AS 700 KM Petrol Drum Mower

The AS 700 KM is a high-output rotary drum mower built for serious forage work, long grass and larger meadow areas. Its 70 cm cutting width, Honda GCVx 200 engine and four swinging blades give you clean windrows and steady progress through heavy growth without the hassle of a bar mower.

At Suffolk Mowers, we see the AS 700 KM as the step-up machine for anyone who needs more acreage capacity than the 585 models. With four forward gears, a reverse gear and an automatic limited slip differential, it handles slopes, dense grass and awkward terrain with the control and confidence you want from a commercial-grade forage mower.

What the AS 700 KM Is Made For

The AS 700 KM is built for people who deal with long, heavy grass and want windrows they can collect without bringing in tractor kit. It’s the machine you step up to when the 62 cm models start to feel too small, or when you’re cutting areas that only get hit once or twice a year. The 70 cm drum set-up and Honda GCVx 200 engine give it the punch needed for 90 cm growth while still staying compact enough for single-operator use.

Strengths You Notice Straight Away

• Four-speed gearbox that lets you match your pace to the crop instead of fighting against it
• Automatic limited slip differential that adds traction only when you need it
• ATV-style tyres that grip well on rough, uneven or wet ground
• Windrow formation that keeps forage tidy and ready for collection
• Reversible blades that take minutes to flip or replace

This is where the AS 700 KM earns its keep. The extra width and stronger transmission give it a much higher work rate than the AS 585 KM, and the slope stability (up to 20°) makes it dependable on mixed terrain where lighter mowers can feel twitchy.

Who It Suits

• Contractors cutting meadows, paddocks or rough ground for clients
• Small farms and estate owners needing clean forage rows
• Orchard and meadow managers working around trees and uneven ground
• Commercial sites and councils with seasonal tall grass or awkward areas
• Yards and large equestrian setups where a 62 cm mower feels too slow

Where It Sits in the Range

The AS 700 KM is the top of the three-machine family. The 585 KM and 585 EKM cover smaller acreages and lighter forage workloads. The 700 KM takes the same drum-and-swinging-blade system and scales it up with more width, more drive control and stronger hill capability.

If you’re deciding between them, the 700 KM makes sense when acreage, crop height or working speed matter more than compact size. It’s the closest you’ll get to field-level forage output without stepping into tractor territory.

Support, Parts and Useful Add-Ons

AS-Motor machines are straightforward to service and parts availability is solid. Suffolk Mowers can supply reversible blades, belts and consumables, plus practical accessories like a tilt meter for slope work, an hour meter for tracking servicing, and tyre sealant for paddocks and rough ground where punctures are a real risk.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions About the AS 700 KM