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Types

Technical data

	NOVACAT 225 H	NOVACAT 225 H ED	NOVACAT 225 H CRW	NOVACAT 265 H	NOVACAT 265 H ED
Mounting	Rear 3-point linkage	Rear 3-point linkage	Rear 3-point linkage	Rear 3-point linkage	Rear 3-point linkage
Mounting category	Cat, II / Width 2	Cat, II / Width 2	Cat, II / Width 2	Cat, II / Width 2	Cat, II / Width 2
Breakaway feature	Mechanical breakaway device	Mechanical breakaway device	Mechanical breakaway device	Mechanical breakaway device	Mechanical breakaway device
Weight	680 kg	840 kg	840 kg	725 kg	900 kg
Working width	2,2 m	2,2 m	2,2 m	2,62 m	2,62 m
Transport height	2,8 m	2,8 m	2,8 m	3,2 m	3,2 m
PTO speed	540 rpm	540 rpm	540 rpm	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mower discs	5 pcs.	5 pcs.	5 pcs.	6 pcs.	6 pcs.
Mower blades	10 pcs.	10 pcs.	10 pcs.	12 pcs.	12 pcs.
Power requirement	50 hp	60 hp	60 hp	60 hp	70 hp
Coverage	2,2 ha/h	2,2 ha/h	2,2 ha/h	2,6 ha/h	2,6 ha/h
Wear skids	3 pcs.	3 pcs.	3 pcs.	4 pcs.	4 pcs.
High-cut skids	3 pcs.	3 pcs.	3 pcs.	4 pcs.	4 pcs.
Swath discs (Standard)	Outer swath disc			1 swath disc left and right
Swath width without swath discs	1,3 m			1,7 m
Swath width with 2 swath discs	0,9 m			1,3 m

	NOVACAT 265 H CRW	NOVACAT 305 H	NOVACAT 305 H ED	NOVACAT 305 H RC	NOVACAT 350 H
Mounting	Rear 3-point linkage	Rear 3-point linkage	Rear 3-point linkage	Rear 3-point linkage	Rear 3-point linkage
Mounting category	Cat, II / Width 2	Cat, II / Width 2	Cat, III / Width 2	Cat, III / Width 2	Cat, III / Width 2
Breakaway feature	Mechanical breakaway device	Hydraulic breakaway device	Hydraulic breakaway device	Hydraulic breakaway device	Hydraulic breakaway device
Weight	900 kg	900 kg	1110 kg	1110 kg	945 kg
Working width	2,62 m	3,04 m	3,04 m	3,04 m	3,46 m
Transport height	3,2 m	3,8 m	3,8 m	3,8 m
PTO speed	540 rpm	540 rpm	540 rpm	540 rpm	1000 rpm
Mower discs	6 pcs.	7 pcs.	7 pcs.	7 pcs.	8 pcs.
Mower blades	12 pcs.	14 pcs.	14 pcs.	14 pcs.	16 pcs.
Power requirement	70 hp	70 hp	80 hp	80 hp	80 hp
Coverage	2,6 ha/h	3 ha/h	3 ha/h	3 ha/h	3,4 ha/h
Wear skids	4 pcs.	5 pcs.	5 pcs.	5 pcs.	6 pcs.
High-cut skids	4 pcs.	5 pcs.	5 pcs.	5 pcs.	6 pcs.
Swath discs (Standard)		1 swath disc left and right			1 swath disc left and right
Swath width without swath discs		2,1 m			2,5 m
Swath width with 2 swath discs		1,7 m			2,1 m
Swath width with 4 swath discs		1,3 m			1,7 m
Swath width with conditioner min	1,4 m		1,9 m	1,9 m
Swath width with conditioner max	2 m		2,7 m	2,5 m

	NOVACAT 402	NOVACAT 442
Mounting	Rear 3-point linkage	Rear 3-point linkage
Mounting category	Cat, II / Width 2	Cat, II / Width 2
Breakaway feature	Hydraulic breakaway device	Hydraulic breakaway device
Weight	980 kg	1070 kg
Working width	3,88 m	4,3 m
PTO speed	1000 rpm	1000 rpm
Mower discs	9 pcs.	10 pcs.
Mower blades	18 pcs.	20 pcs.
Power requirement	90 hp	110 hp
Coverage	4 ha/h	4,5 ha/h
Wear skids	7 pcs.	8 pcs.
High-cut skids	7 pcs.	8 pcs.
Swath discs (Standard)	without swath discs	without swath discs
Swath width without swath discs	3,2 m	3,6 m
Swath width with 2 swath discs	2,7 m	3 m
Swath width with 4 swath discs	2,3 m	2,6 m

