He Used Bike Gears To Speed Up Reel Mower

He Used Bike Gears To Speed Up Reel Mower HAY & FORAGE HARVESTING Mowers 38 Steve Hartman is a bicycle rider who took a look at his reel push mower and figured he could use a bike’s sprocket-drive system to speed it up His Cyclemower is like no other person-powered mower on the market “It all comes down to blade speed ” says Hartman The blades on his mower spin at a blinding fast 700 rpm’s at walking speed They’re also made better than the blades on other reel mowers he says The engineered blade system reduces the need for annual maintenance and sharpening In addition to blade speed Hartman fitted the mower with specially-designed wheels an enclosed grass catcher and racing bike-style handgrips The wheels have recycled rubber treads and are designed to grip the grass in a cog-like connection wet or dry Hartman says this makes pushing a lot easier The enclosed grass catcher is smooth easy to remove and easy to clean The handgrips on the mower handles swivel up and down as they do on a racing bike He says they are designed to reduce fatigue and make turns easier Hartman is on his fifth generation prototype He is looking for a manufacturer to take the mower to the market No pricing has been established However people can reserve a mower via the company website for $100 To see the mower work visit www farmshow com to view a video Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Cyclemower ph 855 469-2925; www cyclemower com

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