Horse Drawn Gang Reel Mower

[sshaff]

I ran across this today...I've never seen one before. Has anyone else seen or used one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9CZdZ1T6LI

 

[kmcconaughey]

I'm thinking that is a home made setup. Gang reel mowers were popular at one time.

 

[dschwandt]

It would have to do a WAAAAY better job than that one before I'd invest in one!!

I remember when our blacksmith shop was still open years ago, he had a rig to sharpen those reels, and he could also do ice skates on it s well

 

[sshaff]

Gang reel mowers were popular but, for whatever reason, I've never seen one pulled by a horse...a different "twist" if you will...

 

[mfrade]

They can do a great job. But you can't let the grass get to long between cuts. It just lays down then it'll never get cut at all.

I've got the Sun-Master 321 like the picture at the bottom.

 

[eford]

The one for the front of the original is cool. Mostly only see at golf courses anymore. which makes sense. I agree on not letting the grass grow long. I mowed for 3 years growing up our yard and neighbors with a push reel mower.

 

[ekincaid]

I found an old Pennsylvania hand push real mower at the dump last spring it was dang near mint,thought it would be cool yard art,but had ideas of adapting to a tow behind like in the adds.But after seeing the horse set up...maybe ill hitch it to my black lab...hes got energy to burn LOL