Remote-controlled tracked slope mower delivers the goods
Weed control specialist claims German-made slope mower increased efficiency by 75 per centQueensland based Wetzler Weed Management & Site Maintenance operates throughout the state conducting maintenance around dam walls, fire mitigation and general weed control.
Considering the danger of the work involved in mowing on slopes, company owner, James Wetzler, decided to purchase a new Agria LT 9600 remote control track slope mower to manage growth on trickier terrain.
The German-made Agria LT 9600 sits within local distributor Inlon's Civiline range of specialist mowers, which includes the Spider mower and Track 40 mower.
According to Wetzler, safety was the main motivation in buying the LT 9600.
“Slope and highway mowing is quite hazardous with the risk of ankle and leg injuries. The remote control eliminated the roll-over risk to our operators who can stand a safe distance away,” he said.
Wetzler said a surprising benefit from owning and running his new tracked slope mower was the 75 per cent increase in efficiency.
“We knew it would save us time, but it took two workers five days to do a dam wall job that previously took five men over eight days,” he said.
“That’s a 75 per cent reduction in person-days, which is a lot of time and money saved.”
“The LT 9600 slope mower will tackle anything—it’s a very effective mulching machine,” Wetzler added.
“Some of the dams we maintain are 1km long, and keeping walls clear of vegetation allows early identification of muddy patches that can indicate a leak. Mowing isn’t just for aesthetics; it’s about dam integrity.”
The tracks on the LT 9600 mower helps give the machine great stability and traction while leaving minimal visual impact on grassed areas, Wetzler said.
“Maintenance is a breeze. We have two batteries so there’s always one charged and ready to go. The detachable fuel canister system means we can refuel safely away from the mower.
“The LT 9600 mower is easy to transport on a car or box trailer. In fact, it even fits in the back of a Landcruiser.”
For information on the Civiline LT 9600 remote control slope track mower, visit inlon.ag/9600
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