at the LAMMA Show earlier this year was significant not only for the machine itself, but also for the new design and engineering features that it will share with other machines in the company’s range.

The Falcon Evo 6.5T is the first of eight different models in a range that ranks second in Bomford’s line-up in terms of strength and performance, catering in the main for contractors handling hedge and grass verge boundaries between fields and roads. There will be three sizes with 5.5m, 6.0m and 6.5m horizontal reach, respectively, and then a choice of conventional and parallel-action arm configurations.

On top of that, the Falcon Evo 5.5 and 6.5 will be available with arms that can place the cutting head more or less alongside the tractor cab – ideal for cutting behind trees, road signs and telegraph poles while also making the job less tiring for the operator.

Of practical significance is the way the cover lifts through 90-degrees to stand upright for clear servicing access to hydraulic components, including the filter for the 250-litre tank that, as with all Bomford reach mowers, is delivered full of oil.

Hydraulic break-out and cushioned power slew, which also provides break-back protection, are standard on the machine, together with electronic head float, a rotor reversing valve and oil cooler.

Seven different flails are available, including the latest True-Cut with faster tip speed for cleaner hedge cutting.

A NEW lighter weight rotary cutting attachment for reach mowers has the unique feature of working with a choice of blades or knives.

The Minilem joins Bomford’s range for use on machines like the Kestrel reach mower to complement existing saw blade units like its ‘Blade Runner’, designed for heavier-duty mowers such as the Falcon and Buzzard.

The main body of the new attachment is manufactured using stainless anodized alloy, which is stronger than steel but lighter. For light work, the Minilem can be fitted with 40cm or 45cm diameter discs, each carrying a pair of swinging blades, and swapped for 45cm diameter saw blades when called upon to tackle thicker growth.

SUPERCEDING THE existing flail head from Spearhead Machinery, the all-new MP2 multi-purpose attachment looks similar but has a host of subtle modifications.

Visually, apart from the improved hose routing, the main difference is the full width sliding mount, which allows the operator to position the head wherever it suits him best.

The rear roller has been increased in size to 6in diameter, with hydraulic adjustment available as an option enabling the operator to switch between hedge cutting and verge mowing settings without leaving the cab.

At the heart of the machine, the thickness of the rotor tube has been increased to further strengthen this core component, which is driven either direct or by belt. The latter allows the drive motor to be installed within the width of the cutting head – either 1.2m or 1.5m.