Scythe V Strimmer
If you're wondering about the advantages of a scythe over a strimmer then perhaps this page will help you make the right decision for your grass management plans. If your work is in conservation, land management, community groups or as a small holder, then it's well worth taking the time to seriously consider which tool will be best for you.
Scythe V Strimmer
Cost
Servicing costs
Spare parts
Fuel
Full kit £226
None. Can be done in house by trained staff & vols.
Optional. Additions to kit if required.
None
Cost
Annual Servicing costs
Spare parts
Fuel
FS 361 PETROL CLEARING SAW £1039
Plus PPE and harness
£120 per machine by professional mechanics. Approx
£30 per cord spool approx
£3.50 Per tank full 0.75lt per hour approximately. Plus oil and grease
Pollution
​Noise. None
Environmental. None
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Atmospheric. None
​Noise. 100 dB(A) 2)
Environmental. Littering of plastic cord.
Atmospheric. Unregulated emissions.
Engagement & Safety
As an engagement tool within conservation the scythe wins hands down.
Visitors are naturally drawn to watching a scythe in action.
Due to it’s silent operation users can engage with visitors while mowing.
Teams can chat with each other while working.
The prescribed safe mowing distance between scythers is 3 meters.
No PPE is required, so awareness of others and wildlife is greatly increased.
The lack of vibration means no risk of inducing finger or hand related issues.
The mowers fitness levels are the only limiting factor in scythe mowing.
As an engagement tool within conservation the strimmer is a repellent.
Visitors are naturally annoyed by strimmers and will avoid close contact at all costs.
The noise from strimmers makes it impossible to engage with visitors.
Strimmer operators can not chat with colleagues.
The prescribed safe mowing distance between strimmer operators is 15 meters
PPE and harnesses are uncomfortable and reduce awareness of others and wildlife.
Vibration from the machine can induce carpel tunnel syndrome, vibration white finger and Raynauds, reducing the time allowed to safely operate strimmers.