Undertaking time consuming headland turns at the end of each mowing bout can
be unproductive, awkward, and on steep slopes, potentially dangerous.
Furthermore, these repetitive turns can cause unnecessary surface
disturbance and excessive track wear.
To overcome this problem and help boost productivity, McConnel has
introduced the ROBOCUT RC28, 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 slope mower can efficiently mow in either
direction.
By eliminating the need for time consuming headland turns, operators can mow
to the end of the row and then simply track back in the opposite direction to
make the return pass. To ensure intuitive control, the RC28 automatically
reverses the directional input from the remote-control unit meaning
right-joystick input always turns right, and left-joystick input always turns
left, regardless of the machine’s direction of travel.
In addition to eliminating headland turns, McConnel’s RC28 design also
brings several further advantages including a lower center of gravity and
improved stability when working on slopes up to 55 degrees.
With working speeds up to 7kmh and option to add GPS autosteer guidance, the
bi-directional ROBOCUT RC28 is proving popular with professional grass
maintenance teams requiring a simple to use, easy to transport, high output
slope mowing solution.
