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Kuhn's GMD 5251 TC brings trailed mowing flexibility

Kuhn is no newcomer to the trailed mower market but recent years have seen sales fall in favour of mounted front, rear and butterfly units. We take a look at one farming business that has moved away from mounted and back to a trailed unit

James Huyton
Machinery and 51AVÊÓÆµTechnology Specialist
clock • 5 min read
The Kuhn GMD 5251 TC can be set up to operate left-hand offset, right-hand offset, and in line with the tractor, all with spool adjustment.
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The Kuhn GMD 5251 TC can be set up to operate left-hand offset, right-hand offset, and in line with the tractor, all with spool adjustment.

The once favoured trailed mower seems to have fallen by the wayside for many grass growers in favour of front- and rear-mounted machines and contractor favourite, the butterfly combination. Speaking...

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