THE REEL DEAL Allett Country of origin: UK
The Allett C20 is powered by a Honda 5.5hp engine with a fuel capacity of 3.1 litres.
Cutting width is 50cm and height of cut can be adjusted between 1.5mm-19mm.
It has a 6 blade cylinder. The C20 also comes with a range of interchangeable cassettes.
Total weight of mower is 88.5kg.
The Allett Tournament 20 is powered by a 4hp Honda engine with a fuel capacity of 2 litres. Cutting width is 51cm and height of cut can be adjusted between 1.5mm-19mm.
It has a 10 blade cylinder and a total weight of 92kg.
List prices:
Allett provided three mowers for testing - the Allett Shaver 20, Tournament 20 and the C20, basically the same machine but with a groomer on the Tournament model and interchangeable cassette system on the C20.
Well engineered and solidly built they have a reputation for standing up to plenty of wear and tear.
The Shaver is powered by a Honda GX120 4hp petrol engine with a fuel capacity of 2 litres.
Cutting width is 51cm and height of cut adjustments are between 1.5mm-19mm.
Cutting cylinder has 10 blades made from high carbon hardened and tempered spring steel.
Overall weight of the machine is 81.5kg Dennis FT510
Country of origin: UK
A versatile option for the busy Groundsman. Its unique cassette system arrangement offers the user a combination of additional tools for turfcare maintenance.
Cassette options for the FT510 include brush, roller, sorrel roller, slitter, one-millimetre scarifier, two-millimetre scarifier and a verticutter.
The mower is powered by a 5.5hp Honda engine with a fuel tank capacity of 3.6 litres.
Independent roller and cutter drives give a variable clip rate up to 160 cuts per metre.
The mower has a easy “tool-free click system” of adjusting the height of cut.
The cylinders come in 9 or 5 bladed configurations with a width of cut of 51cms with cutting heights between 1.6mm-30mm. Total weight of mower 110kg.
List price - power unit and grass box: £3,085 Cassettes are purchased individually, for example, a 9 blade cylinder costs £785.
Kevin says:
adjustments were easy. The dead man’s handle was a bit uncomfortable as you felt you were squeezing very hard while pulling the lever to drive the machine.”
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“There is a quality feel about the Dennis and it is very smooth during operation. It gave a good quality of cut and
Shaver 20: £3,100 Tournament 20: £3,700 C20: Power unit and grass box: £2,990 Cassettes are purchased individually, for example, a 10 blade cylinder costs £770
Kevin says:
more than adequate quality of cut with the groomer on the Tournament model, which is fitted as standard, automatically engaging when in cutting mode.
The interchangeable cassettes on the C20 model were a very useful addition.”
John Deere 220C Country of origin: USA
Amongst the lightest walk-behind greens mowers available and, again, another favourite mower for golf greenkeepers.
Bedknife-to-reel and height-of-cut
adjustments on the C Series walk-behind greens mowers can be made quickly and easily, saving valuable time for technicians to use to complete other necessary tasks.
The C Series mowers come standard with an engine gear reduction in the external differential drive. This mechanism automatically compensates the reel speed across the full throttle range.
An eleven bladed self propelled cylinder mower offering a range of cutting heights between 2mm-22 mm with a cutting width of 56cm.
The Mower is powered by a 4hp Honda GX120 4-cycle engine with a fuel capacity of is 2.5 litres and total weight of the mower is 102kg.
List price: £3,995 Kevin says:
Like the Baroness the wheel pegs create a problem for cutting bowls greens. This machine had a really good feel and balance.”
“A good looking machine that offers a really good quality cut. Only the gear lever and visibility into the grass box lets it down.
“The Allett mowers offer simple operator use; simply squeeze the two cradle bars and you’re away! All models offered a
Baroness LM56GF
Country of origin: Japan The Kyoeisha
Corporation of Japan has been producing grass-cutting machinery for almost 50 years under the brand name Baroness.
The LM series of mowers have become very popular in recent years and are now highly respected in the sports turf industry.
They are among the lightest mowers on the market weighing 81kg.
Cutting width is 55.6cm with a choice of 9 or 11 bladed cylinders and having a cutting height between 3mm-29mm.
The mower is powered by a Robin EX13D engine with fuel tank capacity of 2.7 litres.
List prices: £4,800 includes the grooming reel assembly and all extras. Baroness LM56G without groomer: £3650
Kevin says:
was very easy to do. Controls were simple with the minimum levers and good transport options. It is, perhaps, a little light to use which can create a little ‘wobble’. For bowls the wheel pegs create difficulty to cut to the edge of the green but, all in all, this was my favourite machine.”
Lloyds Paladin TG21 Country of origin: UK
Has a long pedigree with some 40 years service in the sportsturf industry. In that time has changed very little in the way of looks. However, like most mower manufacturers, modifications have been made to meet demands and comply with H&S legislation. (Noise and pollution levels).
The mower is now powered with a 4 hp Honda engine with a fuel tank capacity is 2.5 litres and fitted with the latest OPC safety controls.
A noticeable feature of the Paladin is the short distance between the rear and front rollers. This reduces the likelihood of scalping the grass.
It is offered in two widths: 53.3cm and 61cm. The cylinders come in 9 or 11 bladed.
Configurations with a cutting height ranging between 1.5mm-25mm. Total weight of the mower is 76kg.
List price: is £3,695 Kevin says:
day. There’s a lovely feel about this machine but, beware, this was the first time in many years that I burned my arm on an exhaust!”
“The Paladin has user friendly control and a really good feel and balance.The quality of cut is excellent and still looks good the next
“The Baroness offers a razor sharp cut and the machine certainly looks the part. The height of cut was adjusted by fingers and
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