Malone - the Mayo-based farm machinery manufacturer - launched one of its newly designed centre-pivot mowers at the recent National Ploughing Championships held in Co. Carlow.

This new mower line-up complements the company’s existing ranges (of trailed and mounted models).

The Malone Procut 3000 MP in action

The machine that was on display - a Malone Procut 3000 MP - is what the manufacturer describes as a “mid-mounted plain mower” and will be available for the 2020 season.

The Procut 3000 MP – as its model designation suggests – has a cutting width of 3m. Other versions (2.6m and 3.4m) are apparently “in the pipeline”.

A spokesperson explained: “It has an innovative hydraulic floating (suspension) system – resulting in an exceptionally clean cut.”

The mower features swath wheels, which leave the cut material in a tidy swath for the following machine.

The hubs in the bed are protected by a shear system. This means that any shocks that may occur at ground level don’t travel through the Waltersheid driveline to the central gearbox.

Each of the seven cutting discs is fitted with 4mm cranked blades. The bed itself can be accessed via a folding cover – to reset the shear mechanism or replace a blade.
The machine is also home to a friction-clutch and over-run protection.

To make the mower easier to attach to a tractor (often, says Malone, a challenge with mounted mowers), the company provides a tripod stand. It’s used when parking up the machine.