The Falkenstein Pro is a professional-grade manual reel mower designed for serious lawn enthusiasts who demand exceptional cutting precision, low heights of cut and a truly clean reel-mower finish.
Each Falkenstein Pro is handcrafted in Germany and individually adjusted before leaving our workshop.
With a cutting width of 15.7 inches (40 cm), a cutting height range of 0.16–0.98 inches (4–25 mm) and a choice of 6, 8, 10 or 12-blade reels, the Falkenstein Pro can be configured specifically for your preferred height of cut.
The Falkenstein Pro was engineered for lawn enthusiasts who want to maintain turf at consistently low heights of cut.
Its exceptionally rigid 0.2-inch (5 mm) steel chassis provides the stability required for precise mowing at low HOC. Combined with a high cutting frequency, precision reel adjustment and substantial weight, the Falkenstein Pro delivers a clean and consistent cut across the entire mowing width.
Whether you maintain closely cut Bermuda, Zoysia or a cool-season lawn at low HOC, the Falkenstein Pro is designed to deliver the precise, uniform finish associated with professionally maintained turf.
The Falkenstein Pro uses a relief-ground reel and our specially developed Tournament Cut bedknife.
This combination allows the reel to be adjusted with an extremely precise gap to the bedknife without requiring continuous contact between the two cutting components.
The result is a clean, scissor-like cut with reduced friction and wear.
The Tournament Cut bedknife was developed and is manufactured in-house.
Its specialized grinding geometry positions the cutting edge precisely in relation to the desired height of cut. Together with the relief-ground reel, it forms the heart of the Falkenstein Pro precision cutting system.
The Tournament Cut bedknife is standard equipment on every Falkenstein Pro.
The Falkenstein Pro is available with four different reel configurations.
Higher blade counts provide a higher cutting frequency and are particularly suitable for maintaining turf at very low heights of cut.
The Falkenstein Pro uses a robust chain drive with specially hardened gears engineered specifically for the required transmission ratio.
The drivetrain translates forward movement into the high reel speed required for precise mowing while remaining completely mechanical.
No battery. No motor. No charging.
At approximately 104 lb (47 kg), the Falkenstein Pro deliberately uses its weight to provide stability, an even mowing surface and a pronounced roller effect.
The split stainless-steel rear roller incorporates a differential function, allowing both halves of the roller to rotate independently while turning. This reduces turf disturbance and makes the mower considerably easier to maneuver than its substantial construction might suggest.
A freewheel mechanism allows the Falkenstein Pro to be pulled backward easily.
The Falkenstein Pro is carefully balanced from side to side.
Its weight distribution, rigid chassis and roller system work together to keep the mower stable and consistent across the full cutting width – an important advantage when mowing at very low HOC.
The cutting height can be adjusted continuously from 0.16 to 0.98 inches (4–25 mm).
The adjustment system is designed to be precise, backlash-free and easy to operate without tools.
The handle can be adjusted to accommodate users from approximately 5'5" to 6'7" (1.65–2.00 m).
It can also be folded for storage and placed into a maintenance position for convenient access during cleaning and servicing.
The Falkenstein Pro was designed for long-term serviceability.
Routine sharpening can be performed at home using the included manual backlapping system. A backlapping crank, professional water-based grinding compound and application brush are included.
For periodic professional reel grinding, the mower can be serviced by us or by a qualified reel-mower sharpening service.
The optional closed plastic grass catcher collects clippings cleanly and helps prevent the redistribution of unwanted grass seeds across the lawn.
The Falkenstein Pro is not a mass-produced reel mower.
Each machine is manufactured, assembled and precisely adjusted in our workshop in Germany.
The chassis, reel, bedknife, drivetrain and roller system are engineered as one complete precision mowing system.
As the manufacturer, we also provide replacement parts and maintenance components for long-term ownership.
The Falkenstein Pro is designed for lawn enthusiasts who see their reel mower as a long-term investment in their lawn rather than a disposable garden tool.
Solid steel construction, replaceable components and manufacturer support ensure that the machine can be maintained and serviced for many years.
| Cutting width | 15.7 inches (40 cm) |
| Cutting height | 0.16–0.98 inches (4–25 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 104 lb (47 kg) |
| Reel options | 6, 8, 10 or 12 blades |
| Frame | 0.2-inch (5 mm) powder-coated steel |
| Rear roller | Split stainless-steel roller with differential |
| Cutting system | Relief-ground reel with Tournament Cut bedknife |
| Drive | Mechanical chain drive |
| Cutting height adjustment | Continuous |
| Handle | Height-adjustable and foldable |
| Manufactured | Germany |
The Falkenstein Pro and Falkenstein Light are built around the same high-quality reel mowing philosophy and both are designed to deliver a clean, precise cut.
The main difference is not basic cut quality. It is the height of cut the entire mower has been engineered to maintain reliably.
