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Technical data

	NOVACAT 261 classic	NOVACAT 301 classic
Mounting	Front	Front
Weight	620 kg	670 kg
Working width	2,62 m	3,04 m
Transport width	2,57 m	2,98 m
PTO speed	1000 rpm	1000 rpm
Direction of rotation	Right	Right
Mower discs	6 pcs.	7 pcs.
Mower blades	12 pcs.	14 pcs.
Power requirement	55 hp	60 hp
Coverage	2,6 ha/h	3 ha/h
Wear skids	4 pcs.	5 pcs.
High-cut skids	4 pcs.	5 pcs.
Swath discs (Standard)	1 swath disc left and right	1 swath disc left and right
Swath width without swath discs	1,7 m	2,1 m
Swath width with 2 swath discs	1,3 m	1,4 m
Swath width with 4 swath discs	1,1 m	1,1 m
Weight alleviation	Counter springs	Counter springs
Swath forming / Conditioner	Swath discs	Swath discs

	NOVACAT 261 alpha-motion	NOVACAT 261 alpha-motion ED	NOVACAT 261 alpha-motion CRW	NOVACAT 301 alpha-motion	NOVACAT 301 alpha-motion ED
Mounting	Front	Front	Front	Front	Front
Weight	700 kg	850 kg	850 kg	855 kg	1030 kg
Working width	2,62 m	2,62 m	2,62 m	3,04 m	3,04 m
Transport width	2,57 m	2,57 m	2,57 m	2,98 m	2,98 m
PTO speed	1000 rpm	1000 rpm	1000 rpm	1000 rpm	1000 rpm
Direction of rotation	Right	Right	Right	Right	Right
Mower discs	6 pcs.	6 pcs.	6 pcs.	7 pcs.	7 pcs.
Mower blades	12 pcs.	12 pcs.	12 pcs.	14 pcs.	14 pcs.
Power requirement	55 hp	65 hp	65 hp	60 hp	70 hp
Coverage	2,6 ha/h	2,6 ha/h	2,6 ha/h	3 ha/h	3 ha/h
Wear skids	4 pcs.	4 pcs.	4 pcs.	5 pcs.	5 pcs.
High-cut skids	4 pcs.	4 pcs.	4 pcs.	5 pcs.	5 pcs.
Swath discs (Standard)	1 swath disc left and right			1 swath disc left and right
Swath width without swath discs	1,7 m			2,1 m
Swath width with 2 swath discs	1,3 m			1,4 m
Swath width with 4 swath discs	1,1 m			1,1 m
Weight alleviation	Counter springs	Counter springs	Counter springs	Counter springs	Counter springs
Swath forming / Conditioner	Swath discs	Steel tine conditioner	Roller type conditioner CRW	Swath discs	Steel tine conditioner

	NOVACAT 301 alpha-motion RC	NOVACAT 351 alpha-motion	NOVACAT 351 alpha-motion ED	NOVACAT 351 alpha-motion RC
Mounting	Front	Front	Front	Front
Weight	1030 kg	990 kg	1195 kg	1195 kg
Working width	3,04 m	3,46 m	3,46 m	3,46 m
Transport width	2,98 m	3,42 m	3,42 m	3,42 m
PTO speed	1000 rpm	1000 rpm	1000 rpm	1000 rpm
Direction of rotation	Right	Right	Right	Right
Mower discs	7 pcs.	8 pcs.	8 pcs.	8 pcs.
Mower blades	14 pcs.	16 pcs.	16 pcs.	16 pcs.
Power requirement	70 hp	70 hp	80 hp	80 hp
Coverage	3 ha/h	3,4 ha/h	3,4 ha/h	3,4 ha/h
Wear skids	5 pcs.	6 pcs.	6 pcs.	6 pcs.
High-cut skids	5 pcs.	6 pcs.	6 pcs.	6 pcs.
Swath discs (Standard)		1 swath disc left and right
Swath width without swath discs		3 m
Swath width with 2 swath discs		2,4 m
Swath width with 4 swath discs		2 m
Swath width with conditioner min	1,8 m		2 m	2 m
Swath width with conditioner max	2,4 m		2,9 m	3 m
Weight alleviation	Counter springs	Counter springs	Counter springs	Counter springs
Swath forming / Conditioner	Roller type conditioner RC	Swath discs	Steel tine conditioner	Roller type conditioner RC
Conditioner speed			910 rpm

Dimensions and weights are subject to change due to ongoing technical development, and vary from country to country.

