New Pottinger Novacat comes with automated curve control
Triple 'butterfly' or dual mower combinations have become increasingly popular, offering increased output and better utilisation of tractors that keep gaining horsepower.
The 3.0m and 4.0m trailing Multi-Line versions allow for the fitting of a seed drill to the rear, providing a one pass cultivation and seeding system.
The machine layout has 580mm diameter scalloped discs mounted on twin arms with large rubber suspension blocks to give a higher break-out force for work in harder soil conditions. These also protect the large twin-race double-sealed disc bearing units, ensuring trouble free life and maintenance.
The range has fixed or trailing versions ranging from 3.0m to 6.0m working width with a choice of rear roller options. Pack-Ring roller or Rubber Packer rollers have proven to be the most popular types, providing a cracking effect and breakdown of clods for a finer seedbed. These help by pushing the crop stubble into the surface of the soil to increase contact and accelerate breakdown of residues. The rollers also increase moisture retention by leaving a well consolidated surface.
Hydraulic folding side discs are a standard feature on all linkage-mounted and Multi-Line models, allowing the operator to reduce overall width in transport.
Meanwhile, hydraulic-folding trailing models have a rear transport wheel system which folds up and over the top of the discs when working. This increases weight over the discs, helping soil penetration and improving stability when working at high speeds.
