{"product_id":"forestwest-224cc-60cm-self-propelled-petrol-flail-mower-bm11172","title":"Forestwest 600mm Self-Propelled Flail Mower – 224cc Petrol BM11172","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eForestwest BM11172 600mm Self-Propelled Flail Mower\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact walk-behind petrol mower for cutting and mulching grass, weeds and vegetation around paddocks, orchards and larger properties. Its self-contained design combines powered travel with a flail cutting system, without requiring a tractor or ATV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a \u003cstrong\u003e224cc petrol engine with recoil start\u003c\/strong\u003e, the BM11172 features a \u003cstrong\u003e600mm cutting width\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e10–80mm adjustable cutting height\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flail system uses \u003cstrong\u003e16 blade sets with 48 blades in total\u003c\/strong\u003e to cut and mulch vegetation during mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA self-propelled transmission with \u003cstrong\u003etwo forward gears, neutral and reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e assists with movement and positioning. The specified travel speed is \u003cstrong\u003e3km\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e. Three handle-height settings and a handle that can be adjusted left or right and locked in position help accommodate different operators and working situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Propelled Drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powered travel reduces the effort required to move the mower through vegetation while the operator guides and controls the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e224cc Petrol Engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides independent power for outdoor mowing without requiring a tractor, ATV or mains electricity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e600mm Cutting Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 600mm cutting path provides coverage in a compact walk-behind format for paddocks, orchards and property maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48-Blade Flail Cutting System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses 16 sets comprising 48 blades to cut and mulch vegetation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10–80mm Cutting Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable cutting height allows the mower to be set for different vegetation-management tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Forward Gears, Neutral and Reverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides selectable travel settings for moving and repositioning the mower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Handle-Height Positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows the handle height to be adjusted to suit different operators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft\/Right Handle Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The handle can be adjusted to either side and locked in position to help accommodate obstacles above the work path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWalk-Behind Flail Mower for Paddocks and Orchards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BM11172 suits property owners and maintenance operators who need a self-propelled petrol flail mower in areas where larger tractor-mounted or tow-behind equipment may be impractical. Its walk-behind layout provides direct operator control for managing grass and vegetation around orchard rows, paddocks and other sections of a property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a 60cm cutting width, adjustable cutting height and adjustable handles provides a practical balance between cutting coverage and manoeuvrability. The flail cutting system cuts and mulches vegetation as part of the mowing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare Forestwest Self-Propelled Flail Mowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a narrower cutting path, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/224cc-50cm-self-propelled-petrol-flail-mower-bm11161\"\u003eForestwest BM11161 50cm Self-Propelled Flail Mower\u003c\/a\u003e. For wider coverage, consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/420cc-90cm-self-propelled-petrol-flail-mower-bm11162\"\u003eForestwest BM11162 90cm Self-Propelled Flail Mower\u003c\/a\u003e with its 420cc petrol engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lawn-mower-flail-mower\"\u003eForestwest Flail Mower \u0026amp; Lawn Mower range\u003c\/a\u003e to compare available cutting widths and operating formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBM11172\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224cc Petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Propelled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravel Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Forward Gears + Neutral + Reverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlail Blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 sets \/ 48pcs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Tank Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Engine Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3600rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Climbing Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Height Adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide-to-Side Handle Adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft\/right adjustment with locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacking Size (L × W × H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e840 × 700 × 860mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. What is the BM11172 flail mower used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BM11172 is designed for cutting and mulching grass, weeds and vegetation around paddocks, orchards and properties. Its walk-behind format is useful where larger tractor-mounted or tow-behind mowers may be impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Is the BM11172 self-propelled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The BM11172 has powered travel, so the operator guides the mower while the drive system assists with moving it. The specified travel speed is 3km\/h.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. What is the cutting width?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutting width is 600mm, equivalent to 60cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Can the cutting height be adjusted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The specified cutting-height range is 10–80mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. How many flail blades does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BM11172 uses 16 blade sets containing 48 blades in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. What engine and starting system does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mower is powered by a 224cc petrol engine with recoil start. It does not require a tractor or ATV to power it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Does the mower have reverse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The transmission provides two forward gears, neutral and one reverse gear for movement and positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8. Are the handles adjustable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. There are three handle-height positions. The handle can also be adjusted left or right and locked in position to help accommodate obstacles above the work path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e9. What is the specified maximum climbing angle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied product specifications list a maximum climbing angle of 35°. 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