Standard Equipment

NOVACAT classic

Mounting	Classic headstock
Mounting option	A-frame
PTO shaft guarding	Fitted with slip clutches
PTO shaft profile	1 3/8" 6-splines
Protection system	Roll-up front guard
	Side guards can be folded
Hydraulic connection	1 x double-acting for hydraulic folding of side guards
Electrical connection	1 x 7-pin lighting plug for warning signs with lighting
Standard equipment includes	Operator's manual Spare parts list Replacement blades Blade changing tool

NOVACAT alpha-motion

Mounting	alpha-motion headstock
Mounting option	A-frame
PTO shaft guarding	Fitted with slip clutches
PTO shaft profile	1 3/8" 6-splines
Protection system	Roll-up front guard
	Side guards can be folded
Hydraulic connection	1 x single-acting for the lifting system 1 x double-acting for hydraulic folding of side guards
Electrical connection	1 x 7-pin lighting plug for warning signs with lighting
Standard equipment includes	Operator's manual Spare parts list Replacement blades Blade changing tool

Technical highlights

“alpha-motion” – Hitch-on rack for front mower

Behind the new “alpha-motion” front technology are the well-thought-out kinematics of the support frame. In contrast to “state-of-the-art” drawn rack systems, the support frame itself reacts to every unevenness of the terrain, as well as the connection rods. The mower unit is also raised when there is an incline and lowered for downhill slopes.

Result: unique adaptation to the terrain, which protects both turf and machine.

Two large springs are built in to the hitch-on rack. The springs ensure an even release of the mowing unit over a distance of 20” / 500 mm. A simple, yet highly effective release for all types of use.
The geometry of the hitch-on rack is designed so that the center of gravity in all working positions is as close as possible to the tractor.

Perfect swath formation
The outer mower disc pairs rotate inwards. Swath formers place the cut forage in light and airy swath. The swath width can be adjusted centrally using a lever. Additional swath discs are available for combined mowing/loading operations

Unique transverse oscillation
Transverse oscillation of +/-16° is made possible by ball-and-socket joints in the connection rods.

Perfect ground hugging

Hitch-on rack

Circle of α-motion

Advantages:

1. Mower can float by +/- 9.84” / 250 mm, or 19.69” / 500 mm in total, above or below the tractors front wheel level.
2. Angle of inclination of cutter-bar self-adjusts by +12° upwards, -9° downwards, so significantly less risk of soil damage and reduces wear.
3. Higher speeds can be reached – without having to remove the mowing unit.
4. Optimum protection of turf and machine.
5. Clearance of 13.78” / 350 mm on headland turns and transport setting.
6. Outstanding design provides perfect view of the mowing area.
7. Mower unit moves almost vertically, small slide paths on the drive shaft and significantly lower dynamic loads.

Extra-dry-Conditioner

Conditioners carefully rub the layer of wax covering the crop. The forage is then deposited across the full width in an airy blanket.

Shorter drying period in the field, less risk from the weather.
Increases energy con tent by up to 10% – saves concentrates.
Better silage quality due to rapid reduction in PH-value.
No tedding (or less tedding) required, which saves time and simplifies the process.
Careful conditioning process reduces loss due to disintegration of sensitive leaves – providing more protein for the silage.
Fewer passes protects the stubble and crop. Savings of much money a hectare per year are possible as a consequence.

The The roller conditioner (CRW / RC) is especially suitable for lucerns and clovers due to its precision conditioning capabilities.

RC-roller conditioner

The new RC profile is spiral-shaped. The rollers intermesh to uniformly squash the stalks and produce a uniform blanket of forage. Both rollers are driven.

„extra dry” – wide spread system

The rotor transfers the crop past the wide spread plates. The plates distribute the flow of crop over the over the whole mowed width. Each plate can be adjusted individually. The forage is then deposited in a wide and airy blanket.

„extra dry“ – swath formation
The two swath boards and the outer plates are turned inwards to form a swath. The swath width is determined by the position of the plates.

Rotor drive
Power is transmitted from the cutter bar shaft to the rotor by drive belts. No additional angular gear unit required as a result.

The spring-loaded belt tensioner has a wide roll to adsorb power peaks effectively for jolt-free power transmission. Tension can easily be released to remove drive belts. Well protected against contact with forage. The conditioner speed can be adjusted to different types of forage. 940 rpm for high conditioning intensity and 710 rpm for more careful processing.

Single operator handling system available
The conditioner can easily be removed by one person if it is not required for a particular mowing operation.

Release quick-release pins
Remove drive belts
Attach wheels, pull conditioner out – finished.

