You only have to take a look at the Billy Goat BC24903IC Rough Cut Brush Mower to see that it means business. Rugged, durable & of the highest quality when it comes to build & components, this is a serious, self-propelled, heavy brush cutting & undergrowth clearing machine, with a very generous cutting width of 61 centimetres. The powerful cutting deck is capable of slicing through very heavy vegetation, brambles, bushes & weeds over eight feet tall, in meadows, grounds, gardens, orchards & fields, even mowing down saplings of up to 5 centimetres in diameter. The power behind this impressive rough-cut mower comes from a Briggs & Stratton Intek IC petrol engine with an overhead valve for better, more economic performance & a built in anti-vibration system for operator comfort. The drive system offers three forward gears & one reverse, ideal for difficult circumstances where turning is difficult. Speeds are 1.79MPH in gear one, 2.37 mph in gear two & 3.69 in gear three. The drive system & limited slip differential are in a sealed transaxle, removing the need for maintenance. The slip differential is an important feature, as it transfers power wherever it is needed, so it can handle slopes (up to 15 °) bumpy & uneven terrain & rough, bushy ground vegetation. Built for extreme conditions & very rough terrain the Outback can handle just about anything. If the front brush guard can push it over, the Outback can cut it. It deals with hidden obstacles too, including sunken logs, even stones or concrete blocks. The impact shock from any hidden obstacle is transferred through the non-twisting Kevlar belt to the clutch & avoids any damage to the cutting mechanism. Kevlar is, of course, an incredibly tough material used in military equipment, & in bullet & blade proof garments. A rigid deck & engine base, made from solid steel, offer stability & a rear cable guard prevents the transaxle cable from damage or snagging debris. Control of the mower is easy with ergonomic, soft, handle grips, placed at a good height making using the mower for long periods comfortable & helping overall stability. Steel hand guards are included to protect the operator’s hands from thorns & other hazards. The drive & blade are independently controlled, by levers, for ease of operation. The front hatch lifts off very easily for servicing & maintenance inspection. The large rear wheels are fitted with 16”, high-floatation deeply grip-pattered pneumatic tyres, pre-filled with puncture sealant. Side-to-side manoeuvrability, tyre traction are helped by the adjustable cupped skid-shoes fitted to at the front of the deck. The spindle assembly is buttressed, in four directions, for extra protection.