The Falkenstein Light combines our premium cutting system with a lighter and simpler machine design. The Falkenstein Pro adds several engineering features specifically intended to maintain consistent mower geometry and tracking at very low heights of cut.
Do you normally mow at approximately 0.6 inches (15 mm) or higher?
The Falkenstein Light will usually be the right choice. It provides the high-quality Falkenstein cutting system, Tournament Cut bedknife and excellent cut quality without requiring the additional engineering that becomes important at ultra-low HOC.
Do you want to mow consistently below approximately 0.6 inches (15 mm)?
We recommend the Falkenstein Pro. The lower the HOC, the more even small differences in mower tracking, weight distribution and roller contact can affect the result. The Pro was engineered specifically for this demanding range.
Is your lawn significantly larger than 3,200 sq ft (300 m²)?
Both Falkenstein models are manual reel mowers. Larger areas can certainly be mowed, but beyond approximately 3,200 sq ft, manual mowing can become increasingly time-consuming and physically demanding. Lawn size should therefore be part of the buying decision.
“Light” does not mean a basic cutting system.
Both models are designed around the same goal: delivering the clean, precise scissor-like cut expected from a premium reel mower.
The Falkenstein Pro is therefore not simply a “better” mower because it costs more. It requires more engineering because ultra-low mowing places much greater demands on the entire machine.
The Falkenstein Light is designed for lawns typically maintained at approximately 0.6 inches (15 mm) and above.
At these mowing heights, the additional ultra-low-HOC engineering of the Pro is normally unnecessary. This allows the Light to use a lighter and simpler overall construction without compromising the quality of its core cutting system.
At the heart of the Light is a high-quality reel cutting system with our Tournament Cut bedknife, providing the precise and clean cut expected from a Falkenstein.
The Falkenstein Light now comes standard with a high-quality electropolished stainless-steel rear roller.
It is corrosion-resistant, extremely low-maintenance and supported by robust bearings. Electropolishing creates an exceptionally smooth and refined stainless-steel surface.
The standard Falkenstein Light uses a robust galvanized steel front roller.
Customers who want to further improve mower tracking can upgrade the Light with the profiled front roller used on the Falkenstein Pro.
At mowing heights of approximately 0.6 inches and above, small differences in lateral weight distribution or roller tracking have considerably less influence on the finished cut.
The Light therefore does not require features such as the additional lateral weight balancing used on the Pro. This allows the mower to be lighter, simpler and more economical.
Within its intended HOC range, that is an advantage rather than a compromise.
The Falkenstein Pro was engineered specifically to maintain consistent mower geometry and precise tracking at very low heights of cut.
Below approximately 0.6 inches (15 mm), small mechanical differences become increasingly important. Slight changes in mower angle, buildup on a roller or uneven weight distribution can affect the effective height of cut when the turf is maintained only a few millimeters above the soil.
For this reason, the Pro incorporates additional engineering features that are simply not necessary for the Light within its intended mowing range.
The Falkenstein Pro uses an exceptionally rigid 0.2-inch (5 mm) steel chassis to maintain consistent machine geometry under load.
This rigidity becomes increasingly important at very low HOC, where even small changes in the relationship between the reel, rollers and turf can influence the finished result.
The drivetrain is naturally located on one side of the mower and therefore adds additional weight to that side.
On the Falkenstein Pro, this imbalance is compensated for by the machine's construction. The goal is to maintain even contact with the turf across the full width of the mower – particularly important when mowing at ultra-low HOC.
The Falkenstein Pro rear roller is specifically designed for very low mowing heights.
Its rounded geometry helps reduce unnecessary stress or damage to closely cut turf during turns and when crossing small surface irregularities.
At very low HOC, the rollers need to maintain consistent contact with the turf.
The Falkenstein Pro therefore includes roller scrapers as standard equipment. They help prevent soil, damp clippings and other material from accumulating on the rollers and changing their effective diameter.
Even a small buildup can slightly raise or tilt the mower – a difference that may become visible when mowing at very low heights.
The Falkenstein Pro comes standard with a high-quality profiled front roller.
It supports controlled, consistent tracking and is specifically designed for the demands of precise low-HOC mowing.
| Desired Height of Cut | Recommended Model |
| Approx. 0.6" (15 mm) and above | Falkenstein Light |
| Consistently below approx. 0.6" (15 mm) | Falkenstein Pro |
Choose the Falkenstein Light if you want premium reel-mower cut quality at more conventional mowing heights and value lower weight, easier handling and a more economical machine.
Choose the Falkenstein Pro if you want to maintain turf at very low HOC and need a mower whose entire construction has been engineered for maximum consistency and precision in that range.
In short: both models can deliver an exceptional cut. Your desired HOC and actual mowing requirements determine which Falkenstein is right for you.
