Rotary mower
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A rotary mower is a piece of tractor machinery that is often pulled behind the tractor, powered by the Power take-off
Power take-off
A power take-off or power takeoff is a splined driveshaft, usually on a tractor or truck, that can be used to provide power to an attachment or separate machine. It is designed to be easily connected and disconnected...

 which uses thick blades of sharpened metal to cut thick grass, heavy bushes, weeds, and small trees. Because of the high torque
Torque
Torque, moment or moment of force , is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot. Just as a force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist....

 and power associated with these implements, shields made of hanging heavy chain
Chain
A chain is a sequence of connected links.Chain may also refer to:Chain may refer to:* Necklace - a jewelry which is worn around the neck* Mail , a type of armor made of interlocking chain links...

or thick vinyl or rubber are often provided around the discharge chute to control flying debris.
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