The Falcon Slasher: The cutting-edge in turf maintenance.

This week’s featured product on the AgMarket online marketplace is the Falcon 1.8m Heavy Duty Slasher. We will have a look at what a slasher is and what it is used for, and also why the Falcon brand is the best-buy in South Africa.

What is a slasher?

If you are not familiar with a slasher, you can think of it as a big lawn mower attachment for your tractor. It is technically a bit more complicated than that, but slashers are ideal for tackling large expanses of overgrown grass in a short amount of time, without having to worry about hidden rocks and debris. A slasher can handle rough and uneven terrain because it is designed to cut through thicker and dense vegetation and the swing back function on the blades ensures they don’t damage when coming into contact with rocks and other debris.

 It is typically a rotating blade or blades, mounted on a horizontal axis. These blades are designed to cut through vegetation as the machine moves forward, creating a path ranging from one to three meters in width.

A slasher can be used to cut large areas of grass as mentioned above, but it comes to its full potential with thick tall grass.  It is excellent for maintaining grasslands, road verges and lawns. Slashers can cut at various cutting heights by adjusting the skids and the jockey wheel.

The slasher is normally pulled with a tractor with a three-point linkage and powered by a power take-off shaft or PTO.

What size slasher would one need?

When looking at what size of slasher to get, one needs to consider the area that needs cutting, at which frequency, as well as the size of your tractor. Someone who does cutting twice a year would use a light-duty machine with a small gearbox. When looking at a commercial cutter that will be cutting every day, one will need to look at the heavy-duty models with a higher rating.

Falcon has slashers of every type available to suit the pocket. From Light-duty slashers to extra heavy-duty slashers. The light-duty slasher can handle a 10- 35 kW tractor. The Extra Heavy-Duty one is engineered to tackle the toughest terrain, from grass to bush clearing and can suit a tractor up to 80kW. These heavy-duty models come with fully guarded PTO shafts and torque-limiting slip clutches.

Why choose Falcon Slashers?

Falcon has over 30 years experience of design and manufacture of implements in South Africa and their range of agricultural implements is designed specifically for the South African environment. These implements have a proven track record with long-lasting, tough gearboxes, able to withstand the extraordinary working conditions encountered in Africa and to absorb the higher power being produced by the new generation tractors coming into the market.

While the industry standard for warranties on implements is one year, as a specialist manufacturer of rotary cutters with a production and sales track record of more than 30 years, they offer an extended warranty of two or three years on many of their implements. Warranty periods and terms are stipulated in the operators' manuals. Falcon slashers have a storied history marked by innovation and reliability. Originating from a commitment to delivering high-quality agricultural machinery, Falcon slashers have evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of South African farmers. Over the years, advancements in technology and design have contributed to the development of heavy-duty models like the Falcon 1.8m Slasher, offering unparalleled efficiency and durability. The Falcon 1.8m Heavy Duty Slasher stands as a testament to the continuous evolution of agricultural equipment. With its robust design and versatile capabilities, it has become an indispensable tool for farmers across South Africa. As you explore the world of slashers, remember that proper maintenance ensures the longevity of these powerful machines, allowing you to tackle the challenges of land management with confidence and efficiency.