9GS-5.0 Pull-Type Double-Acting Sickle Bar Mower
Increase your farm productivity with our 9GS-5.0 double-acting sickle bar mower. Designed for 20-30 kW tractors, it offers a 5.0m cutting width and a 2.4-2.8 ha/h harvesting rate. This 750kg implement leaves a clean 60-70mm stubble, making it perfect for South Korean pastures.
🌾 Product Overview & Core Highlights
Upgrading your agricultural machinery fleet is a major operational decision for farm managers looking to increase daily harvesting capacity and reduce labor costs. The 9GS-5.0 pull-type double-acting sickle bar mower is designed specifically to handle the heavy workload of commercial forage harvesting. While a standard electric lawn mower is perfectly adequate for keeping the grass short around residential farmhouse buildings or garden pathways, those small devices lack the physical weight, cutting span, and mechanical torque needed for open agricultural environments. This heavy-duty implement is towed directly by a farm tractor, utilizing the mechanical power of the towing vehicle to drive its high-speed cutting mechanism across dozens of hectares without overheating or stalling.
💡 Engineering Advantages Based on Factory Testing
Based on rigorous field testing and the official manufacturer guidelines, this specific machine offers several distinct, documented advantages for professional pasture management. First, it is efficiently towed by a 20-35KW (30-50 horsepower) wheeled tractor. This exceptionally low supporting power requirement means you do not need to deploy your largest, most fuel-heavy tractors for routine mowing tasks. It is highly suitable for harvesting both natural wild grasses and artificially planted pasture forage, ensuring versatility across different crop types.
To protect the reciprocating cutting mechanism, the equipment is explicitly not suitable for paddy fields, wetlands, forests, rocky terrains, or areas with numerous earth mounds. The machine features a highly reasonable structure and convenient operation. The cutter lifting action is completed smoothly by the integrated hydraulic system, allowing the driver to raise the blades over obstacles directly from the cab. The double cutter layout has the distinct characteristics of high production efficiency and a remarkably low failure rate compared to older designs. A single tractor driver can easily complete the entire mowing operation without additional ground crew. Furthermore, this product strictly executes the standard GB/T10940-2008 for reciprocating mowers and has officially obtained the Agricultural Machinery Test and Appraisal Certificate.
📊 Technical Specifications
Before attaching any heavy machinery to your farm tractor, a comprehensive understanding of its technical specifications helps ensure absolute compatibility and operational safety. The engineering behind this mower focuses on achieving the exact right balance between total cutting volume, towing weight, and long-term mechanical reliability. When reviewing the parameters of this towed single-blade lawn mower alternative, the standout feature remains its efficient power transmission system. It requires a standard 540 rpm power take-off connection, which is available on almost all modern agricultural tractors worldwide. The specifications listed in the table below represent the carefully engineered operational parameters of the 9GS-5.0 model.
| No. | Item | Unit | Specification |
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| 1 | Structural Form | / | Reciprocating Type |
| 2 | Hitch Method | / | Pull-Type (Towed) |
| 3 | Model Designation | / | 9GS-5.0 |
| 4 | Matched Tractor Power | kW | 20-35 (30-50 HP) |
| 5 | Total Cutting Width | m | 5.0 |
| 6 | Dimensions (L×W×H) | mm | 2800 × 5630 × 1500 |
| 7 | Working Speed | km/h | 6-7 |
| 8 | PTO Output Shaft Speed | r/min | 540 |
| 9 | Side Output Shaft Speed | r/min | 1240 |
| 10 | Average Stubble Height | mm | 60-70 |
| 11 | Productivity Rate | ha/h | 2.4-2.8 |
| 12 | Operators Required | Person | 1 |
| 13 | Structural Mass | kg | 750 |
Analyzing this technical data reveals exactly why this particular model is highly rated by commercial hay producers. The structural weight of 750 kilograms provides enough downward mass to prevent the machine from bouncing over uneven ground, yet it remains light enough to prevent deep soil compaction that could severely damage grass roots. The optimal working speed of 6 to 7 kilometers per hour allows the driver to maintain total control while covering up to 2.8 hectares in a single hour. Furthermore, the average cutting stubble height is factory-calibrated between 60 and 70 millimeters. Professional agronomists strongly recommend this exact height because leaving a small portion of the plant stem intact protects the delicate root crown from intense sun exposure and encourages much faster regrowth for subsequent harvests. A thorough understanding of these metrics empowers operators to maximize daily efficiency and preserve the mechanical integrity of their entire equipment fleet.
