GIRAFFA XL, known in the market simply as GIRAFFA, is the best seller in MASCHIO GASPARDO side-mounted mulcher range. Long valued in the market for being synonymous with rugged build and versatility of use. A must-have for dealing with grass or brush, either behind or to the side of the tractor. Suitable for tough jobs, equally happy working in olive groves, hazel groves and orchards as it is mowing along headlands, ditches or hedgerows, it is available in working widths ranging from 1.6 to 2.1 m, paired with tractors with horsepower in the 50 to 110 range.
GIRAFFA XL's parallelogram frame arm with forged joint gives it a wide range of movement, both horizontally - to offer the greatest number of possible operating combinations, such as work in conjunction with front-mounted equipment - and vertically thanks to inclines ranging from -65° e +90°.
Giraffa XL comes in two versions: with the gearbox mounted internally or externally. The internal version is recommended if the unit is going to be used mainly on the flat or for vertical work (hedgerows, banks). The external version gives greater reach for ditch work.
The gearbox shaft features a freewheel, while the PTO, which comes as standard, is direct drive.
Hammer flails along with the counter blade welded inside the chamber are tasked with shredding, effortlessly handling brush up to 6 cm in diameter, while the electronically balanced rotor ensures a consistently high speed with very little vibration.
GIRAFFA XL can be fitted with a double skin protection complete with a (second) toothed counter blade. The double skin protection is always recommended when dealing with hard debris or stones; the second counter blade boosts the shredding action on the mulched woody material.
The rear roller, whose purpose is to compact the resulting shredded residue, is a self-cleaning model thanks to its location near the rotor, and can be set to two different positions. This adjustment ensures unbeatable stability in any conditions.
The head's floating system allows it to follow the contours of the surfaces being worked on, preventing any damage to the structure. The connecting rod on one of the lower hitch points is an additional safety measure in the event of collision with obstacles.
GIRAFFA XL is also fitted with a "multi-aggressive" rotor, featuring a greater number of hammers to make it more aggressive, or the "damage-prevention" rotor, which has specially shaped hammer supports to prevent damage when dealing with stones.
The rotors on MASCHIO mulchers are balanced electronically in order to provide the hammer flails with a high speed of rotation whatever the work condition, low vibrations and reduced power requirements. This means the machine has a longer service life.
The 5 drive belts can be tensioned simply and easily by means of a practical external screw system. All implements are fitted with toothed belts that, unlike plain belts, prove more effective and offer greater performance.
MASCHIO mulchers feature bearings comprising two rows of balls, which provide excellent impact resistance and allow them to withstand heavy workloads. Main advantages: long lifespan (30% longer than traditional bearings), high resistance and load capacity, and low maintenance.
For a finer mulch, the machine comes with a toothed lower counter blade welded to the internal structure.
The shock protection system protects the cutting head when it accidentally hits an obstacle.
The parallelogram frame arm has a new forged joint to deliver greater strength and solidity.
GIRAFFA XL is the side mulcher for those who want robustness and versatility in one machine. Its extensive standard equipment and robust construction make it suitable for any application, from grass mowing to shredding larger shrubs.
| Measure | 160 SE | 160 SI | 185 SE | 185 SI | 210 SE | 210 SI |
| Gearbox | External | Internal | External | Internal | External | Internal |
| Min power HP | 50 HP | 50 HP | 60 HP | 60 HP | 70 HP | 70 HP |
| Max power HP | 110 HP | 110 HP | 110 HP | 110 HP | 110 HP | 110 HP |
| Working width | 1,57 m | 1,57 m | 1,9 m | 1,9 m | 2,12 m | 2,12 m |
| Transport width | 1,98 m | 1,77 m | 2,31 m | 2,1 m | 2,53 m | 2,32 m |
| Max cutting diameter | 5 cm | 5 cm | 5 cm | 5 cm | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| PTO rotation rpm | 540 std | 540 std | 540 std | 540 std | 540 std | 540 std |
| Weight | ≥ 720 kg | ≥ 716 kg | ≥ 780 kg | ≥ 776 kg | ≥ 810 kg | ≥ 792 kg |
