McLane Walk Behind Reel Mowers are manufactured in the USA and designed for precision cutting, durability, and long-term reliability. These mowers are specifically engineered for premium turf varieties like Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Zoysia.
The Ultra Low-Cut Series are equipped with a grooved front roller - the preferred upgrade for managing high-end turf. It acts as a leveler, ensuring the reel stays at a consistent height even if the soil is uneven, and limits scalping. The grooves lift the grass between them so the reel can slice it cleanly, delivering a precise cut and professional stripes.
The Ultra Low-Cut Series grooved front roller has a few drawbacks. It is heavier and makes the mower harder to turn at the end of a row. Caster wheels will usually be a better fit if you have a lot of landscaping obstacles.
Unlike a standard frame, the Ultra Low-Cut Series features a lowered rear axle position. This allows for a precision cut as low as 3/16" while maintaining the ability to height-adjust up to 1-3/4" for seasonal transitions.
Unlike the Classic and Low-Cut Series, the Ultra Low-Cut Series incorporates an upgraded bedknife. This is the same bedknife present in the top-of-the-line Greenskeeper 2, and is a critical component in delivering an ultra low-cut.
In the Ultra Low-Cut Series configuration, the 10-blade reel shines with ultra low grass. If you are keeping your lawn in the 3/16" to 3/4" range this is a crucial upgrade. A 10-blade reel hits the grass 42% more often than a 7-blade reel at the same ground speed - delivering a higher clip rate. This prevents "washboarding," the tiny ripples a 7-blade reel can leave at very low heights. Because of the more frequent cutting, you can also walk slightly faster without sacrificing the quality of the cut.
The Ultra Low-Cut Series has several widths and engine options available. Both the Briggs & Stratton ("B&S") and Honda engines are "industrial-grade" engines which cannot be found on equipment in big-box retailers. The B&S engines are more economical, and can be easier to work on, but are louder and vibrate more than the Honda engines. The Honda engines carry a premium price, but deliver better starting, lower noise, and longer life.
The Ultra Low-Cut Series is an ideal choice for: the cut precision and striping of a grooved roller, both with flat and semi-flat lawns, cutting low heights (lowest possible cut is 3/16") (ideal cut height 3/16" to 3/4").
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