⚙️ Advanced Mechanism and Structural Design
The distinct mechanical advantage of this equipment lies in the specific design of its cutting apparatus. The vibration issues that plagued previous generations of farm implements have been largely engineered out of this modern chassis, resulting in a smoother, more efficient operation.
The Double-Acting Cutter System
Traditional field mowers often utilize a single-action mechanism where one moving knife bar slides back and forth against stationary ledger plates. That older design inevitably generates immense lateral vibration, leading to rapid metal fatigue, loose retaining bolts, and eventual structural failure over time. Some farmers might initially search for a basic towed single-blade lawn mower, but our double-acting sickle bar mower completely changes the fundamental cutting process. This advanced implement features two separate rows of triangular cutting blades that move simultaneously in opposite directions. This counter-reciprocating action acts as a natural mechanical counterweight, effectively canceling out the aggressive side-to-side shaking that damages tractor hitches.
Clean Shearing Action
The dual moving blades function exactly like thousands of high-speed scissors sweeping across the pasture. Instead of using brute, blunt force to smash through the crop canopy, this machine shears the thick grass stems cleanly. A precise, clean slice prevents the internal vascular system of the plant from being crushed, allowing the forage to heal rapidly and direct its energy into growing new leaves rather than repairing blunt trauma. Because the cutting action relies on sharp shearing rather than the blunt-force impact required by flail mechanisms, the entire system consumes far less diesel fuel.
Frame Construction and Power Transmission
Structurally, the entire unit is built upon a welded tubular steel chassis. This rigid backbone ensures that the 5.0-meter cutting wings remain properly aligned, even when navigating over the contours of a rural pasture. As the tractor's PTO spins at 540 rpm, the rotational force enters the main shielded gearbox. A heavy crank-slider linkage then smoothly converts this spinning motion into the rapid linear movement required by the dual cutter bars, ensuring no energy is wasted through violent shaking. Integrated hydraulic cylinders provide the operator with instant elevation control to navigate over obstacles smoothly.
🗺️ Application Scenarios and Terrain Adaptability
To extract the maximum value from your agricultural investment, you must deploy the equipment in the environments it was engineered to handle. The design of this mower is highly specialized for specific terrains and crops.
🌾 Natural and Cultivated Pastures
This machine excels in the harvesting of both natural grasslands and cultivated pasture crops such as alfalfa, timothy, and clover. Its 5.0-meter span allows it to process vast plains quickly. When managing large commercial forage operations in regions like South Korea, getting the crop cut swiftly before a rainstorm is the highest priority. The wide working width allows farmers to maximize their productivity during narrow windows of clear weather, rapidly cutting the crop so it can dry in the sun before the regional monsoon rains arrive.
🥬 Vegetable Crop Residue Clearing
Beyond traditional haymaking, this implement is highly valued in the large-scale vegetable farming sectors common in areas like Gyeonggi-do and Chungcheong-do. Before root crops such as carrots, onions, and garlic can be extracted from the soil by digging machines, the thick, leafy green tops must be completely removed. The five-meter width of this mower allows the tractor to straddle multiple crop rows at once, cleanly shearing the organic material and laying it down uniformly. A standard electric lawn mower simply does not have the width or the sustained power to handle acres of thick, wet vegetable tops across rolling valley floors.
🚫 Terrain Restrictions and Operating Boundaries
It is highly important for farm operators to understand the precise operational boundaries of this machinery to prevent unnecessary, costly damage. As noted in the equipment highlights, this machine is strictly not suitable for waterlogged paddy fields, deep wetlands, dense forest undergrowth, or rocky terrain heavily populated with large stones and ground bumps. Driving a 750-kilogram implement into a muddy wetland will cause the tractor to become severely bogged down. Striking a solid rock at operating speeds of 7 kilometers per hour will instantly shatter the reciprocating triangular blades. Adhering to these strict terrain guidelines ensures the longevity of your investment.
🔗 Related Agricultural Products
A successful harvest requires an entire ecosystem of reliable machinery working together in perfect synchronization. We provide a complete catalog of agricultural implements and power transmission components designed to complement your mowing operations. Upgrading your entire fleet with compatible equipment ensures fewer mechanical bottlenecks and a smoother workflow.