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

Standard Equipment

NOVACAT

Mounting	Rear 3-point linkage
Mounting option	Mounting stub
Mounting category	Cat. II / Width 2 Cat. III / Width 2
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 the hydraulic rear pivot system
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 Heckmähwerke mit horizontaler Transportposition

Mounting	Rear 3-point linkage
Mounting category	Cat. II / Width 2
Protection system	Hinged front guard
	Side guards can be folded
Hydraulic connection	1 x single-acting for the lifting system 1 x double-acting for the hydraulic rear pivot system
Electrical connection	1 x 7-pin lighting plug for warning signs with lighting

Technical highlights

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

Mounting configuration

Robust linkage frame with category II or III linkage pins
Adjustable lower linkage pins for ideal adaptation to any tractor hitch

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 powerful springs

Two powerful weight alleviation springs ensure a uniform ground pressure over the whole width of the cutter bar
Weight alleviation is adjustable by relocating the spring mountings in 6 different positions
Large freedom of movement: the centre pivot suspension allows the mower to respond more quickly to undulations. Greatly reduces side loads and drag resistance

Transport settings

Raised to rear: ideal for road transport
Raised to side: ideal for field transport - the PTO shaft is free to rotate in any position
Pivoted to rear: ideal for low clearances (not for transport!)

Collision protection - Just in case

Collision protection: Mechanical
- The release pressure is set using coil springs. For road transport, the operator can disengage the interlock latch from the driver‘s seat so that the mower can be folded for transport
Collision protection: Hydraulic
- Collision protection and folding mechanism are combined in one system. If the mower overloads or collides with any obstacles the mower pivots away and can be brought back into the working position hydraulically.

News

30.03.2012
Pöttinger cutter bars: Austrian engineering
For perfect mowing quality

First-class cutting quality, low drag resistance and stability are the trademarks of Pöttinger mowers. Engineering details and ingenious machine functions contribute significantly to harvesting quality forage. The cutter bar is a key component on disc mowers.

Cutter bars: Quality made in Grieskirchen/Austria

Disc mowers have a long tradition at Pöttinger. NOVACAT disc mower cutter bars are developed and built at company headquarters in Grieskirchen - a quality product made entirely in Austria. Pöttinger based the design on developments that have been made in drum-type mowers. The effect achieved by the paddles on the drum mower, increasing crop flow and lowering the drag resistance of the mower, is achieved by the contoured shape of the conical discs on the disc mower. The crop really flows through the mower over the smooth profiled discs. Tractor power requirement is lower as a result; dynamic crop flow means the mower is operating at peak efficiency all the time.

NOVACAT cutter bar

The sward is protected through the design of the smooth underside of the cutter bar, rounded skids at both ends and no sharp edges.

The entire cutter bar is welded and 100 percent tight as a result. The cutter bar plates are laser-cut, shaped and then welded together using two-arm robotic technology. After each cutter bar has been welded it is subjected to a dimensional check before being given approval. The mower discs are driven by gear wheels that are almost the same diameter (44 and 35 teeth). This means that at least two teeth are always in contact to guarantee the lowest stress to the teeth and the highest reliability. The gear wheels are hardened, machined and fitted with durable twin-race angular contact bearings. The gear wheels and bearing flanges are pre-assembled and subjected to a visual cleanliness check before being installed in the cutter bar. After all gear wheels and flanges have been installed, the cutter bar is powder coated for best paint quality and durability.

During final assembly all mower discs and drums are fitted and a filling of oil provided. After assembly has been completed each cutter bar is put through a test run to measure vibration and noise. It is not until all the checks have been performed and the cutter bar approved by a specialist that it can be forwarded to the mower assembly line. Pöttinger disc mowers are extremely maintenance friendly. All knives feature a quick-change system so they can be replaced rapidly without the need of a socket wrench.
Pöttinger applies the very highest quality standards to the manufacture of agricultural machinery because trouble-free operation and total reliability have top priority.

Experience close-up how quality made in Austria is created: this short video shows our production processes from bending plates to welding, assembly, leak testing and test run.

