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AS-Motor Rotary & Drum Mowers
AS-Motor rotary and drum mowers are built for longer grass that needs a clean cut and tidy lay, not mulching. Models like the AS 700 KM and AS 585 KM work through tall meadow or paddock growth and lay it in neat swaths, while the AS 585 EKM battery rotary offers a quieter option for rougher areas where standard lawn mowers struggle.
Suffolk Mowers supplies the key AS-Motor drum and rotary models and can help you decide whether a petrol drum mower or the battery rotary fits your ground best. If you’re managing hay strips, paddocks or taller grass that you want to cut and handle rather than shred, we’ll point you to the machine that suits the way you actually work.
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How AS-Motor Rotary & Drum Mowers Work in the Field
Rotary and drum models sit in a very specific niche: they’re for tall grass that needs cutting cleanly without being mulched. Drum mowers like the AS 700 KM and AS 585 KM use twin rotating drums with blades that slice the grass and lay it in neat rows, making it easy to remove, dry or manage. They behave more like compact hay machines than rough cutters, which is why they’re popular on meadows, paddocks and orchard floors.
Petrol Drum or Battery Rotary?
- AS 700 KM: A wide, high-output drum mower for meadows, paddocks and long straight runs. Ideal when you want a clean cut and tidy laying of tall grass.
- AS 585 KM: A lighter petrol drum mower suited to smaller meadows, orchard strips and paddocks where manoeuvrability matters.
- AS 585 EKM: A battery-powered rotary that handles taller grass quietly and cleanly. Best for estates, holiday parks and areas where noise is an issue but the grass still gets away.
The choice usually comes down to the job: drum mowers for tall material that needs neat laying, and the battery rotary for quieter rough-area cutting where mulching isn’t required.
Who These Mowers Suit
Rotary and drum mowers make sense for anyone managing meadows, paddocks or long-grass areas where you want a clean, controlled cut rather than heavy mulching. Smallholders use them for hay strips. Orchard owners like them for neat floor management. Wildlife sites favour them when a low-impact cut is needed. Estates and parks use the battery rotary for quieter maintenance on taller grass that domestic machines can’t cope with.
Where They Fit in the AS-Motor Range
These models sit between mulching mowers and the heavier rough-cut machines. They’re not designed to shred material or smash through woody weeds — that’s flail or Allmäher® territory. Drum mowers excel when the aim is a neat lay for removal or drying. The battery rotary provides a quieter option for moderate long grass where mulching isn’t the goal.
Practical Considerations
Drum mowers need room to work; they perform best in long, straight passes rather than tight obstacle courses. They’re not suitable for brambles or very rough paddocks. Spare blades are inexpensive and easy to swap, which keeps running costs low. The battery rotary is quieter and easier to handle but needs planned runtime. Used in the right setting, these mowers are efficient, predictable and far tidier than rough-cut machinery.
How Suffolk Mowers Helps You Choose the Right Rotary or Drum Mower
Picking between a drum mower and a rotary comes down to how your grass behaves. At Suffolk Mowers we look at whether you’re cutting hay, topping paddocks, managing orchard floors or dealing with taller rough grass. That lets us point you to the AS 700 KM or 585 KM when a clean cut-and-lay is the priority, or the AS 585 EKM battery rotary when you need quieter operation with a straightforward rotary finish.
We also support every machine we sell. Drum mowers rely on simple, durable mechanisms, but blade sets and drive components still need periodic checks. Battery rotaries need routine servicing and battery care to stay reliable. Whether you’re managing small meadows or estate grounds, we keep your mower working through the season with parts, servicing and repairs available when you need them.