Eat your way through brambles and other thick vegetation with a German-engineered scythe mower from AL-KO. The robust BM 875 IV is a powerful and specialist machine, which can cut grass as cleanly as it does thick undergrowth. Optimum benefits are to be gained from use in paddocks and orchards, as well as wild meadows.
With its powerful 2.7kW petrol engine and a cutting width of 87cm, this AL-KO scythe mower gives you the powerful mowing power to get through large areas of up to 3000m² quickly, efficiently and effortlessly. This workhorse guarantees that it can handle almost any undergrowth and terrain. The movable grass deflector prevents grass from remaining on the cover which reduces work interruptions.
The engine ensures that the blades attached to the cutter bar work quickly and evenly - and drives the wheel drive (one forward gear) that can be switched on and off via a worm gear. In conjunction with the height-adjustable, vibration-damped handlebar for perfect device guidance and the 13" wide tyres with farmer's profile, optimal handling is guaranteed in any terrain and on slopes up to approximately 20° incline.
The heart of the BM 875 IV mower is the wide cutter bar with edge protection to protect the blade and ensure safe handling of the device. Its extra-hardened high-performance blade from the German manufacturer ESM combines strong mowing performance and optimal mowing results with durability and minimal wear - whether in continuous use or during longer periods of downtime (seasonal use). The encapsulated driver increases the running time by significantly reducing dirt and grass residue on the blade. The continuously height-adjustable soles and the extreme mobility of the device also ensure comfortable work.
Whether it's a natural garden, a meadow orchard, difficult terrain or a slope: the AL-KO BM 875 IV scythe mower is your extremely powerful, versatile specialist for the care and management of your natural meadows, and can also be used economically for the production of forage grass, on animal paddocks, etc. It is the workhorse for the rough work - and still guarantees ecological garden care.
| Brand | AL-KO |
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| Recommended Lawn Area | 3000m² |
| Engine | Loncin |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, forced cooling, OHV |
| Displacement | 139cc |
| Net Rated Power Output | 2.7kW / 3200rpm |
| Start Method | Recoil |
| Propulsion | Self-propelled |
| Transmission | 1 forward gear (worm gear) |
| Ground Speed | 3.5km/h / 2.2mph |
| Maximum Gradient | 20° |
| Track Width | 45cm |
| Width of Cut | 87cm / 34" |
| Minimum Cutting Height | 15mm |
| Maximum Cutting Height | 55mm |
| Cutting Height Adjustment | Adjustable blade shoes |
| Chassis | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Type | Height adjustable |
| Wheels | 13 x 5.0-6 |
| Sound and Noise Data | 99dB(A) |
| Weight | 52.0kg |
| Global Trade Item Number | 4003718065831 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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Under controlHeight-adjustable with vibration damping, the ergonomically-shaped handlebar ensures optimum handling on rough ground as well as easy transport |
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Perfect grass depositingThe movable grass deflector means that no grass is left lying on the cover, while grass depositing is improved due to the shorter distance between the wheel and the beam |
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Robust in the detailAs well as the specially-hardened ESM blades with infinitely height-adjustable outsoles, AL-KO scythe mowers are characterised by their enclosed drive system which is less prone to contamination, allowing longer operating times |
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Giving nature its spaceIn meadows or ecological natural gardens, it is important only to use machines that are up to the job, such as AL-KO scythe mowers which can forage grass just as well as thick, matted weeds |
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Ready for winter operationThanks to supplementary accessories like snow plough and snow chains, AL-KO scythe mowers can be used effectively in the winter season |
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WarrantyAL-KO backs its scythe mowers with a two year warranty for domestic use |
NB: Video shows previous III model
ABOUT AL-KO GARDEN + HOBBY.....


Founded in 1931 by Alois Kober as a small metalworking shop in southern Germany, AL-KO has become a global player comprising of more than 50 sites in 30 countries. The AL-KO Group today employs over 4,200 people worldwide covering three business divisions - Vehicle Technology, Garden + Hobby, and Air Technology. All AL-KO employees take great pride in the quality products they manufacture.
For greater enjoyment in the garden
For more than 50 years, AL-KO has been developing and designing innovative garden tools for an extremely wide range of requirements and applications. Not only do AL-KO tools reflect its many years of expertise in technology and function, they also set new standards in terms of design.
When the best is expected
With Germany efficiency, AL-KO's research and development engineers create pioneering garden tools from hundreds of individual parts. Materials of the highest quality, ingenious technology, perfect ergonomics and a sure feel for form and detail make AL-KO's garden tools unmistakable.
The rigourous quality requirement that characterises the AL-KO band is guaranteed through its comprehensive technology programme that is consistently planned and implemented by AL-KO development engineers, designers and technicias - from the first design, to prototype construction and the end product.
Why not take the plunge into the world of AL-KO and get to know its high-quality products - without doubt you will find just the right implement for your requirements. AL-KO has everything you need for the garden, whether you are mowing, trimming, shredding, mulching, scarifying, lawn raking, cultivating, splitting or clearing ...
Warranty
All machines come with a two year warranty, following this machines have an extended warranty depending on the range and annual servicing by an authorised AL-KO dealer.

AL-KO acquired Sindelfingen-based SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH to strengthen its range of garden machinery. The existing AL-KO range is being expanded with petrol chainsaws and trimmers, providing customers with expertise and strong, tradition-rich brands in one product range.
Award-winning

The German Design Award is the premium prize of the “Rat für Design”. With its global spectrum and international appeal, it is one of the most respected awards in the design landscape across all industries. Since 2012, the German Design Award has been identifying key design trends, presenting them to a broad public and honoring them. Every year, extraordinary submissions in product design, communication design and architecture are chosen, which cover all areas of daily life.
The “Winner” of the German Design Award, which AL-KO received for its solo® by AL-KO Premium pro lawn tractor and its solo® by AL-KO Robolinho® robotic lawn mower in the Gardening and Outdoor Living category, recognises outstanding work and exemplary implemented design services.

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White Glove Delivery Service
Ready Steady Mow!
Fully Assembled
Your scythe mower will be fully assembled for you.
Pre-Delivery Inspection
We will complete a PDI in compliance with the manufacturer's guidelines.
Tried and Tested
Your machine will be fuelled, oiled, run and workshop tested to ensure it is in perfect working order.
Personal Delivery
Wherever possible, your mower will be delivered to your garden on our own transport.
Full Working Handover
You will receive a full working handover by a trained member of The Green Reaper so you can start mowing straightaway.
For Greater Distances
The machine is cable tied to a pallet and shrink-wrapped into a cocoon. Our transport partner will then deliver the machine on a tail-lift lorry on an agreed working weekday. You simply unwrap the pallet, cut the cable ties and you're ready to mow.
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