Attila takes on Hadrians wall

publication date: Jun 30, 2008

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author/source: David Harris

Two Attila Brushcutters are now being used to maintain the National Trail that follows the line of Hadriaans Wall.

Terry Steele from Lloyds of Carlisle suggested Landscape Contractors Alan Gledson and Richard Thomas try Etesia’s latest Attila AV98 ride-on brushcutter.

Richard and Alan have used them non-stop and agree they are doing a cracking job. “The finish is great, far better than the flail. We can vary the height of the deck at an instant, cutting down to 50mm in some areas, which is good for walking. Most of the land is uneven so the floating deck means we can dip into a hollow and bring it up as we come up on to a rise.” says Richard adding that unlike the flail, Attila’s narrow width will go through the pedestrian gateways between fields, which means they can now cut longer stretches of grass and save time.

With its 21hp Briggs & Stratton engine, Attila AV98 has a top working speed of 12km/h. Much laborious hand-strimming has been eliminated too, “Down the sides of farm tracks where there is dead vegetation, brambles and reeds Attila simply eats the stuff.” added Richard.