McConnel introduceert ROBOCUT S300e: de ultieme volledig elektrische hellingsmaaier
McConnel onthult de baanbrekende ROBOCUT S300e, een innovatieve, volledig elektrische, op afstand bedienbare hellingsmaaier.
Voortbouwend op de bewezen capaciteiten van de populaire ROBOCUT S300, behoudt de S300e zijn uitzonderlijke eigenschappen, waaronder een hellingshoek van 55 graden, een bereik van 150 m en bidirectioneel snijden. Dankzij de integratie van elektrische energie biedt hij nu echter hetzelfde prestatieniveau, terwijl hij tegelijkertijd zorgt voor nul emissies en minder geluid.
De ROBOCUT S300e wordt gevoed door twee geavanceerde Vanguard 48-volt lithiumbatterijen, die een looptijd van maximaal 4 uur bieden voor ononderbroken gebruik na één keer opladen. Het opladen van de batterijen duurt doorgaans ongeveer 8 uur. Voor extra gemak is er een snellaadoptie beschikbaar, waardoor de oplaadtijd wordt verkort tot slechts 4 uur.
De ROBOCUT S300e is ontworpen voor maximale efficiëntie en beschikt over een nieuw roterend mulchdek van 1,1 m dat speciaal is ontworpen voor elektrische bediening. Uitgerust met twee krachtige motoren die de messen rechtstreeks aandrijven, zorgt dit innovatieve ontwerp voor optimale efficiëntie en superieure maaiprestaties, wat resulteert in een effectievere en stillere maai-ervaring.
De ROBOCUT S300e maakt zijn publieke debuut op Flood and Water Live, een werkdemonstratie-evenement georganiseerd door ADA in Carrington, Lincolnshire, op 5 en 6 juli. Deelnemers krijgen de exclusieve kans om de S300e in actie te zien en de mogelijkheden en functies ervan uit de eerste hand te ervaren.
De ROBOCUT S300e zal later dit jaar volledig in productie gaan en de levering van nieuwe bestellingen wordt begin 2024 verwacht.
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McConnel 77-Series Tele-VFR brings heavy-duty capability to a lighter platform
McConnel has extended its Tele-VFR technology to the 77-Series Power Arm range, combining 6.5m reach, improved operator visibility and up to 85hp hydraulic performance in a lighter, more compact package.
Designed and built in Britain at McConnel’s Ludlow manufacturing facility, the 77-Series Tele-VFR gives farmers, contractors and local authorities access to capabilities previously reserved for the company’s larger heavy-duty Power Arms.
The new Power Arm has been developed for operators who require extendable reach and high cutting performance but want to avoid the additional size and weight of a flagship Power Arm and tractor combination. Suitable for tractors from 100hp and 5,000kg, the 77-Series offers a practical option for working on softer ground, challenging terrain, narrow lanes and around around hedge and verge obstacles.
Its reduced weight helps limit ground pressure, while the compact design improves manoeuvrability and broadens the range of suitable carrier tractors. This makes the Power Arm particularly versatile for contractors undertaking a mixture of hedgecutting, verge maintenance and more demanding vegetation-management work.
At the heart of the machine is McConnel’s Tele-VFR armset, which combines Variable Forward Reach with telescopic arm movement. The system allows the operator to position the flailhead alongside the tractor cab, providing a clearer and more natural view of the working area.
Bringing the flailhead forward reduces the need for the operator to continually look over their shoulder, helping to improve comfort and reduce fatigue during long working days. It also enables the operator to maintain better awareness of the tractor, the road ahead and surrounding hazards.
The armset can also be moved rearwards by up to 1.0m, allowing the flailhead to work behind the tractor wheel and cut within the tractor’s overall width. This provides greater flexibility when working along narrow lanes or around obstacles such as telegraph poles, road signs, trees and field corners.
To bring Tele-VFR functionality to the lighter 77-Series platform, McConnel has developed a new phased-ram system. This maintains the correct arm geometry as the flailhead is moved forward and rearwards, replacing the heavier mechanical parallelogram arrangement used on larger Tele-VFR machines.
