Specification	Detail
Model	9GD-2.5
Cutting Width	2,500 mm
Cutter Type	Reciprocating single cutterbar
Blades	34 high-durability moving blades
Power Required	15–35 kW / 20–50 HP
Working Speed	Up to 10 km/h
Hydraulic Lifting	Integrated
Machine Weight	490 kg

Precision Reciprocating Cut for Small Tractors and Natural Pasture

The Ever-Power 9GD-2.5 brings 2,500 mm professional-quality hay cutting to tractors as small as 20 HP. The reciprocating cutterbar operates on a scissor-cut principle: 34 individual moving blades work against fixed counter-blades to sever stems cleanly. This mechanism requires a fraction of the tractor power of equivalent-width rotary disc systems — making it the correct choice for small farms, natural pasture operations, and conditions where rotary disc impact-cutting is unsuitable.

34-Blade Cutterbar: Individual Blade Replacement

The 34 individual moving blades can be replaced one at a time when they chip or wear. Stone contact — the most common cause of blade damage — results in a 5-minute field repair rather than an extended workshop visit. Keeping a set of 10 spare blades in the tractor tool box converts potential downtime events into brief operational pauses.

Clean Scissor-Cut: Quality Matters for Pasture Regrowth

A clean scissor-cut produces a smooth, minimised cut face that limits moisture evaporation surface and seals quickly after cutting. A torn or bruised cut — the result of worn blades or impact-cutting mechanisms operating below design speed — produces a ragged wound that loses moisture rapidly while introducing mechanical damage at the plant's growing point, delaying regrowth.

For natural pasture operations where multiple cuts per season determine annual yield, faster regrowth after each cut adds measurable additional production. The 9GD-2.5's clean reciprocating cut preserves growing points more effectively than impact-cutting alternatives.

Crop Applications

Natural Pasture Management. Natural grassland — the pastura natural of the pampas, the steppe vegetation of Patagonia, flood-plain grasses of the northeast — presents variable stem thickness and often stony ground. The reciprocating design handles variable density without the power demand spikes that affect rotary systems in thick clumps, and individual blade replaceability manages the stone-contact damage risk.

Planted Forage Crops. Small plantings of lucerne, ryegrass, clover, and mixed species forages on diversified small farms. The 2,500 mm cutting width suits small paddocks where wider machines create proportionally more time overhead in headland turns relative to actual cutting time.

Road and Amenity Mowing. Clean cut and adjustable cutting height suit road verge and amenity applications. The reciprocating mechanism's lower blade tip speed reduces projectile ejection risk that creates safety concerns with rotary systems in public areas.

Reed and Aquatic Vegetation. River-flat and wetland properties use the 9GD-2.5 for accessible cutting of emergent vegetation. The reciprocating design handles thick, damp reed stems that overload rotary systems at small tractor power.

Tractor Compatibility

The 9GD-2.5 connects via standard Category I 3-point linkage or drawbar to tractors producing 15–35 kW (20–50 HP). PTO operates at 540 r/min — standard on all tractors in this power range. Hydraulic lifting requires one external hydraulic circuit. At 10 km/h operating speed with 2,500 mm cutting width, the 9GD-2.5 covers approximately 2.0–2.5 hectares per hour in practical conditions.

Why Ever-Power: Verifiable Credentials

The 9GD-2.5 is produced by an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer with 100+ registered technology patents, National High-Tech Enterprise recognition (Cert. GR202315000192), AAA Credit Enterprise rating, and the AGMA Best Innovation Award 2023. Two consecutive years of category market leadership. CNC laser-cut frame, robotic welding, and electrostatic coating on every unit.

Comparing the 9GD-2.5 to Rotary Disc Mowers

Feature	9GD-2.5 Reciprocating	Rotary Disc Equivalent
Tractor Power	15–35 kW (20–50 HP)	Typically 40–60 kW for 2.5m width
Cut Quality	Clean scissor-cut — better for pasture regrowth	Impact cut — faster but less clean
Blade Damage	Individual blade replacement — field repair	Disc balancing or replacement — workshop
Operating Speed	Up to 10 km/h	8–15 km/h
Purchase Price	Lower	Higher at equivalent width

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the 9GD-2.5 cut thick stands of mature grass?

The reciprocating design handles mature grass of moderate density at reduced forward speed. In very thick stemmy stands, reduce forward speed to 5–7 km/h to maintain cut quality and avoid blade overloading.

What cutting height range is available?

The skid runner height adjustment provides cutting heights from approximately 4 cm to 15 cm stubble. Consult the operator manual for adjustment procedure specific to your configuration.

