Fairway Mowers For Sale

About Fairway Mowers

Fairway mowers typically feature a reel cutting design, similar to tee and green mowers, but out of necessity, fairway mowers are typically much larger in order to more efficiently tend a golf course’s enormous fairway acreage. For example, many modern fairway mowers are equipped with anywhere from five to 11 cutting reels, sometimes referred to as “gang reels.” These cutting units offer a scissors-like shearing action with rotating blades passing over a stationary bedknife. The reel cutting action can be precisely calibrated for an exact cut height; fairways are often require cut heights between 3/8 to 3/4 of an inch (9.5 to 19 millimeters).

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John Deere 7500A E-Cut Hybrid Fairway Mower

Key Features

To prepare the surface for immediate play, some models feature powered roller brushes or rear clipping discharge units to minimize grass clumping on fairways—a common occurrence when a wet course is mowed early in the morning. Many new fairway mowers feature password-protected controls so golf course superintendents can set cut height and limits on mower speed, turning speed, and transport speed to create a uniform fairway playing surface, regardless of the operator. Golf course superintendents can also quickly adjust cut and speed controls based on changing weather conditions, and some systems allow for remote management using a smartphone. Transport speed and turn speed limitations, for instance, can protect against turf damage with more aggressive operators.

Options To Consider

Fairway mowers are available in reel drive systems powered either by hydraulic motors or an electric motor. The latter offers the benefit of reducing potential hydraulic leak points, while also freeing up the hydraulic power for other mower features, such as the traction control system. Fairway mowers are typically available with two- and four-wheel-drive systems; 4WD systems often provide additional features to reduce wheel slippage that could stress the turf. Advanced traction control features also help to maintain a consistent speed on undulating surfaces for a consistent cut. Common cutting widths range from 100 to 120 inches (254 to 305 centimeters) or more.

Find Your Next Fairway Mower

You’ll find a big selection of new and used fairway mowers for sale on NeedTurfEquipment.com from brands like Jacobsen, John Deere, Toro, and others. Listings will typically include the number of operating hours, so you can estimate wear and tear, and many sellers list their mowers’ stock and serial numbers, as well.