Kuhn Farm Machinery has added to its Multi-Longer range of hedge and verge cutters with the introduction of a 6.1m model, the 6157 e-TPAL, joining the 7457 e-TPAL.
Kuhn’s Rhodri Jenkins expects the 6157 to prove popular, offering the right balance of compact dimensions for road work and excellent reach for field hedges and ditches.
Kuhn’s e-ASSIST system is fitted as standard. This maintains a constant cutting head angle on the machine for an even and consistent finish via an electronic parallelogram, using sensors to control the position. An automatic lift float in all positions for roadside mowing is also part of the feature, while a hydraulically powered debris blower can be mounted on the rear of the Multi-Longer to leave surfaces clear of trimmings.
Rhodri continues: “e-ASSIST allows a consistent cutting head angle and arm height regardless of the working reach. Working on uneven field edges can cause issues whilst trying to maintain a level finish and the e-ASSIST feature aims to make this easier.”
The e-TPAL feature also includes the EP joystick, offering control of all four proportional movements at the same time. This, combined with Kuhn’s VT 61 terminal, provides instant display of key machine data and quick access to settings, such as the control of the parallelogram movement. Rhodri adds that a redesigned joystick will be added soon.
The machine is only available with the STABILINK axle-mounted brackets for greater assurance at full reach.
A heavy-duty A-frame is in development. A standard 1.2m wide head, or optional 1.5m wide unit (24 or 28 T-flails respectively) allows users to build a machine that is tailored to their circumstances. A tractor weighing 5.5t and a minimum of 100hp is required.
