Steep slopes, uneven terrain and huge differences in elevation - these are the operating conditions that we at PÖTTINGER know best. Austria is not only home to a large share of the Alps - it is also the home of PÖTTINGER.
Grassland harvesting in alpine terrain has different requirements to working on the flat. Whereas in the past it was a matter of mechanising processes, today weight reduction and suitability for working on steep terrain have to be combined with high output, forage conservation and operating convenience. A steep curve of achievements that PÖTTINGER has been working on for decades together with farmers in the Alpine region.
Pioneering developments in steep terrain mechanisation have been milestones in PÖTTINGER's success story.
The legendary conveyor rake revolutionised haymaking in the mountains in 1960. The self-propelled machine for extreme slopes was the first machine to do away with the farmers' arduous work of using a hay fork and lifting bales. To this day, some of these machines are still in use on steep slopes in western Austria and Switzerland.
Today, PÖTTINGER is a leading international manufacturer of agricultural machinery for grassland and arable farming. Nevertheless, we remain true to our roots and include in our constantly growing product range intelligent and purpose-built solutions for the specific requirements of alpine farmers.
PÖTTINGER's Alpin range of steep terrain machines focuses on clean and gentle forage harvesting. That is because the production of high quality basic ration from mountainside pastures is the basis of every alpine grassland farm.
While this applies to all grassland farms, it is hay milk farms in particular that appreciate the quality of freshly harvested forage due to the limited amount of concentrates needed.
The best possible ground tracking for the lowest crude ash ingress and avoiding damage to the sward, low disintegration losses to conserve valuable plant nutrients and precision operation without wasting time. That is what the ALPIN range of machines from PÖTTINGER stands for, providing the basis for the success and well-being of your dairy cattle.
At PÖTTINGER we see ourselves as your reliable partner in alpine grassland farming. With our extensive product range, we cover the entire harvest process from mowing to loading:
Disc mowers
Rotary tedders
Rotary rakes
Merger
Loader wagons with tine conveyors