17″ B&S Powered Cylinder Mower

The Cobra Fortis 17B has a 17” 6 bladed cylinder for the ultimate in precision cutting. The variable height adjustment ranging from 6mm to 30mm combined with the cast split ribbed rear roller produces a finely manicured lawn with a beautiful striped finish. Fully compatible with the Fortis lawncare cartridge system.

 

– Engine: Briggs & Stratton XR550
– Displacement: 127cc
– Cutting Width: 43cm / 17″
– Drive: Self Propelled
– Cutting Height: 6 – 30mm
– Cutting Cylinder: 6 Blade
– Front Roller: Steel
– Rear Roller: Cast Ribbed Split
– Interchangeable Cassettes: Available Separately
– Grass Box: 65ltr
– Drive System: Heavy Duty
– Weight: 83.6kg

Fortis 17B Feature Highlights:

XR550 127cc ENGINE

Powered by a B&S XR550 engine. Powerful engines are part of maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn. B&S engines are not only easy to start, but provide all the necessary power and speed to cut your grass with ease and precision.

17″ / 43cm CYLINDER

The Fortis 17B is fitted with a finely crafted 17″ 6 bladed cutting cylinder, featuring razor-sharp blades that deliver a remarkable 95 cuts per meter. (Clip Rate) and a clean, precise cut every time. This is particularly important for maintaining a pristine and even lawn, as the blades can cut the grass cleanly at the desired height, promoting healthier growth and and a lusher lawn.

HEAVY-DUTY DRIVE

Our heavy duty-drive system on the Cobra Fortis range offers improved performance and increased durability. For use with our Fortis interchangeable cartridge system, it provides ease of user maintenance and adjustment. Additionally, the drive system is engineered with precision to ensure smooth operation under the most demanding conditions, minimizing downtime and extending the lifespan of the equipment.

CARTRIDGE SYSTEM

What makes the Fortis machines the ultimate in lawncare is their ability to transform into other machines to ensure that lawns are immaculate and healthy. Cartridges include a verticutter, scarifier, dethatcher, aerator, lawn brush and ten-blade cylinder.

6-30mm CUT HEIGHTS

Easily adjust your cutting height from 6 – 30mm for the perfect finish (3 – 30mm with the optional 10 bladed cylinder). Achieved by simply using the single height of adjustment knob which is conveniently positioned at the front of your Fortis.

‘AWARD WINNING’ RANGE

The Cobra Fortis Cylinder Mowers have recently garnered glowing reviews, especially from The Telegraph, which has recommended the FORTIS 17E as one of the best mowers in its category.

BEAUTIFUL STRIPED FINISH

The finishing touch to the perfect cut comes from the steel front roller and the cast ribbed split rear roller giving an enhanced definition to those iconic lawn stripes. Fortis mowers all feature a six-blade precision ground-cutting cylinder to give the finest, most precise cut possible. The height of cut can easily be adjusted too, with variants as low as 6mm and ranging up to 30mm.

EASY-FOLD HANDLES

The Cobra Fortis lawnmower features innovative quick release handles designed for convenient and efficient storage. These handles allow users to easily fold and unfold the mower without the need for additional tools, making the process swift and hassle-free.

10-BLADED CYLINDER

Made of hardened ground steel, the optional 10-bladed cylinder cartridge delivers an even more precise low cut of 3mm (158 cuts per meter) that looks great and promotes a healthier lawn. Ideal for use on bowls, cricket and sports pitches where a fine low finish is a priority.

65ltr GRASS BOX CAPACITY

Equipped with a 65ltr heavy-duty grass box, the Fortis range’s superior collection system is ideal for collecting large amounts of grass clippings, allowing for extended mowing sessions before the need for emptying arises. The box is designed for quick and easy removal when it’s time to empty, ensuring minimal effort and maximum convenience.

 

Lawncare Cartridge Range

6 Additional interchangable lawncare cartridges that take the hard work out of garden maintenance all year round.
Whatever the garden task, the Fortis cartridge range will have a tool to complete the job with ease. Cobra Fortis lawnmowers have a range of interchangeable lawncare cartridges available which allow you to easily convert your mower to suit different lawn maintenance tasks. For example, you can switch from a 6-bladed cutting cylinder for general mowing to a scarifier cartridge for thatch removal or a verticutter cartridge for removing of lateral growth and coarser grasses.