{"product_id":"trinciatrice-flagelli-guede-gsm-500","title":"Güde GSM 500 Flail Mower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGüde GSM 500 Flail Mower – 500 mm, 7.2 HP, Integrated Mulching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGüde GSM 500\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional flail mower equipped with a robust 4-stroke engine delivering 5.3 kW (7.2 HP) and an integrated mulching system. With a cutting width of 500 mm, adjustable cutting height from 5 to 40 mm, and mulching function that shreds grass into small fragments, it is suitable for maintaining lawns and medium-sized green areas with even distribution of organic residue. The transmission with 2 forward gears and 1 reverse gear ensures easy handling on uneven terrain. As an official Güde distributor since 2007, Krollit provides technical support and spare parts for this reliable model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGüde GSM 500\u003c\/strong\u003e combines engine power, generous cutting width, and integrated mulching in an easy-to-handle machine with a width of 750 mm. The flail system shreds grass into small fragments, distributing them evenly across the lawn to enrich the soil with nutrients. The mechanical transmission with two forward gears ensures the right speed for every type of grass and ground condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-stroke, 5.3 kW \/ 7.2 HP, 224 cm³ displacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 mm (50 cm) with flail system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable cutting height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 positions, range 5–40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulching function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated, shreds grass into fragments for organic enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical transmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 forward gears (speed 1.2–2.8 km\/h), 1 reverse gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9 litres for extended operating time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual recoil start for reliable ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254 mm rear tyres, 200 mm front tyres for stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 mm for easy access in narrow areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102 kg for balanced traction on moderate slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho the Güde GSM 500 is suitable for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical reason\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional gardener \/ landscaping company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eMaintenance of green areas from 2000–5000 m² with mulching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e500 mm width + flails + integrated mulching reduce maintenance cycles; natural soil fertility increases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic green area \/ park maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eCommon areas, roadside greenery, municipal parks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eFlails shred evenly; mulching distributes nutrients; 102 kg weight helps movement on soft ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-rural farmer \/ smallholding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eMaintenance of lawns, crop edges, mowing areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e2-speed transmission adapts to dense grass; mulching enriches the soil; adjustable height for sequential mowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAreas smaller than 500 m² — the power is excessive and running costs are high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet and heavy grass after rain — the flails may clog and mulching becomes less effective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround with slopes above 15° — the weight of 102 kg and mechanical traction reduce stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEngine and Power 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align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eEmission standard\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eCompliant with EU regulations\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eKrollit item number\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e95482\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eWarranty right\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e2 years, right of withdrawal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eCertificate of conformity\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eAvailable on request\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eManual available\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eItalian \/ German \/ English\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete flail system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral height adjustment for 5 positions, 5–40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake pedal with parking lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual with maintenance diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnition key, 2 copies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety notices, Italian\/German\/English available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-sale inspection: engine tested, all systems functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between a traditional lawn mower and a flail mower?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etraditional lawn mower\u003c\/strong\u003e has fixed blades that cut cleanly. A \u003cstrong\u003eflail mower\u003c\/strong\u003e has rotating flails that shred grass into 5–15 mm fragments. \u003cstrong\u003eMulching\u003c\/strong\u003e distributes these fragments across the lawn, enriching the soil with organic matter and reducing the need for chemical fertilisers. The cutting cycle is slower, but the nutritional benefit is greater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use the GSM 500 on wet ground?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot recommended. Wet and heavy grass tends to \u003cstrong\u003eclog the flails\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing cutting and mulching efficiency. Waiting until the lawn dries, late morning or the following day, ensures better cutting results and even fragment distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow large is the fuel tank and how long does it last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tank holds \u003cstrong\u003e3.9 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e. With an average consumption of \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 l\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e at rated load, it provides about \u003cstrong\u003e90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e of operating time per full cycle. For long jobs, a reserve fuel container is recommended. At reduced speed, 1st gear, operating time increases significantly to over 120 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I adjust the cutting height while working?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003ecentral lever\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to choose between 5 positions, 5–40 mm, \u003cstrong\u003ewithout getting off the machine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ideal for moving from weed-covered areas to well-kept lawns in sequence, adapting the height to the vegetation type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs noise a problem in residential areas?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified noise level: \u003cstrong\u003e120 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is very high, above any traditional lawn mower. Legal only during daytime hours, 7:00–19:00 in Italy. Strongly discouraged for densely populated areas. Ideal for public parks, rural areas, and open spaces away from homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the annual maintenance costs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 euros, change every 100 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 euros, cleaning\/replacement every season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpark plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 euros, every 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement flails:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 euros, complete set every 50–80 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission belt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 euros, if worn, every 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal estimate: \u003cstrong\u003e100–150 euros\/year\u003c\/strong\u003e for intensive professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does mulching work compared to collection?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated mulching\u003c\/strong\u003e shreds grass into small fragments and distributes them evenly across the lawn. There is no collection bag. The fragments decompose quickly, enriching the soil with nitrogen and organic matter. For collection, if required, contact Güde for a replacement kit, not standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the GSM 500 suitable for steep slopes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, up to a \u003cstrong\u003emaximum inclination of 15°\u003c\/strong\u003e. On steeper slopes, rear-wheel drive stability decreases and the risk of tipping increases. It is not recommended on marshy or unstable sandy ground where the weight of 102 kg could cause the machine to sink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guede","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53176535056712,"sku":"95482","price":354.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2139\/0920\/files\/Trinciatrice_a_flagelli_G_de_GSM_500.jpg?v=1779781359","url":"https:\/\/www.krollit.com\/products\/flail-mower-guede-gsm-500","provider":"Krollit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}