THE LAUNCH of Kuhn UK’s 5.5m long-reach Poly-Longer hedgecutter at LAMMA (on Jan 20-21 at the Newark and Notts Showground) gives a big boost to the company’s range, it says.

The new model sits between the company’s smaller Agri-Longer and larger Pro-Longer models as a mass-market machine. They come available with a choice of single lever on/off electronic controls or electronic proportional control from a joy stick.

It features a 1.2m flail head that has a new compact design, with a 57hp hydraulic motor powering it. The head is fitted as standard with ‘T’ flails that operate at 2900 rpm.

The cutters have manual side shift, which provide a reach from 5.0m (when centred) to 5.5m (fully shifted). This also allows transport within the tractor’s width.

This range also has an hydraulic safety break back system with 120º power slew angle. Hoses are protected through either metal casing or braided sleeves and a new pivoting plate feature reduces wear at a key point.

In the UK, they will have a starting price of £19,250.