IMPORTANT!

V-shaped steel tines of hardened steel guarantee a continuous flow of crop and an extended service life. The tines are mounted on rubber elements for elasticity. The tines are arranged in a spiral on the conditioner rotor.

Plastic fingers lower the weight on NOVACAT 225/265 ED mowers so that they can be opera ted using lightweight tractors.

The cutter bar - the new dimension

Best crop flow
Contamination-free pickup and transfer of the crop are important criteria in mower technology for the careful processing of forage. The contoured shape of the conical mower discs increases the effect of the paddles on crop flow, lowering the drag resistance of the mower.

Streamlined mower discs
Forage flows through the mower easily and uniformly. Tractor power requirement is lower as a result; dynamic crop flow means the mower is operating at peak efficiency all the time.

Optimised counter chop area
The slanted leading edge of the cutter bar allows the earth to flow beneath, separating it from the crop. There is a minimal gap between the upper edge of the cutter bar and the counter-rotating knives. This means that even heavy, flattened crop, or dry unfertilised grass can be cut to the highest quality.

Tidy and uniform cut due to optimised overlap of knife paths.
The sward is protected through the design of the smooth underside of the cutter bar, rounded skids at both ends and no sharp edges.

Assembly and transmission

Hardened mower discs
The oval, smooth mower discs are made of hardened fine-grained steel for extra long service. The sleek construction ensures power-saving crop flow.

Rotor shaft
The rotor shaft is bolted to the gear wheels. Each shaft can therefore be replaced economically if necessary.
Seal
The bearing flange and fittings are tightly sealed with a rubber O-ring seal.

Bearings
Heavy-duty, twin race angular contact bearings with a theoretical bearing spacing of 60 mm guarantee the best absorption of impacts – similar to a car axle.

Gear wheels
The bevel gears are arranged in a straight line and the disc gear wheels and idler gears are almost the same size (44 and 35 teeth). The bearing is subjected to less stress with an idler gear on either side. All gear wheels are hardened and ground for smooth running and a long service life. The teeth are 20 mm wide and there are always two teeth in contact.

Highest quality materials
Welded, inside shoe-free cutter bar made of best quality steel. Precision milled on CNC-controlled machining centre.

PERFECT!

Maintenance – unrestricted access
Straightforward maintenance is possible due to modular construction: bevel gears and bearings can be removed as a single unit, idler gears are also easy to remove through the large openings.
It doesn’t come any easier.

Shaft end held in the gear by a lock-nut - cost-effective to replace

Large, machined gear wheels
Gear wheels are 20 mm thick and engage on both sides for smooth running and a long service life.

Quick-change knife system

High demands on mowing quality and performance require direct and reliable solutions in terms of servicing and maintenance. Equipping all NOVACAT mowers with the quick-change knife system is proof of this.

The knife mounting bolt is bolted onto the disc and can be replaced if required - economical wear part.
Impact and centrifugal forces are absorbed by the pin and mower disc - an advantage on stony ground.
The knife is secured by a heavy-duty spring clip.
Special knife key for straightforward and rapid knife replacement.

Quality and precision engineering for safe operation.
Reliable operation for a cost-effective and long service life.
Guaranteed availability thanks to your Pöttinger dealership partner.

Look for original spare parts with the cloverleaf!

'Floating Cut'

Centre pivot suspension
Always ensures that the whole cutter bar is supported evenly.

Benefits

Better response on uneven ground for fast and tidy mowing.
Evenly spread load from inside to outside.
The outer skid of the cutter bar comes into contact with the ground before the inside one, for optimum protection of the stubble.

Countersprings

Pöttinger mowers exert a pressure on the ground of no more than between 70 and 100 kg. That is how the sward remains undamaged.

The pressure the cutter bar exerts on the ground can be adjusted quickly and easily using a pin-in-hole matrix.

Benefits of the countersprings

"Floating cut"
Protects stubble
Light-weight, low drag, especially for slopes
Low wear on skids.

IMPORTANT!

