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NOVACAT rear-mounted disc mowers with or without conditioner

Hitching up made easy

Hydraulic lower linkage arm: The hydraulic lower linkage arm makes it easy for you to hitch up without having to adjust the linkage struts on the tractor. This ensures you always have the right weight alleviation and plenty of ground clearance at headlands. A turnbuckle provides the right setting on the NOVACAT 262 and NOVACAT 302 without conditioner.

Variable hitching made easy: thanks to the adjustable mounting pins, these mowers can be hitched up wot a wide range of tractor types quickly and easily. As a result you make full use of the whole mowing width.

  • Practical PTO shaft holder makes hitching up easier.
  • A handy blade box provides space for replacement blades.
  • The blade tool is kept on the machine.
Collision safety device

If the mower collides with any obstacles, the cutter bar can fold back through a wide arc to the rear. The triggering force is adjustable. A hydraulic collision safety device is also available as an option.

NOVACAT rear-mounted mowers with vertical transport position

NOVACAT 262 / 262 ED / 262 RC / 302 / 302 ED / 302 RC

Drive system

The driveline transmits power directly from the PTO shaft to the angular gearbox and then via a double universal joint in the inner drum stress-free to the gear on the first mower disc. Exceptional smooth running is guaranteed.

  • Friction clutch and freewheel provide optimum protection.
  • The gears run submerged in oil.
Cutting bar suspended at both ends

Mounting points at each end of the cutter bar protect it against twisting. As a result, the gears and bearings are subjected to less stress for smoother operation and long service life.

Practical transport position
  • The cutting bar is raised using double-acting spool valves.
  • A low transport height is achieved by folding the mower through 115°.
  • The centre of gravity is on the tractor’s centreline and the driver has a clear view to the rear in both side mirrors.

Developed by Pottinger – the “floating cut” is the decisive factor: Since the mid-80s, out mower development have focussed on the “floating cut”. Optimised ground tracking and sward conversation thanks to reduced pressure on the ground is what farmers demand on all mowers.

Centre pivot mounting for optimised ground tracking

The NOVACAT centre pivot mounting supports the cutter bar evenly over the entire cutting width. This reduced the power input required – an enormous advantage when mowing with a conditioner.

Effective weight alleviation

Hydraulic weight alleviation provides uniform ground pressure over the whole cutting bar width. The pressure of the cutting bar on the ground can be infinitely variable adjusted depending on the condition of the ground and the conditioner or swath formers fitted.

NOVACAT CLASSIC front mounted mowers

Modern design – classic reliability

Minimum weight was the main priority when designing the CLASSIC generation of front mowers. The compact construction of the sleek headstock and the implementation of lightweight pressed components are the key features of these mowers.

Straightforward, practical weight alleviation

Two powerful springs ensure a uniform ground pressure over the whole width of the cutting bar. The chain length can be used to quickly optimise the pressure of the cutter bar.

Ultimate ground tracking

The headstock is the trademark of perfect ground tracking. The sophisticated linkage geometry brings the centre of gravity as close to the tractor as possible in all working positions.

Individually adjusted swathing discs

The four outer mower discs rotate inwards in pairs. The individually adjustable swathing discs place the forage in a swath of the desired width. Additional swathing discs are available for even narrower swath placement.

Drive from the field onto the road without leaving the cab

The side guards are strong full-length pressed steel parts. Hydraulic folding is available if required.