The Blaney hedge cutter range is currently on tour at various locations across Ireland as part of the company’s Field Days event. Customers can see firsthand the performance that comes with the hedge cutter equipped with Blaney power-shredding technology, which has been further developed and enhanced since its launch 10 years ago.

The Blaney range of tractor hedge-cutting machinery is available in three series: Compact, Agri and Contractor – built to suit the intensity of the work being done. With hedge cutters to suit tractors from 20hp, and various cutting head widths and hydraulic power, the range is suitable not only for the contractor but also for any farmer.

Excavator cutting head

As well as manufacturing hedge cutters, Blaney has developed an excavator cutting head with flotation linkage to follow ground contours. This cutting head has been designed for optimum manoeuvrability to allow for cutting in closer proximity to the hedge. Blaney can manufacture these cutting heads to suit any make or model of digger. They are made from 50% heavier alloy material, yet are lightweight for better balance even when reaching with smaller diggers. Excavator heads are equipped with a special hydraulic Powerbox, which ensures that the rotor is running at the right speed and protects the head’s hydraulic motor from any imbalances in the system.

Tailored to individual specification

The Blaney R&D team has incorporated a hedge cutter design that can be tailored to an individual’s specification and needs, meaning you get the features you need at a price you can afford. You can choose the arm reach, with seven options ranging from 3m to 6.5m. Numerous arm options are available to help with certain tasks.

Parallel arm geometry allows the operator to adjust the reach of the arm while maintaining a consistent head angle. Lift and angle float kits assist with verge and highway mowing, enabling the cutting head to automatically follow the contours of the ground without any operator input.

The option of power slew allows the arm to rotate back behind the tractor, providing the ability to cut right into corners of hedgerows, while also providing a compact transport position.

All flail heads are fitted with bi-directional drive as standard for upward and downward cutting. Blaney’s experience in rotor design ensures that the hedge cutters offer the highest rotor speed, for a better cut and improved efficiency saving time and fuel.

Control options include cable control, electronic switch box control and soft-touch proportional joystick control. Cable control consists of a lever-operated control valve inside the cab, while the switchbox control gives fingertip control, as well as easy operation and an instant response. The most sophisticated of the control options is the proportional joystick where movement of the flail head is proportional to the movement of the joystick.

Suitability

The Blaney range of hedge cutters is suitable for anything from hedge-cutting to verge or grass-mowing along highways. The use of lightweight alloy steel within the cutting head means that these machines are suitable for use with smaller tractors, which has its own benefits when working on wet ground. Research and development on the hydraulic tank has resulted in a design that will dissipate heat to prolong component life span, and is also fitted with an internal baffle for stability and to prevent debris from entering the pump.

Safety breakaway is a standard feature on all Blaney hedge cutters, which allows the main arm to rotate back if it comes into contact with a fixed object such as a gate post, to prevent damage being done to the machine. Folding storage support legs make mounting, removal and storage easier. Each machine has the capability of cutting close in-line with the side of the tractor, meaning that narrow lane ways are no longer a problem, while the arrangement of the arm allows for easy over-hedge-cutting.

To mark the company’s tenth anniversary, Blaney Agri is offering a special discount on all of its power-shredding machines, including the hedge cutters with up to €1,300 off.