Spotlight on: Wessex CMT 180 Finishing Mower
When it comes to delivering a crisp, professional finish on large grassed areas, choosing the right machinery makes all the difference. Whether you're maintaining sports pitches, private estates, schools or public open spaces, productivity and presentation are key.
One machine that continually impresses our professional customers is the Wessex CMT 180 Finishing Mower. Built for compact tractors and engineered for reliability, it offers the ideal balance of performance, durability and value.
Built for Professional Results
The Wessex CMT 180 has been designed to leave an immaculate finish on regularly maintained grass. Unlike rough-cut or topper mowers, a finishing mower is specifically engineered to produce a clean, striped appearance that clients notice immediately.
With a 1.8-metre working width, the CMT 180 allows operators to cover large areas quickly whilst maintaining an exceptional quality of cut. Its three overlapping blades eliminate uncut strips, ensuring an even finish across every pass. The mower also offers an adjustable cutting height between 19mm/0.7” and 110mm/4.3”, making it suitable for everything from ornamental lawns to wider estate grounds.
Ideal for Landscapers and Grounds Maintenance Contractors
For contractors, the faster you can complete a job without compromising quality, the more profitable each working day becomes.
The Wessex CMT 180 is perfectly suited to a wide range of uses for commercial landscaping companies, grounds maintenance contractors, local authorities, schools and colleges, caravan and holiday parks, private estates, sports clubs, golf practice facilities and large domestic properties. It's compact design makes it highly manoeuvrable around trees, pathways and landscaped areas while still providing impressive output.
Designed for Compact Tractors
Many professional contractors operate compact tractors in the 25-50hp range. The Wessex CMT 180 has been developed specifically for these machines, requiring just 25hp and using a standard Category 1 three-point linkage with a 540rpm PTO.
This makes it an excellent attachment for businesses looking to maximise the versatility of an existing compact tractor without investing in dedicated mowing equipment.
Excellent Ground Following
Uneven ground can quickly ruin an otherwise perfect finish.
The CMT 180 features:
- Floating top link for improved contour following
- Adjustable gauge wheels
- Anti-scalp roller
- Strong, rigid construction
Together these features help maintain a consistent cutting height across undulating terrain whilst reducing scalping and turf damage.
Increase Productivity on Every Job
A wider cutting deck means fewer passes and shorter mowing times. With its 1.8-metre cutting width, the Wessex CMT 180 enables operators to cover substantial areas efficiently while still achieving the presentation expected by commercial clients.
Less mowing time means more jobs completed each day, reduced fuel consumption, lower labour costss, increased profitability – and happier customers!
Why Hire?
If you're considering adding a finishing mower to your fleet, hiring can be a cost-effective way to evaluate its performance before making a purchase.
Hiring rather than buying also makes perfect sense to allow for:
- Seasonal workloads
- One-off contracts
- Additional capacity during peak periods
- Short-term commercial projects
- Testing compatibility with your tractor
It allows contractors to take on larger contracts without the immediate capital investment.
For landscapers, groundsmen and maintenance contractors looking to produce a premium finish efficiently, the Wessex CMT 180 remains one of the UK's most popular tractor-mounted finishing mowers.
Hire the Wessex CMT 180 from Acacia Groundcare Equipment Rental
At Acacia Groundcare we supply professional grass-cutting equipment to landscapers, contractors, estates and grounds maintenance teams across the south-east. All of our machinery is maintained to the highest standards and undergoes comprehensive pre-hire checks.
If you're looking to improve productivity whilst delivering an outstanding finish, the Wessex CMT 180 Finishing Mower is an excellent choice.
Looking for a complete mowing solution? Browse our range of compact tractor hire and tractor-mounted attachments to find the ideal combination for your project.
Contact our team today to discuss availability, hire periods and the best machinery package for your next project. Simply call 01273 494939 or request a quote now.
