Reel Mowers 47
Toro University Technical Training
Bedknives, Rollers and Accessories
Greens Mower Bedknives
Fairway
Low-Cut
Tournament
Micro-cut
.
3
7
5
in
(
9
.
5
m
m
)
–
1
in
(
2
5
m
m
)
H
O
C
.
1
8
8
i
n
(
4
.
8
m
m
)
-
1
i
n
(
2
5
m
m
)
H
O
C
.
1
2
5
i
n
(
3
.
2
m
m
)
–
.
5
0
0
i
n
(
1
2
.
7
m
m
)
H
O
C
.
0
6
2
i
n
(
1
.
6
m
m
)
-
.
1
8
8
i
n
(
4
.
8
m
m
)
H
OC
Note: High-Cut has similar profile
.313 (8 mm) - 1 in (25 mm)
Bedknife design must allow for maximum material to dissipate heat and yet allow the remaining uncut grass
under the bedknife.
Unfortunately, there is no set rule for space left under the knife, nor can there be. This is due primarily to
surface density and turf conditions. There is no measurable plane that works, other than, your mower, in
your turf.
The only thing that is absolute is that while on the bench, the bedknife can not touch the height of cut
adjusting tool. There must be a reasonable space between the bedknife and height of cut adjusting tool.
To look at that in a different manner, place the cutting unit on a table resting on the rollers so as you can look
at the end of the cutting unit. The bedknife can not touch the table top. This is the absolute! Everything else
depends on the agronomic conditions of the turf.
Listed here are popular Greens mower bedknives and their recommended operating range.