The Kuhn triple mowers “Gmd 15030” offer a working width of fourteen and a half meters, a size that makes them true flagships in the haymaking sector
In Italy, large machines are sold in limited numbers due to the small dimensions that often characterize our farms, which are just as often scattered across a multitude of plots that are irregular in shape and modest in size. This results in a fragmented agriculture, and consequently one with limited investment capacity. Fortunately, however, this is not representative of the entire sector, as clearly demonstrated by the growing interest operators show toward high- and ultra-high-horsepower tractors—machines that until recently were considered occasional worksite equipment, but which today are spreading faster than the increase in average farm size.
Niche agriculture—often summarized by the slogan “small is beautiful”—is increasingly tied more to a cliché than to the real state of the industry. And while it is true that many Italian farms do indeed match this stereotype, it is equally true that a growing number of operations are instead seeking new development prospects, turning their attention to solutions that until a few years ago were deemed suitable only for minimum plots of several dozen hectares.
Professional contracting has contributed significantly to this evolution. It is a sector capable of investing in high-end tractors and equipment, knowing these investments can be amortized in just a few years, and that such machines also enable operators to cope with increasingly unpredictable weather swings.
As a result, Italy is not off-limits for large-scale equipment—so much so that Kuhn has decided to offer, also in the haymaking segment of the Italian market, its “GMD 15030” triple-mounted mower. This is a true category flagship thanks to a working width of fourteen and a half meters, three meters and ten of which are provided by the front-mounted unit. The result is a bimodal setup that, despite its working width, maintains a relatively contained weight—38 quintals—making it manageable even with high- but not ultra-high-power tractors, around 230 horsepower depending on field conditions.
Hydraulically foldable for safe road transport, the “GMD 15030” models stand out for a cutting quality fully in line with Kuhn’s tradition, thanks to four aligned cutter bars, each supporting seven discs. Each bar is always correctly set relative to the ground, benefiting from an articulation system that allows it to automatically adapt to uneven terrain as the tractor advances.
Two management options are available: the simple, intuitive “KFA 12” control terminal, or the “ISOBUS Mower Control” kit, which enables all machine functions—including folding and unfolding—to be operated via an ISOBUS terminal and an “AUX-N” joystick.
Cutting Caresses
On the “GMD 15030,” mowing efficiency is ensured by the cutter units equipped with the “Optidisc Elite” series bars—robust and maintenance-free. The bars are also fitted with the “Fast-Fit” quick-knife attachment system, a solution designed for operational practicality, reducing machine downtime. As for the safety of the working components, the “Optidisc Elite” bars rely on the “Lift-Control” system combined with a “Non-Stop” safety device. When encountering obstacles, the cutter units can rotate backward, clearing the obstacle and following its shape, then quickly and automatically returning to the working position.
Title: Kuhn triple mowers: against Commonplaces
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