Brush, weeds, and tall grass can quickly overwhelm even a well-maintained property. While you could use a lawn mower or handheld tools to clear unwanted plant growth, rotary cutters make the job much faster and easier. Below is an overview of these valuable tools and how they make caring for even large properties easy.

What Are Rotary Cutters?

A rotary cutter is a tractor-pulled implement that sits low to the ground. As the vehicle navigates the property, large blades turn inside the housing, cutting away at dense plant growth and weeds.

Unlike lawn mowers, rotary cutter blades are typically dull, which allows them to cut through tough weeds and tangled underbrush. This makes rotary cutters better suited to large-scale land clearing than creating an attractive finish on a lawn or sports field.

Manufacturers offer rotary cutters in a wide range of sizes. Four-foot models are the preferred option for smaller properties, since they can be towed by most tractors. For larger plots of land, you may want a seven-foot model, some of which feature multiple cutting surfaces.

What Benefits Do They Offer?

Rotary cutters can handle underbrush and plant growth that would likely be too tough for most riding lawn mowers or weed eaters. They’re also powerful enough to reclaim overgrown fields on a farm, or help control weed and grass growth in forest meadows.

Lawn mower blades are rigid, so they’re typically not suited for uneven, bumpy terrain. The blades of rotary cutters, on the other hand, are hinged, so they can hug the ground and clear dense underbrush at the base.

Since 1935, Blazey John S. Incorporated has served home and business owners throughout New York’s Wayne County with the best outdoor equipment on the market. Whether you’re looking for a rotary cutter or more advanced farming equipment, you can rely on their team to help find the perfect tool for the job. Visit their website to browse their selection of equipment, call (585) 394-5528 with any questions, or visit their store in Palmyra today.