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We had a guy last season who was maintaining a 5-acre slope on a golf course that his walk-behind simply couldn't handle, and he was losing half a day to hand-trimming — the MK550 basically solved that overnight for him, though you'll want to check your own terrain because the 45° slope rating is for firm, dry ground and we've seen it struggle on loose gravel or wet clay.
The 7.5HP engine is actually a bit of a workhorse for its weight class at 128kg; it swings a 500mm straight metal blade through thick brush without bogging down as long as you keep the revs up, and the truncated system means you get a cleaner finish than with a standard rotary, but we typically advise sticking to areas under 1000m² per session because the fuel tank isn't huge and you don't want to be running back and forth.
300 feet of remote range sounds like a lot, and it usually is for flat ground, but we've had buyers on forest maintenance jobs tell us it drops to about 200 feet or so when there are dense trees or metal structures in the way — so plan your work zones accordingly, and make sure your operator has line of sight because the safety cutoffs will kill the blade if the signal breaks.
For shippng, we usually have these in stock, but confirm lead time (check lead time) because the 128kg weight means we ship via freight pallet, and you'll want to have a loading dock or forklift on your end; payment terms are standard 50% deposit with balance before dispatch, and we'll send you the COA and EPA documentation before it leaves the warehouse.
One limitation worth knowing upfront: this isn't suited for delicate turf or fine-grass fairways because teh 180mm max height leaves a fairly rough finish compared to a reel mower, so it's really for the heavy brush, brambles, and saplings that you'd otherwise need a team of guys with string trimmers to clear.
3-4 weeks delivrey to most commerical addresses, and we've got reliabel freight partner that handles the liftgate if you don't have dock access — just let us know at order time.
Our MOQ for the MK550 is 10 units per order. If you need a smaller batch for a trial, just let us know—we can sometimes work something out.
Lead time is usually 25-30 days after order confirmation and deposit. That can shift a bit depending on stock levels and shipping season.
Yes, the MK550 is fully certified with CE, GS, EPA, and EMC. We can send you digital copies of the certificates upon request.
No, the MK550 is rated for slopes up to 45°. Going beyond that increases the risk of tipping, so we don't recommend it.
The MK550 ships in a reinforced cardboard box with foam padding. Store it in a dry place between -20°F and 120°F to keep the engine and electronics in good shape.
