Trailed mower

Mowing with the help of draught horses, a so-called horse-drawn mower, is the most natural special form of mowing. While the aim of mowing in professional agriculture is generally to achieve the highest possible yield in the least amount of time, mowing with a horse-drawn mower focuses on other aspects. For example, mowing with a trailed mower is often used as part of the ecological and natural management of meadows and pastures. This includes, for example, maintenance measures in nature reserves, mowing pastures in organic farms, etc.

Animal-friendly work with the trailed mower

Carrying out maintenance work with a trailed mower is a gentle alternative to motorised mowing in such areas. Another positive added value is that mowing with working horses is a measure to support the animals used. In addition to care, feeding and accommodation, the species-appropriate keeping of working horses also includes the creation of animal-friendly tasks. Mowing with a horse-drawn mower is one such task. Mowing with a horse-drawn mower therefore enables both ecological land management and the promotion and preservation of rare working animal breeds. When designing cutting units that are suitable for mowing with horses, the specifics of this mowing situation must be taken into account. Working horses naturally pull the mower at a relatively low and intermittent speed. In addition, the tractive force of the horses is weaker and more irregular compared to a motorised drive with wheels.