Undertaking time-consuming headland turns at the end of each mowing pass can be unproductive, awkward, and, on steep slopes, potentially dangerous.
Repetitive turning can also cause unnecessary surface disturbance and excessive track wear.
To overcome this and boost productivity, McConnel has introduced the ROBOCUT S300 —a remote-control slope mower with bi-directional mowing capabilities.
By locating the 1.1m rotary mulching deck directly beneath the 28hp Vanguard engine, the S300 can mow efficiently in either direction.
Eliminating the need for headland turns, operators simply mow to the end of the row, then track back in the opposite direction to begin the return pass.
To ensure intuitive handling, the S300 automatically reverses directional input from the remote-control unit —meaning right-joystick input always turns right, and left always turns left, regardless of the machine’s direction of travel.
Alongside reduced turning, the S300’s design delivers further benefits, including a lower centre of gravity and enhanced stability on slopes up to 55 degrees.
With working speeds of up to 7km/h and the option to add GPS autosteer guidance, the bi-directional ROBOCUT S300 is proving popular with professional grass maintenance teams seeking a simple-to-use, easy-to-transport, high-output slope mowing solution.
