McConnel have given UK customers a first look at a range of new
products and Power Arm enhancements at LAMMA 2019 where the machines will make
their official show debut.
The products include an all-new Telescopic, Variable Forward Reach
arm-set (Tele-VFR), a new REVOLUTION power arm control system, new Power Arm
cutterbars, sawheads and range of flail mowers.
The company will also showcase its new ROBOCUT range of remote
controlled mowers to the agricultural sector for the first time.
Improved arm geometry, increased strength and additional head
angling are the key benefits of McConnel’s new 6.5m Tele-VFR arm-set. The
new design increases reach in all direction whilst also improving close-in
cutting performance. The use of larger box section, Strenx steel and wider 60mm
pivot pins further enhance the strength and durability of the arm.
The head angling linkage has also seen significant change with the
repositioning of the angling ram. The new layout results in a compact design,
and neat protected hose routing, whilst providing the attachment with greater
torque and consistent angle rotation.
McConnel’s flagship control system, REVOLUTION, has received a
major overhaul for 2019 with a new compact digital display, new operating
system, soft-touch armrest and additional new features such as the ability to
quickly change between pre-set hedgecutting to verge mowing setting at a touch
of a button.
For the first time, REVOLUTION control can now also be specified
with a new mini joystick control for true fingertip control.
The new McConnel ROBOCUT range transforms remote controlled slope
mowing. Three models, the RC56, RC75 and RC28 surpass all expectations with an
exciting new ground up design and the very latest technological advancements
and refinement.
The new models boast more power, an advanced feature set and a
revolutionary control system for greater output, safety and control. New engine
choices have been developed in a partnership with Hatz GmbH specifically for
working on steep gradients of 55 degrees, with increased power and market
leading power-to-weight ratio.
A new common chassis design provides a lower centre of gravity and
perfect 50/50 weight distribution for maximum stability and control in
challenging terrain. Fully integrated, dual roll-over protection bars,
quick access lifting points and dedicated accessory mounting points also come
as standard.
The introduction of fully enclosed body panels protects the power
unit from damage when working in harsh environments, whilst also keeping out
grass and debris. The stylised design also incorporates gull-wing style side
panels that provide quick and easy access to the engine bay.
For the first time GPS Autosteer is available, developed in
conjunction with Trimble, a world leader in a wide range of positioning
technologies. GPS Autosteer enables operators to control precise cutting to an
accuracy of 25mm from up to 150 metres away, eliminating wasteful overlap with
each pass and dramatically increasing productivity.
Also showcased at LAMMA 2019 the new range of in-house designed
and built flail mowers and Power Arm attachments, including sawheads and cutter
bars, complete the McConnel line-up.
McConnel at LAMMA: Hall 6 Stand 6.510.