Is the 9GD-2.5 suitable for hilly terrain?

The machine handles moderate slopes — up to approximately 15 degrees cross-slope — without affecting cut quality. On steeper terrain, contact us for slope-specific guidance.

What is the net weight?

The machine weighs approximately 490 kg, within the rear linkage capacity of virtually all tractors in the 15–35 kW power range.

Regional Application

The 9GD-2.5 is suited to operations across multiple Argentine agricultural zones. In Buenos Aires Province humid pampas, it supports small-medium hay and improved pasture operations. In Córdoba mixed farming systems, it handles the cutting requirements of diversified properties. In Santa Fe and Entre Ríos small dairy operations, it provides accessible cutting capacity from smaller tractors. In Patagonia and arid zones, the lower power requirement and clean cut quality suit natural pasture management.

Why Choose the 9GD-2.5 Over Established Alternatives

Ever-Power machines carry a 25–45% price advantage versus European alternatives at equivalent specifications — reflecting manufacturing cost differences, not quality compromises. ISO 9001:2015 certification (audited by Beijing United Certification), 100+ registered technology patents, and two consecutive years of category market leadership provide independently verifiable credentials. Our Buenos Aires operation stocks current-model parts with 5–7 day delivery to most Argentine provinces.

Real-World Operating Scenario

A small-medium property in the Buenos Aires Province humid pampas operates 80 hectares of mixed improved pasture with a 35 HP tractor. The 9GD-2.5 covers the cutting requirements without requiring a tractor upgrade. The reciprocating design's tolerance for stony ground and the individual blade replaceability suit the owner-operator's self-service maintenance approach. After three seasons of operation, the property reports the machine has required only routine consumable replacement, with cutting quality consistent across the operating period.

Total Cost of Ownership

Over 8–12 years of small-farm use cutting 50–100 hectares per season, the 9GD-2.5's total cost is driven by blade replacement (individual blades, not full cutterbars), bearing servicing at standard intervals, and the lower fuel consumption of small-tractor operation. The machine's 490 kg weight reduces tractor wear relative to heavier alternatives. ISO-certified construction supports residual value retention.

Pre-Purchase Qualification

• Tractor produces at least the rated PTO power for the 9GD-2.5
• Annual operating area justifies the capital investment at current pricing
• Service access supports 5–7 day parts dispatch from Buenos Aires
• Lead time of 30–60 days accommodates seasonal planning

Contact [email protected] for a delivered price and current lead time.

Integration with the Ever-Power Range

The 9GD-2.5 pairs naturally with small-farm Ever-Power equipment: the 9LZ-6.0 finger wheel rake for windrow formation, the 9FZ-2.0 hay tedder for accelerated drying, and the 9YG-1.0 compact round baler for hay collection. The matched tractor power range across this small-farm chain — all 35–75 HP compatible — allows a single tractor to drive the complete forage workflow.

Maintenance and Service Life

Annual maintenance items: blade inspection and individual blade replacement at the operator manual's specified wear limit; counter-blade inspection and replacement when wear exceeds specification; cutterbar drive belt tension check every 50 operating hours; bearing greasing per the lubrication chart. All consumable parts available from our Buenos Aires spare parts warehouse with typical 5–7 day delivery.

Order and Delivery

Day 1–2: enquiry and quotation with CIF price within 24 hours. Day 3–7: order confirmation with deposit. Day 5–65: production. Quality inspection, documentation, and container loading at our Parque Industrial Pilar facility. Ocean freight to destination port. Remote video commissioning support included.

Operating Best Practices

Operating speed should be matched to crop density: 6–8 km/h in thick stands maintains cut quality, 8–10 km/h in lighter pasture maximises area coverage. Cutting height is adjusted via the skid runner mechanism to suit the operation — lower stubble for clean hay production, higher stubble for pasture maintenance with faster regrowth recovery.

Headland turns: the hydraulic lift raises the cutterbar clear of the ground approximately 50 metres before the headland. Turn at moderate speed, lower the cutterbar before re-entering uncut area. This sequence protects blade tips from soil contact at turning speed and avoids the cutterbar contacting standing crop during direction changes.

Stone-strike response: if a blade contacts a stone, inspect the affected blade for visible damage. Individual blade replacement takes 5–8 minutes with standard tools. Carry a set of spare blades during operations in known stony paddocks to avoid extended downtime from stone contact events.

ISO9001‑Certified Manufacturing

ISO 9001:2015. AAA Credit rated. National High‑Tech Enterprise (Cert. GR202315000192). AGMA Best Innovation Award 2023. Two consecutive years of category market leadership.