Video Birth of a new cutter bar »

30.03.2012
Video: birth of a cutter bar
Experience close-up how quality made in Austria is created

Experience close-up how quality made in Austria is created: this short video shows our production processes from bending plates to welding, assembly, leak testing and test run.

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29.02.2012
Pöttinger magic with rear-mounted mowers
Quality made in Grieskirchen/Austria

Pöttinger has some ace mowers up its sleeve: the NOVACAT rear-mounted 402 with a working width of 3.88 m and the 442 with 4.3 m. The central element on these two models is the hydraulic lower linkage arm that guarantees easy mounting without having to adjust the tractor hitch struts.

Quality made in Grieskirchen/Austria

Disc mowers have a long tradition at Pöttinger. The NOVACAT disc mower cutter bars are developed and built in Grieskirchen - a real quality product made in Austria.

Pöttinger has taken user-friendly operation to heart and dramatically improved mounting work with the hydraulic low linkage arm. The tractor hitch struts never need to be adjusted; the new NOVACAT 402 and 442 rear-mounted mowers are matched to the tractor hitch hydraulically from the driver's seat - a unique solution. Using the hydraulic lower linkage arm the headstock can always be brought into the correct horizontal position - independently of the geometry of the tractor hitch.

Perfect mounting

During transport the mower is pivoted through 90 degrees to the rear. The mower unit is pivoted easily and conveniently from the cab using a double-acting cylinder. The mower is ready for action without you leaving the cab - that's what makes mowing fun.
The double-acting cylinder on the rear pivot also serves as collision protection. During mowing the NOVACAT 402 and 442 rear-mounted mowers are raised into the headland position by a single-acting remote valve. The special lift geometry provides excellent ground clearance at the headland (at least 50 cm on the inside). A small additional cylinder secures the mower unit in the headland and transport positions and prevents the mower unit from rocking.

Small and low transport

NOVACAT 402

Optimal weight alleviation

Both the new NOVACAT mowers feature hydraulic weight alleviation. The double-acting cylinder provides fine adjustment for weight alleviation. A clearly-visible pressure gauge is fitted to the mower frame and the ground pressure can be simply be adjusted if needed using a double-acting remote valve.

In order to guarantee optimum utilisation of effective working width, both the NOVACAT 402 and 442 can be mounted at two different positions on the boom. Combined with a NOVACAT 351 alpha-motion it is possible to cover a working width of up to 7.4 m.

Easy maintenance

Front-/rear-combination with working width up to 7,4 m

As a result this combination presents a real, cost-effective alternative to a three-unit mower combination. High performance, large area coverage, easy mounting, intelligent weight alleviation and perfect workmanship are the signatures of Pöttinger NOVACAT rear-mounted mowers.
With the NOVACAT 402 and 442 Pöttinger yet again reveals its magic in clever farming.

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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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Read and find out more in the pdf-document.

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

Images/Videos

Image gallery

NOVACAT 305 H Press image (high res.)	NOVACAT 305 H RC Press image (high res.)	NOVACAT 305 H ED Press image (high res.)	NOVACAT 402 Press image (high res.)
NOVACAT 402 Press image (high res.)	NOVACAT 402 Bock Press image (high res.)	NOVACAT 442 Wartung Press image (high res.)	NOVACAT 301 classic / NOVACAT 402 Press image (high res.)
NOVACAT 301 classic / NOVACAT 402 Press image (high res.)	NOVACAT 301 classic / NOVACAT 402 Press image (high res.)	NOVACAT 301 classic / NOVACAT 402 Press image (high res.)

Videos

	Pöttinger Grünlandtechnik Video Mähen / Zetten / Schwaden / Laden / Pressen Online-Video, 10:55 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 Mähbalkenherstellung Online-Video, 05:03 min.
	Pöttinger NOVACAT 402 / 442 Die neuen Pöttinger Heckmähwerke Online-Video, 2:02 min.
	Pöttinger Alpinprogramm Video Alpin-Geräte im Einsatz Online-Video, 5:46 min.

Brochures

PDF 'NOVACAT / NOVADISC Disc-type mowers'

NOVACAT / NOVADISC Disc-type mowers
Front and rear disc-type mowers
32 pages [97+012.02.1211]

File size: 4.031 KB

NOVACAT 402 / 442
New high performance rear mowers
2 pages [97+283.02.0910]

File size: 310 KB

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