Description
Our E Series drum mowers are designed for customers who need a sturdy, low maintenance machine, but at a more affordable price point. These mowers replace the more durable, but expensive, PTO shaft drive of our other models with a simple belt driven system. For the hobby farmer, this mower will still provide years of trouble-free service. With a 53” cutting width and fast cutting speeds, the Ibex TS53E mower will outperform other mower designs in the tough conditions of a hay field.
Description
The Ibex TS53E drum mower is designed for the compact tractors so popular with today’s small farms. Designed with fewer moving parts than disc and sickle bar mowers, these machines will cut faster and with fewer problems than other options.
The design of a drum mower is mechanically much simpler than sickle bar and disc mowers. For nearly all hay cutting applications, it is a superior design that cuts faster with fewer problems. The drum mower design, which has been very prominent in Europe for decades, is finally gaining popularity here in the US, and rightly so.
A drum mower has only two large counter-rotating drums. These drums create a great deal of inertia, helping you to power through the thickest hay conditions. The drums are powered from above by a simple gearbox, not with multiple small gears from below like a disc mower. These drum mowers use only three inexpensive, reversible blades per drum. They can be easily sharpened or simply replaced when dull. Replacing a blade is a simple process. This simplicity in design makes them easier to use and maintain, while also making them more durable.
The TS53 uses a durable shaft-driven system. Shaft drive means no belts to come off, slip, or break at the most inconvenient times.
This mower is manufactured in China under the watchful eye of Ibex Equipment, a US based equipment company.
PTO shaft included. For cutting instructions, click here.
Tractor Compatibility & Specifications
| Model | TS53E Drum Mower |
| Cutting Width | 4 ft 5 in (53 in) |
| Folding for Transport | Manual |
| Weight | 665 lbs |
| No. of Blades | 6 (3 per drum) |
| No. of Drums | 2 |
| Mowing Capacity (acres) | 4 acres / hour |
| Break Away Protection | Yes |
| Min. Tractor Engine Power | 25 HP |
| Max. Tractor Engine Power | N/A HP |
| PTO | 540 RPM |
| Min. Tractor Width | 4 ft (48 in) |
| Max. Tractor Width | 5 ft 4 in (64 in) |
| Min. Tractor Weight | 2500 lbs |
| Lift Kit | Optional |
| Tractor Hitch | Category 1, 3-Point |
| Gearbox Oil Type | 80W90 EP Gear Oil |
| Cutting Height | Lift Kit Adds: | Max Height with Lift Kit: |
| Low = 1.5" High = 2.5" | +1.5" | 4" |
*Cutting heights are approximate and can vary based on ground conditions as well as point of measurement.
Shipping
| Crate | Dimensions |
| Length | 88" |
| Width | 46" |
| Height | 37" |
| Machine Weight | 665 lbs |
| Ship Weight | 985 lbs |
| Delivery Type | Continental US |
| Pickup from Warehouse | FREE |
| Freight (Free Lift Gate Service) | Place in cart to calculate shipping. |
Machine requires assembly.
Warranty
Parts
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