The simplified design contributes to the machine’s lower weight while delivering controlled arm movement and an improved range of motion.
Despite its compact dimensions, the 77-Series has been engineered for demanding workloads. Its arms are manufactured from premium high-strength Strenx steel, while larger-diameter pivot pins provide a 48 per cent increase in bush contact area for improved strength, durability and service life.
The machine can be specified with an 85hp hydraulic system, providing the oil flow and power required for heavier growth and challenging cutting conditions. Its robust construction also allows it to carry larger and heavier-duty cutting attachments.
Alongside the 6.5m Tele-VFR model, the 77-Series range can be specified with a 6.0m Standard armset or 6.5m and 7.0m Telescopic armsets.
By combining the visibility and flexibility of Tele-VFR with high-output hydraulics, durable construction and a lighter overall design, the McConnel 77-Series provides farmers and contractors with a highly capable Power Arm that remains compact, manoeuvrable and suitable for a wide variety of working environments.
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McConnel introduces new mid-range 62-Series Power Arm.
McConnel is set to launch a new 60hp mid-range Power Arm at LAMMA 2026. The 62-Series - an unrivalled combination of value, power and performance – making it ideal for farmers, contractors, and local government grass maintenance teams.
The 62-Series is available with a choice of 5.1m, 5.5m and 5.7m straight arms, as well a 5.5m Variable Forward Reach (VFR) option, providing improved visibility to the cutting head for greater operator comfort.
Additional new features include high visibility LED road lighting, a redesigned hydraulic tank, a two-piece rear guard for easy service access, and a sculpted polypropylene top cover to prevent debris and moisture ingress.
McConnel’s parallel-arm and Hy-reach geometry continue to come as standard, as do seam welded c-section arms and fully bushed pivot points to reduce stress and ensure greater durability.
The 62-Series also comes with McConnel's in-house designed 60hp gear hydraulic system, featuring a 180-litre hydraulic tank, high-capacity oil cooler, electric rotor control option. 120 degrees of Hydraulic Power Slew enables safe transport and provides operators with the flexibility to cut precisely in tight corners.
An optional external debris blower option is available, which clears roadside debris.
Customers can choose from the mini joystick Pioneer control or large joystick Evolution control. Both providing proportional control for reach, lift and head angle for performance and operator comfort.
62-Series machines are built with 3-point linkage mounting and have 4-point hitch and stabiliser bar options. They can be fitted to tractors over 70hp and 3,000kg dependant on specification and reach
Manufactured in the UK at McConnel's Ludlow facility, the 62-Series is compatible with a comprehensive range of attachments, including 1.2m and 1.5m flailheads with optional hydraulic front hood and hydraulic rear roller, sawheads, rotary heads, and cutterbars. A heavy duty ditch and grip cleaner can also be specified.
The 62-Series is immediately available to order through McConnel's dealer network.
Maximaliseer de efficiëntie met McConnel PowerBoost
De Power Arms uit de McConnel 85-serie kunnen worden uitgerust met POWERBOOST-technologie, wat zorgt voor snellere armbewegingen voor een hogere productiviteit bij het maaien van heggen, het maaien van bermen en het werken rondom obstakels.
Aangedreven door de unieke hydraulische technologie van McConnel, zorgt POWERBOOST voor een aanzienlijke verhoging van de oliestroom naar het armcircuit, precies wanneer dat nodig is. Deze onmiddellijke en progressieve verhoging versnelt de armbewegingen tot drie keer, waardoor machinisten tijdrovende manoeuvres efficiënter kunnen uitvoeren.
Met progressieve gevoeligheid past de armsnelheid zich naadloos aan de joystickinvoer aan, wat zorgt voor optimale controle en nauwkeurigheid. Via het REVOLUTION-bedieningsscherm kunnen machinisten ook de gevoeligheid van de joystick en de armsnelheid aanpassen aan de taak die ze moeten uitvoeren.