Abstract: A reel mower assembly having a frame and a reel rotatably mounted to the frame. The reel is a casting having spatially separated end members and a plurality of cross members homogenously connected to the end members. One or more support rings can also be positioned between the end members and homogenously connected to the cross members. A drive is operable to rotate the reel about a reel axis.

Abstract: A reel mower assembly having a frame and a reel rotatably mounted to the frame. The reel is a casting having spatially separated end members and a plurality of cross members homogenously connected to the end members. One or more support rings can also be positioned between the end members and homogenously connected to the cross members. A drive is operable to rotate the reel about a reel axis.

Abstract: A reel mower assembly having a frame and a reel rotatably mounted to the frame. The reel includes a plurality of cross members connected with a reel shaft. A drive is operable to rotate the reel about a reel axis. A blade member is removably coupled to one of the plurality of cross members to prevent movement of the blade member with respect to the cross member, yet permit easily replacement thereof.

Abstract: A reel mower assembly including a reel mower rotatably mounted to a frame, a drive operative to rotate the reel about a reel axis, and at least one backing mounted to the frame. The reel mower further includes a bedknife retainer fastened to the backing in an operating position, a bedknife interposed between the backing and the bedknife retainer such that the bedknife is oriented in cutting relationship with the reel, and an engagement device operative to prevent sliding movement of the bedknife with respect to the backing. Alternatively, the reel mower assembly includes a bedknife retainer fastened to the backing in an operating position, and a bedknife carried by the bedknife retainer.