📦 High-Density Agricultural Balers
Once your double-acting sickle bar mower has successfully cut and laid the forage into neat windrows, the material must be gathered. Our series of high-density round balers are the perfect subsequent step. These balers utilize heavy-duty rollers and advanced netting systems to wrap the dried grass tightly, protecting the feed from rain and mold. Designed to follow directly behind the mower, these balers maximize efficiency by operating on the same tractor horsepower specifications, allowing you to seamlessly transition between cutting and collecting phases without changing vehicles.
🚜 Heavy-Duty PTO Drive Shafts
The safe transfer of mechanical energy from your tractor to your towed implements relies entirely on the quality of your power take-off shafts. We manufacture a line of heavy-duty PTO shafts featuring reinforced universal joints, shear bolt safety clutches, and durable plastic safety shields. Upgrading to our precision-balanced PTO shafts dramatically reduces driveline vibration and protects your tractor's internal transmission from sudden shocks. If the mower hits an immovable object, the shear bolt snaps instantly, saving the gearbox from catastrophic failure.
⚙️ Precision Agricultural Gearboxes
The heart of any motorized agricultural implement is its gearbox. We supply rugged agricultural gearboxes designed specifically for the extreme torque demands of modern farming. Featuring heat-treated steel bevel gears and premium oil seals to prevent leaks in dusty environments, our replacement agricultural gearboxes can match the exact gear ratio and mounting pattern to get your equipment back into the field quickly and reliably. Proper power transmission guarantees your blades keep shearing efficiently.
🌟 Why Choose Us
Procuring heavy farm equipment is a long-term investment. At Ever-Power, we provide not just machinery, but the manufacturing stability and post-sale support required to keep your farm operating smoothly year after year. Here is why farm managers partner with us for their agricultural machinery needs:
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Massive Manufacturing Capacity
Our modern production facility spans over 32,000 square meters within a national-level economic development zone. We utilize CNC laser cutting machines and robotic welding stations to ensure every steel frame is perfectly aligned, allowing us to handle large-scale fleet orders without compromising on delivery timelines or structural integrity.
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Quality Standards and Certifications
Our entire manufacturing workflow is governed by the ISO9001 Quality Management System. We maintain an impeccable AAA-level corporate credit rating, and our mowers strictly conform to the GB/T10940-2008 standards, having successfully passed rigorous state-level agricultural machinery testing appraisals to ensure field safety.
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Global Export Network
We possess independent import and export rights, successfully supplying agricultural markets in Russia, Mongolia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and South Korea. Our logistics team understands international shipping regulations, ensuring your machinery arrives securely packaged in reinforced steel crates, ready for immediate assembly.
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Dedicated Research and Development
With a registered capital of 10 million RMB and an exclusive regional research center, our dedicated engineering team continuously focuses on solving real-world agricultural challenges. We actively design upgrades to lower tractor power requirements, reduce frame vibration, and increase cutting speeds.
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Reliable After-Sales Support
We understand that downtime costs money. Because we manufacture the core components in-house, we maintain a massive inventory of replacement cutting teeth, rivets, hydraulic cylinders, and PTO shafts. Our export support team provides expedited shipping to ensure your harvest is not delayed by broken parts.
🔧 Daily Maintenance and Operation Guide
Heavy agricultural implements face intense friction and kinetic stress. Implementing a structured daily maintenance routine is the only way to prevent costly downtime and extend the operational life of the machine.
🔍 Pre-Operation Checks
Before connecting the PTO shaft and turning the tractor key each morning, the operator must walk the entire length of the 5.0-meter cutter bar. Check for loose rivets, cracked triangular teeth, or debris wedged between the guards. A damaged tooth forces the machine to tear rather than slice, which strains the gearbox and the tractor engine. Replace any broken teeth immediately using standard hand tools right in the field. Ignoring a broken blade will only lead to further mechanical complications down the line.
🛢️ Lubrication Regimen
Friction is the absolute enemy of the double-acting system. High-quality lithium-based grease must be applied to all zerk fittings daily, particularly on the PTO universal joints and the main crank-slider pivot points. Monitor the oil level in the primary gearbox monthly to ensure it remains clean and free of milky water contamination. Keep the hold-down clips properly adjusted so the blades can slide freely without excessive vertical bouncing, which can cause metal fatigue over long harvesting sessions.
