The RCVIX W500 is the wheeled, lighter sibling of the line: a 500 mm cutting width on a compact wheeled chassis built for speed and efficiency on flat, clean ground. Think orchards, vineyards, solar rows and amenity turf — places where you want throughput without the weight and cost of tracks. This guide covers where it wins, the specs that matter, and how to choose the right setup.
Where the W500 wins
- Flat, clean blocks: orchards and vineyards with firm, even floor.
- Solar rows: narrow profile slips between panels quickly.
- Amenity / municipal turf: parks, green spaces, roadside verges on even ground.
- Lower cost of ownership: wheels are simpler and cheaper than tracks to run and service.
Specs that matter
| Spec | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Cutting width | 500 mm — agile in rows, good throughput |
| Drive | Wheeled for flat speed and lower cost |
| Head | Flail or rotary — match to growth type |
| Power | Gas or electric-leaning for enclosed sites |
| Remote | 2.4 GHz with line-of-sight range and e-stop |
Choosing the right configuration
- Confirm the ground: the W500 is a flat-ground machine; if you have slopes or rock, look at the T550.
- Pick the head: rotary for fine turf; flail for mixed pruning and suckers.
- Pick the power: electric-leaning for fenced, low-noise sites; gas for long open runs.
- Confirm the remote: range and e-stop fit your site.
W500 vs the T550 (tracked)
The T550 adds crawler grip for slopes and rough ground; the W500 trades that for flat-ground speed and lower cost. Rule of thumb: flat and fine → W500; slope, rock or brush → T550.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can it do slopes?
A: Light, occasional slopes only. For regular steep work, the tracked T550 is the right tool.
Q: Flail or rotary?
A: Rotary for clean turf; flail where you also cut prunings and suckers.
Q: Is it cheaper to run?
A: Yes — wheels cost less to maintain than tracks, and the lighter frame is gentler on firm ground.
Next step
Tell us your ground type and growth — contact us and we will size a W500. For heavier flail work, see the F1000. Dealers: distributor program.
