Comparing a KOHAM mower with MERI? Start with the figures that change what you can cut in one pass, where the machine can work, and how well a product range can support different jobs. MERI’s headline advantage is clear: its standard lineup reaches a 1,200 mm cutting width, wider than KOHAM’s published maximum of 1,150 mm. KOHAM currently publishes a higher top productivity figure, so buyers should compare the exact model and work conditions rather than assume one number tells the whole story.
Quick answer: MERI offers a 50 mm wider maximum cutting width and a broad gasoline, diesel, 24 V and 48 V selection. KOHAM publishes a higher maximum reference rate: 6,900 m²/h versus MERI’s 6,000 m²/h standard ME1200 reference. Choose by your access width, terrain, vegetation and required power system—not by one headline metric.
Published figures: where MERI stands out
KOHAM’s current comparison lists 11 models, cutting widths from 530 to 1,150 mm and productivity references from 1,495 to 6,900 m²/h. MERI’s standard ME800, ME1000 and ME1200 models are listed at 800, 1,000 and 1,200 mm, with reference outputs of 4,000, 5,000 and 6,000 m²/h. Applicable MERI models are listed for slope work up to 45°.
| Comparison point | KOHAM published range | MERI published reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting width | 530–1,150 mm | 800 / 1,000 / 1,200 mm for ME800 / ME1000 / ME1200 |
| Maximum listed productivity | Up to 6,900 m²/h | Up to 6,000 m²/h for standard ME1200 |
| Slope reference | Check the chosen model documentation | Up to 45° for applicable models; confirm model and conditions |
| Power-system choice | Gasoline and electric models in the listed range | Gasoline, diesel, 24 V and 48 V choices across applicable families |
What this means for your purchase: MERI’s 1,200 mm deck gives you a 50 mm wider pass than KOHAM’s listed 1,150 mm maximum. KOHAM, meanwhile, posts the larger top productivity figure. If that headline rate drives your decision, ask for the matching model’s test basis and working conditions before treating the two rates as directly comparable.
Why MERI’s range depth matters
MERI gives contractors more than one maximum-width choice. The ME800 / ME1000 / ME1200 progression lets you match 800, 1,000 or 1,200 mm working width to access and workload. Gasoline and diesel variants and 24 V or 48 V electrical configurations offer more ways to specify a machine around your operation. For a fleet serving different sites, that range depth is a practical purchasing advantage.
For slope and embankment work, applicable MERI models carry a published rating up to 45°. Confirm the specific model, direction of travel, surface, vegetation and operating instructions before deployment; a maximum rating is not a blanket recommendation for every slope.
Compare the machine to the job
- Measure the narrowest access point. Cutting width is not overall machine width. Check gates, trailer ramps and turning areas against exact model dimensions.
- Specify vegetation and finish. Maintained grass and dense brush require different cutting systems and operating plans.
- Match the power system. Choose gasoline, diesel, 24 V or 48 V to suit daily use and service setup.
- Ask for the exact TDS. Compare the quoted configuration, width, dimensions, weight, cutting head and slope guidance.
- Treat output as a reference. Published figures help shortlist models; site conditions determine actual work rate.
Which brand is the better fit?
If your priority is the highest published productivity number, KOHAM’s listed 6,900 m²/h peak is higher than MERI’s standard ME1200 reference of 6,000 m²/h. If your priority is a wider maximum deck, three standard widths up to 1,200 mm, and gasoline or diesel systems with 24 V or 48 V options, MERI makes the stronger case. Compare the exact model against the site you will maintain.
Frequently asked questions
Is MERI’s maximum cutting width wider?
Yes. MERI’s standard ME1200 is listed at 1,200 mm; KOHAM’s current comparison lists a maximum of 1,150 mm, a 50 mm difference.
Does MERI publish a higher maximum output?
No. KOHAM lists up to 6,900 m²/h, while the standard MERI ME1200 reference is 6,000 m²/h. These are manufacturer-published figures, not a controlled side-by-side test.
What should I send MERI?
Share your narrowest access width, terrain, vegetation, target finish, workload and preferred power system. MERI can identify the relevant model and provide its current technical sheet.
Choose a MERI configuration for your work
Compare MERI’s remote-control mower range and read the MERI mower comparison guide. Send your site details to request the model-specific TDS and a quotation.
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