Detailed information

NOVACAT alpha-motion - Front mounted mowers

alpha-motion headstock for front mowers - (R)evolution in mower technology

„Active“ carrier frame - a worldwide first. It responds immediately to every ground contour
Linkages and carrier frame react to every bump in the ground. The mower unit rises to float over each bump and is guided down into each dip. The result: unique ground hugging to protect the sward and the machine
Unique freedom of transverse movement +/- 16° due to ball joints on link arms
Rapid-response weight alleviation springs: vertical travel of +/- 250 mm (500 mm total) with constant weight alleviation
Optimised centre of gravity close to tractor
Fits any tractor between 60 and 360 hp
Perfect view of work area thanks to unique design
Higher travelling speeds possible - without the mower unit bouncing

Drive system

Power is transmitted from the PTO shaft through the input gearbox to a driveshaft and the cutterbar gearbox
A constant velocity joint in the inside mower drum provides a stress-free link between the gear unit and the cutter bar
The driveline is protected by an overload clutch on the PTO shaft
A freewheel is integrated into the driveline.

Weight alleviation provided by two large-dimensioned springs

Two powerful springs are integrated in the headstock
The springs ensure that the mower is evenly counterbalanced with 500 mm of vertical travel.

Guards

The guards can easily be raised and locked in position
The side guards can also be raised hydraulically if required, to increase operating comfort.

NOVACAT classic - Front mounted mowers

Shortened headstock

The shortened headstock places the mower closer to the tractor
The gearbox is now lower down to reduce the angle of the PTO shaft
The headstock is the key component for perfect ground hugging. The 3-point suspension system mounted on ball joints gives the mower multidimensional freedom of movement
Adjustable stabiliser springs are integrated into the headstock to keep the mower centred when raised during transport.

NOVACAT 301 classic headstock

Drive system

Power is transmitted from the PTO shaft through the input gearbox to a driveshaft and the cutterbar gearbox
A constant velocity joint in the inside mower drum provides a stress-free link between the gear unit and the cutter bar
The driveline is protected by an overload clutch on the PTO shaft
A freewheel is integrated into the driveline.

Weight alleviation provided by two powerful springs.

Two powerful springs ensure a uniform ground pressure over the whole width of the cutter bar
The pressure the cutter bar exerts on the ground can be adjusted quickly and easily by adjusting the length of the chain.

News

03.02.2012
New brochure: NOVADISC/NOVACAT
Front- and rear disc mowers

New to the NOVACAT family of rear mowers: the 402 and 442 with working widths of 3.88 m and 4.30 m respectively. This series of NOVACAT is now included in the mower brochure: comprehensive yet concise information on all front- and rear-mounted mowers in 32 pages.

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Pöttinger NOVADISC/NOVACAT

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4 MB

Read and find out more in the pdf-document.

21.07.2011
New versions of the classics
NOVACAT and EUROCAT classic

Pöttinger has completely revamped its classic range of front mowers and has launched four new models: New NOVACAT 261 and 301 classic disc mowers and the EUROCAT 271 and 311 classic drum mowers. .

The new classics

This is the first time that the front disc mower range features the NOVACAT 261 with a working width of 2.62 m. With a working width of 3.04 m, the NOVACAT 301 classic is a bestseller among the front disc mowers. The new classics are equipped with the proven NOVACAT disc cutter bar. With its low profile design, smooth mower discs and optimised counter-chop zone, these mowers deliver the highest cutting quality with contamination-free flow of crop through the machine. In addition, the quick-change blade system is implemented as standard to make these disc mowers even easier to service.
Drum-type mowers are well-known for their blockage-free, clean cut: Pöttinger's mower drum technology specialises in smooth crop flow and excellent clearance. EUROCAT classic front drum mowers are available in two different working widths: the EUROCAT 271 classic with a working width of 2.7 m and the EUROCAT 311 with a working width of 3.05 m. Both are also available with centrally adjusted infinitely-variable cutting height adjustment.

The compact lightweights

Low weight and compact design are critical to the philosophy for the new classic front mowers. Short headstocks and the implementation of lightweight pressed components are important features. The pressed components are used in the headstock and side guards as well as other key machine parts to provide best possible strength and durability.
The headstock and weight alleviation springs have been optimised and are now even easier to operate: the cleverly thought out geometry of the new, attractive-looking headstock places the centre of gravity as close as possible to the tractor in all working positions. Two new oversized springs ensure that the mower is evenly counterbalanced across the full freedom of its movement. As a result they guarantee very effective weight alleviation in all operating conditions. The ball joints in the linkages give the cutter bar smooth, multi-dimensional freedom of movement. The mower unit is precision-guided over the ground contour. As a result, perfect ground following - one of Pöttinger's specialities - is a key feature here too. Stabiliser springs are integrated into the headstock to keep the mower centred when raised during transport.

