What counts is consistent mowing performance - whether on the level or on a steep incline. By slicing through assimilating parts of a plant during forage harvesting, the plant is subjected to considerable injury. Through its wounds, the plant loses water containing dissolved nutrients.
The faster the cut heals, the lower the losses. The plant will soon be able to focus on growing and forming leaf mass again. Rapid growth of the crop after harvest lays the foundation for high annual yields per hectare.
Sharp mower blades that rotate flush with the counter knife deliver a smooth, straight cut that leads to rapid healing.
Blunt blades, or a large gap between the blade and the counter knife, on the other hand, cause a torn and frayed cut. Delayed healing and an enormous loss of nutrients are the result. Development into a crop with reasonable cover can take several days longer.
Clamped blades
That is why at PÖTTINGER we rely on clamped blades that pass over the counter knife with a minimum gap. They ensure the best quality cut and fast regrowth of the grass.
In addition to a sharp cut, maintaining the proper height of cut is equally important for rapid growth. For high-yield grassland, you need to aim for a cutting height between 6 and 8 cm cm. On the one hand, this leaves sufficient nutrients in the stalk base and, on the other hand, there is plenty of residual assimilation area for rapid growth.
Best ground tracking
If the ground is not level, it is essential that the mower has good ground tracking capabilities. This ensures that the set cutting height is maintained. It also keeps the forage clean.
NOVACAT F ALPIN front mowers are attached to mid-mounts at the tractor's centre of gravity. Centre-mounted leaf springs provide a freedom of movement of +/- 8 degrees.
An unrestricted flow of forage over the cutter bar also plays an essential role in terms of cutting quality. After the plant has been cut, it needs to flow smoothly over the cutter bar so as not to cause any blockages - a challenge that the NOVACAT F ALPIN handles effortlessly, even when mowing downhill.
Sleek cutter bar with cutter discs rotating inwards
The PÖTTINGER cutter bar features an impressively sleek design. The cutter bar height of just 4 cm cm and the direction of rotation of all mower discs towards the centre guarantee optimum crop flow in all operating conditions.