Rotary mowers are one of the most common and widely used mowers. They cut grass by striking it at high-speed using one or more blades that rotate around a vertical axis, unlike reel mowers that rely on a scissor-like action.
Each blade set is mounted parallel to the ground on a vertical spindle. As the blades spin, they cut grass cleanly and efficiently through impact. This design makes rotary mowers highly adaptable to varying grass heights and conditions, which is why they are widely used across large turf and commercial mowing applications.
Thanks to their relatively simple mechanical design, rotary mowers require minimal maintenance, are power-efficient, and well-suited to general-purpose mowing where reliability and productivity are essential.
Key Benefits of Rotary Mowers
Versatile – Handles a wide range of grass heights and changing conditions with ease.
Durable – Built to work on uneven ground and handle long operating hours.
Efficient – Wide cutting widths mean large areas can be covered quickly.
Easy to Maintain – Simple systems reduce maintenance time and ongoing costs.
How Does a Rotary Mower Work
Rotary mowers are usually powered by a tractor’s PTO (power take-off), which drives the blades beneath the mower deck. The blades can be a solid bar or a swing-tip design, where the blade tips pivot freely. Swing-tip blades provide additional protection by deflecting on impact with obstacles, making them ideal for tougher environments.
Cutting width can be increased either by using multiple blade sets or using a larger blade set. This allows operators to cover more ground in less time
Rotary mowers are particularly forgiving on uneven ground and in changing conditions. They continue to perform well where grass thickness or surface levels vary. Trimax rotary mowers take this further through advanced cutting chamber design, carefully engineered airflow, and effective clipping dispersal, delivering a cleaner finish with reduced clumping.
Where Rotary Mowers Are Best Used
Rotary mowers are ideal for large areas where productivity and flexibility are important, including:
- Large turf areas such as parks, reserves, and sports fields.
- Golf course surrounds, fairways, and roughs
- Council and municipal mowing operations
- Vineyards and orchards where grass cutting (rather than mulching) is required
- Applications where ground conditions vary, and productivity is critical.
Their ability to perform reliably across diverse terrain makes rotary mowers a trusted solution in demanding conditions.
Trimax Rotary Mowers
Trimax manufactures a comprehensive range of professional rotary mowers designed to suit a wide variety of mowing applications and operating environments. The Trimax rotary mower range includes:
- Striker
- ProCut S5, ProCut S5 FM, ProCut S5 SR
- Topper S3
- Stealth S3, Stealth S3 SR
- Snake S3
- Pegasus S5, Pegasus S5 SR
- X-WAM S5, X-WAM S5 ZR
- Fury
Each model is purpose-built to deliver dependable performance, long service life, and consistent results for professional operators.
Why Choose a Trimax Rotary Mower
Trimax rotary mowers are designed and built specifically for professional operators who need reliable performance day after day. With proven success across councils, contractors, sports turf, golf courses, and agricultural operations, Trimax mowers are trusted worldwide.
Every Trimax rotary mower is engineered with a focus on simple operation, long service life, and reliable cut quality. Modern cutting chamber designs and advanced airflow management improve clipping dispersal, significantly reducing clumping and minimising the need for follow-up cleanup.
Backed by decades of experience in rotary mower innovation and development, Trimax delivers equipment that performs day after day with minimal downtime. This results in a lower total cost of ownership and greater productivity over the life of the machine.
Safety is also a core priority. Trimax rotary mowers are heavily tested and designed to meet international mowing safety standards, giving operators confidence in every working environment.
Visit our customer success stories to see how Trimax rotary mowers perform in real-world applications.