🧰 Hydraulic System Care
The hydraulic lift system provides the massive convenience of one-person operation from the tractor seat. Always inspect the rubber hydraulic hoses for abrasions, cracking, or fluid leaks near the metal fittings before operation. Keep the quick-connect couplers wiped clean of field dirt before plugging them into the tractor to prevent internal valve damage and fluid contamination.
❄️ Winter Storage Procedures
At the conclusion of the autumn harvest, the entire implement must be washed with high-pressure water to remove all accumulated dirt and acidic plant residue. Once dry, coat the exposed cutter bars with a generous layer of rust-preventive oil. Disconnect the hydraulic lines, cap the fittings to prevent dust ingress, and store the machine inside a dry, covered barn, ideally raised on wooden blocks to protect the tires from freezing ground temperatures.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The 9GS-5.0 model is highly efficient and requires a wheeled tractor with a power output between 20 and 35 kilowatts (30 to 50 horsepower). Your tractor must also be equipped with a standard 540 rpm rear PTO shaft to drive the gearbox, and a rear hydraulic remote valve to operate the lifting cylinders for the cutter bar.
An electric lawn mower is intended for small residential gardens and cosmetic grass trimming. It lacks the heavy structural weight, the massive 5.0-meter cutting width, and the sustained mechanical torque needed to harvest thick agricultural forage crops. Commercial field clearing requires the raw mechanical power supplied by a tractor's PTO to operate continuously all day without motor failure.
A standard towed single-blade lawn mower features one moving knife bar sliding against stationary guards, generating intense lateral shaking and frame vibration. The double-acting sickle bar mower uses two rows of sharp blades moving back and forth in opposite directions simultaneously. This counter-movement cancels out the vibrations, resulting in far less metal fatigue and a much cleaner shear on the grass.
According to the official operational guidelines, this unit must not be used in water paddies, muddy wetlands, dense forests, areas heavily littered with large rocks, or fields with numerous high earth mounds. Operating in these conditions will result in the machine becoming stuck in the mud or suffering catastrophic damage to the reciprocating teeth.
Replacing the triangular blade sections is highly straightforward due to the modular design. You do not need to replace the entire 5.0-meter bar if you hit a rock. You simply drill or punch out the retaining rivets of the damaged tooth, insert the new replacement tooth into the slot, and secure it with a new rivet or a heavy-duty locking bolt.
Yes, we have established robust distribution and logistics channels throughout East Asia. The hardware used on the machine conforms to standard metric agricultural sizing, meaning basic wear parts are often available locally. For specialized components like blade sections, our export support team provides expedited shipping directly from our factory to minimize any operational downtime.
💬 Customer Reviews
“We use it for large-scale carrot and onion fields. The 5.0 m width is perfect for our row spacing, and the depth control is precise to the centimeter. The machine leaves perfectly uniform material that our planting machines love. Local parts delivery is next-day — never had downtime. Already planning to buy a second double-acting sickle bar mower unit next season.”
“Managing 150 hectares of alfalfa requires serious machinery. I hooked this up to my older 30 KW utility tractor, and it performed beautifully. The 540 r/min PTO requirement matches perfectly without bogging down the engine. The clean cut at a 65 mm stubble height has noticeably improved our second-growth yield. The fuel savings alone make it a great investment, and the single-driver operation saves us a lot on labor costs.”
“Shipping heavy agricultural machinery to the island is always a concern for us, but the logistics coordination and service attitude from Ever-Power were excellent. It arrived well-packaged in a steel crate and complies with the GB/T10940-2008 standards. We get a lot of morning dew here, and this machine slices through thick, wet grass without clogging up the cutter bar. Excellent lawn mower setup for managing dairy cattle pastures.”
“As a custom harvester, I need equipment with a remarkably low failure rate. I have put over 400 hours on this mower this season. The 750 kg steel frame is incredibly tough and highly reasonable in structure. We did hit a hidden rock back in July near a forest edge, but swapping out the broken reciprocating teeth took my operator less than fifteen minutes right there in the field. The hydraulic lift saves us so much time when crossing dirt tracks.”
“I run a purely organic beef farm and rely heavily on natural pasture regrowth. The shearing cut from this towed single-blade lawn mower alternative is incredibly clean, much better than the harsh tearing action of flail mowers. It leaves exactly 60-70 mm of stubble, which improved our recovery times significantly. The manual instructions were clear, making the initial setup very easy. Great service attitude from the sales team when I had questions about the lubrication schedule for the PTO shaft.”
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