The new Multicut 470 and 630 rotary mowers from Spearhead now come with a five-year warranty.

Gearbox rating has increased from 111hp to 165hp, while larger shafts and gears also add to the ruggedness. The firm says a key change is to the protection of the lower seal.

“Low to the ground, it’s all too easy for grass and debris to wind around the shaft, risking potentially fatal damage to the lower seal,” explains Neil Warren, chief design engineer.

“Should the seal break and oil leakage occur, the gearbox can be rendered useless. Able to modify our own designs in-house, we’ve addressed this concern, seen on all makes of rotary mower, once and for all.”