| 摘要 |
This invention relates to an apparatus for cutting vegetation, in particular for cutting verges. The apparatus comprises an elongate arm 14 having a first end and a second end, mounting means 16 connected to the first end of the arm for attaching the apparatus to a vehicle, a cutting head 20 including means for cutting vegetation connected to the second end of the arm, means for measuring a load 60 exerted on the cutting head, and means for controlling a position of the cutting head relative to the mounting means in response to said measured load. The means for measuring a load may be load cell or strain gauge. The load cell may comprise a shaft and the cutting head is attached at a first end of the shaft and the arm is attached at a second opposite end of the shaft. Also disclosed is a method of controlling an apparatus for cutting vegetation.
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