Pöttinger’s new fuel-saving Novacat S12, which is the largest suspended mower combination in the world, has a power requirement of just 160hp for a full working width of 11.20m.
The low power requirement of the Novacat S12 is thanks to its minimal weight to width ratio of just 175kg/m of working width, yet this machine is still capable of providing an output of more than 12ha/hr.
Like the Novacat V10 and Novacat X8, the Novacat S12 is extremely manoevrable in corners. In order to guarantee optimum utilisation of effective working width, the Novacat S12 mower unit can be mounted at two different positions on the boom to match 3.00m and 3.50m wide front mowers.
The best possible ground tracking to protect the sward is the quality standard at Pöttinger and is delivered on the Novacat S12 mower combination in the form of hydraulic weight alleviation. A clearly visible pressure gauge is fitted to the mower frame, and the ground pressure can be be adjusted progressively if needed using a double-acting remote valve. One pressure setting gives the right alleviation to guarantee uniform pressure on the ground – the prerequisite for optimum forage and ground protection.
The heart of this mower combination is the proven Novacat cutter bar with quick-change knife system as standard. Slanted cone surfaces, optimised counter chop zone and optimised overlap of the knife paths ensure perfect crop flow, first-class cutting quality and at the same time optimum protection of the sward.
The centre pivot suspension on the Novacat S12 enables a freedom of movement of +/-22 degrees. This provides an inside clearance of 50cm at headland turns. In order to guarantee optimum utilisation of effective working width, there are two mounting positions to match either 3.00m or 3.50m wide front mowers. The mower unit is stabilised by a small cylinder to cancel out oscillation. This makes turning easier and ensures safety and stability at the headland and during transport.
The hydraulic collision protection system provides optimum protection to ensure the durability of the machine. Both mower units are protected independently.
During transport the mower is pivoted through 90 degrees to the rear using a double acting remote valve. The front guards automatically fold up hydraulically. This ensures a low transport height and width (only 2.20m) for compact and safe transport of the mower. Wide during operation but compact during transport. Suitable lighting is provided as standard equipment. The mower can be parked in the working position or in the road transport position.
Operation is extremely convenient only one double acting connection is required for the whole machine. Individual unit lifting is standard and can be preselected using a rocker switch. The mower combination can be brought into the transport position at the press of a button and activating the remote valve. No lanyard is required.
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