Hydraulic Reach Mowers in Action: How Slope Mowing Accident Rates Dropped 40% Since 2022

Since 2022, municipalities and contractors have reported a striking 40% drop in slope mowing accidents, thanks to the widespread adoption of hydraulic reach mowers. These powerful tools are transforming how crews manage roadsides, ditches, embankments, and other steep or hazardous terrains—without placing operators in danger.

Mounted on tractors or utility vehicles, hydraulic reach mowers use articulated arms to extend the mower head safely away from the machine. This allows operators to trim vegetation from a distance—eliminating the need to drive on risky inclines or unstable shoulders. In terrain where rollovers and equipment slippage were once common, reach mowers now provide stability and visibility from flat, secure ground.

What makes these machines even more valuable is their precision control. Advanced hydraulics allow for smooth movement and accurate cutting angles, reducing strain on operators and improving mowing consistency. Many models now integrate joystick controls and safety sensors, increasing usability and lowering the risk of error.

The result? Safer working conditions, lower insurance claims, and more efficient vegetation management, especially on infrastructure projects and public land maintenance.

As safety regulations tighten and environmental standards rise, hydraulic reach mowers are becoming the go-to solution for slope mowing—demonstrating how smart machinery can protect both workers and landscapes.