The new beauty

In addition to the new look, product development has also focused on the objective of making things easier. The maintenance intervals on the PTO shafts has been increased, accessibility improved and an oil level dipstick fitted to the gearbox to make oil level checks easier. The swath discs can now be adjusted together with ease - both height and angle - and they are easy to remove for cleaning. Additional swath discs are available for use with loader wagons. If required, the mowers can also be supplied with hydraulic folding of the side guards.
With the new classic front mowers Pöttinger has yet again demonstrated that function and design work together perfectly - even in agricultural technology.

New NOVACAT 301 classic	New NOVACAT 301 classic	New NOVACAT 301 classic
New EUROCAT 311 classic	New EUROCAT 311 classic

Please find a video to our classics:

30.06.2011
'extra dry' changed extra fast
From conditioner to swath discs

Under the motto "Helping to make things easier", Pöttinger aims to improve working conditions for its customers. Farmers and contractors are very interested in being able to adapt their mowers to changing operating conditions. For years, Pöttinger has been offering a quick-change system for swapping the conditioner with swath discs within the shortest possible time. This quick-change system is available for all mowers, regardless of whether front-mounted, rear-mounted or trailed mower combinations.

Quick-change
The conditioner can be removed single-handedly in just a few minutes:

Release quick-release pins
Remove drive belts
Attach wheels, pull conditioner out - finished.

If weather conditions and/or crop quality allow the conditioner to be dispensed with, you can now save on fuel consumption by lowering the power requirement of the mower unit.
This quick-change system also makes it quicker and easier to clean the mower. Simply remove the conditioner so that the mower can be cleaned more easily - maintenance has never been more straightforward. With this practical system, Pöttinger makes a considerable contribution to harvesting quality forage.

Conditioner ED	Conditonner RC
Quick-change

24.09.2010
Perfect ground hugging boasts new design
Front mower alpha-motion now even more eye-catching

Pöttinger - the ag-tech specialist - has achieved a major breakthrough with the NOVACAT alpha-motion and EUROCAT alpha-motion front mowers that has made a lasting impact on the mower technology market: the alpha-motion headstock enables the entire mower frame to adapt to the ground's contours. Each movement controls the carrier frame to ensure a "floating cut". The result is a unique quality of swath protection thanks to perfect guidance over every contour, even at high speed and on wet ground. The "Machine of the Year 2006" has now been optimised both technically and visually.

Perfect ground hugging

Summary of new features
NOVACAT alpha-motion front mowers were previously available in working widths of 3 m and 3.5 m - now 2.6 m is also available. The EUROCAT alpha-motion drum-type mower is now available in 3 m. All models are available with swath formers and flail-type conditioners, while the NOVACAT alpha-motion models are also available with roller-type conditioners as an alternative. The EUROCAT range can also be specified with an infinitely-variable cutting height adjustment system, which is easy to use. The casing and the side guards now look like the NOVACAT X8 and V10 mower combos: the side guards are now made from solid, rigid pressed steel sections, which area also available with hydraulic folding. The conditioning intensity of the flail-type conditioners has been optimised and the raised hood allows a looser, more even flow of crop to pass through. Servicing has also been made much easier: the lubrication intervals on the PTO shafts has been extended to 150 hours and the shafts are now easier to access and maintain. A practical knife box provides space for spare blades in case knives need to be changed out in the field.

NOVACAT 301 alpha-motion

We have filmed a short video to give you an even clearer picture of the unique design and ground-hugging capabilities:

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Videos

	Pöttinger Grünlandtechnik Video Mähen / Zetten / Schwaden / Laden / Pressen Online-Video, 11:04 min.
	Mähwerke α-motion Online-Video, 2:59 min.
	NOVACAT X8 Online Video, 4:08 min. Ein Video von www.landwirt.com
	alpha-motion neue Generation Online-Video, 0:51 min.
	Pöttinger NOVAALPIN 306 Video Online-Video, 5:34 min Ein Video von www.landwirt.com
	Pöttinger NOVACAT 402 / 442 Die neuen Pöttinger Heckmähwerke Online-Video, 2:02 min.
	Pöttinger NOVACAT 402 / 442 (WMV HD) WMV in HD-Qualität, 2:07 min., 155 MB	155.901 KB
	Pöttinger NOVACAT classic Die neuen classic Frontmähwerke WMV, 1:05 min.	21.667 KB
	Pöttinger Alpinprogramm Video Alpin-Geräte im Einsatz Online-Video, 5:46 min.

Brochures

NOVACAT / NOVADISC Disc-type mowers

Front and rear disc-type mowers
32 pages [97+012.02.1211]

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NOVACAT classic / EUROCAT classic

4 pages [97+381.02.0811]

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