Most modern tractors show fuel consumption per hectare on the display. Field measurements on Eco Clipper electric mowing systems consistently show around 0.7 litres per hectare. Conventional mowing systems often use twice that amount or more. One mowing session is enough to establish your own number.
The main saving is in labour and tractor hours
To compare mowing systems fairly, you need to look at the full picture: the machines, tractors and operators required to cover your daily area. A wider, faster mowing system finishes the same work in less time, with fewer people and fewer machines. Cost calculations based on real customer data show that Eco Clipper systems have a lower cost per hectare across all operation sizes and in all regions of Europe. When diesel prices and labour costs rise, the difference only increases.
The investment case
A 50-hectare operation mowed 80 times a year saves around 2,800 litres of diesel annually with a more efficient mowing system. At most fuel prices, that saving alone covers a large part of the annual financing cost of the mower. Add the savings on labour and tractor hours, and the business case is clear. It is worth calculating this for your own situation. Eco Clipper can help by preparing a cost comparison based on your specific parameters. Contact us at www.ecoclipper.com
