Originally established as a manufacturer of self-propelled mowers and two-wheel tractors, the Bcs Group has progressively expanded the functionality of these machines through the development of dedicated attachments. The Bcs flail mowers are available in the blade and knife versions
The early success of BCS was built on its motor mowers, later followed by two-wheel tractors, which laid the foundation for what has now become an internationally recognized company operating in the forage and specialized agriculture sectors. Today, Bcs offers a range of tractors from 26 to 75 horsepower. However, this evolution hasn’t come at the expense of single-axle machines, which have continued to gain operational versatility thanks to the development of increasingly specific implements.
Among these implements are brushcutters for rough cutting of overgrown and uncultivated land. These are robust, reliable tools available with either traditional rotating blades or flail rotors with mobile knives.
The single-blade versions offer an 80 cm working width, are equipped with a floating frame to follow ground contours, and pivoting front wheels for enhanced maneuverability. They require only around 7 kW (less than 10 hp) and allow cutting height adjustment via spacers fitted directly on the blade.
While rotating blade models are ideal for clearing areas with green vegetation and light undergrowth, flail rotor brushcutters are the preferred choice for more demanding tasks involving woody vegetation, such as shrubs, brambles, and pruning debris.
There are two Bcs flail models for these tougher applications:
- BladeRunner: Designed for mowing and shredding weeds and undergrowth in cultivated areas.
- RollerBlade: Intended for more heavy-duty work on rough and previously untilled land.
Both tools share some key components:
- Flail rotors
- Oil-bath gear transmissions with PTO brake
- Freewheel mechanism to prevent reverse drag
However, they differ in working widths and external design:
- BladeRunner comes in 60, 75, 90, and 110 cm versions and features a narrow, flexible front intake that can handle tall, dense material. This intake is protected by a cover and guard bar.
- RollerBlade is available in 75 and 90 cm widths, with a fixed, forward-protruding intake equipped with movable safety flaps.
RollerBlade’s lower profile housing makes it especially effective for green space maintenance, allowing work under trees, near shrubs, or in raised flower beds bordered by curbs. Its casing is also open on the right side, enabling operation close to walls and obstacles. Ground support is provided by a rear anti-scalp roller, which also allows continuous cutting height adjustment from 1 to 5 cm via a convenient hand crank.
In both models, cutting is performed by Y-shaped flail knives that span the entire working width. However, RollerBlade’s knives are 60% heavier than those on BladeRunner, making them more effective against tough and fibrous vegetation.
BladeRunner features pivoting wheels for support and height adjustment (from 2 to 10 cm), which influences its weight (72–105 kg) and minimum power requirements (5–8.5 kW). RollerBlade, on the other hand, weighs 93–106 kg and requires 6–7.5 kW of power.
To summarize their ideal use cases:
- BladeRunner is a versatile, maneuverable brushcutter, well-suited for flat or moderately sloped terrain, compatible even with lower-powered two-wheel tractors.
- RollerBlade is purpose-built for heavy-duty, sloped terrain work, effectively functioning as a land-clearing machine. Due to its more demanding handling, it’s best paired with two-wheel tractors equipped with steering clutches.
Title: Bcs, flail mowers for every eventuality
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