AS 1000 Ovis RC
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Mulching is a process by which grass cuttings are shredded several times into a fine mulch, which then remains on the surface as natural fertiliser. Special mulching blades with a double cutting plane and a circular mulching unit are used on ornamental lawns, while cross-blade systems or flail mowers are primarily used in high grass.
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Ornamental lawns in both private gardens and public facilities can be maintained with either mulching or collecting mowers. When mulching, the finely-shredded cuttings remain on the surface as natural fertiliser, while collection bags help the operator transport cuttings to a disposal point. Lawns are usually mowed once per week to a cutting height of 40–50 mm, from a maximum height of 15 cm.
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Flower meadows are structurally rich habitats that are extremely important for insects, wild bees, and species that depend on flowers. The key is not to mow frequently, but to cut at the right time. Before the flowering phase, the vegetation can quickly reach heights of 30–40 cm. After that, maintenance is carried out at longer intervals, usually once or twice a year. This form of extensive use requires machines that can safely cut tall, heterogeneous vegetation without putting unnecessary strain on the area. Clean cuts, controlled deposition, and an adapted driving style are essential for preserving plant populations and enabling regeneration.
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Extensively used meadows such as orchards, compensation areas, or roadside greenery are deliberately mowed only once or twice a year. The vegetation reaches heights of 60 to over 100 cm and forms dense, structurally rich stands. This form of maintenance serves to keep the area open and suppress woody plants, not to maintain the lawn. Machines with high throughput, uniform cutting performance, and controlled deposition of the cut material are required. This is the only way to efficiently manage large amounts of biomass without overloading the area or damaging the soil and vegetation.
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Without maintenance, open areas quickly become overgrown with blackberries, clematis, and young trees. In young forests, reforestation areas, or Christmas tree plantations, targeted brush clearing is necessary to secure the desired structures and reduce competition. It is crucial to use maintenance methods that intervene selectively and do not destroy large areas. Mechanical flail mowing technology makes it possible to remove woody growth and vigorous shrubs without unnecessarily damaging the soil structure and root space. This ensures that areas remain usable and ecologically stable in the long term.
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During the mowing season, professional operators often run their machines 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. AS-Motor’s machines are unbeatable in terms of quality, durability and professional work results. Additional advantages include low weight, lashing points and compact transport dimensions.
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Animal burrows, anthills, mole hills and water channels cause uneven terrain. Several AS-Motor machines have high ground clearance, all-wheel drive and limited slip differential, along with appropriately studded field tyres, for uneven terrain.
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AS-Motor engineers machines with high ground clearance, steep ramp angles, low overall weight, optimal weight distribution and a low centre of gravity to perform on slopes.
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All-wheel drive not only ensures performance on inclines over 30 degrees, but also a high level of safety for travel downhill. All-wheel drive delivers propulsion in wet conditions and on uneven terrain – even if the wheels of one axle no longer have traction.
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Remote controlled devices make the mowing of extreme slopes possible. This technology also allows the operator to mow at a safe distance from dust, wasps, ticks and other hazards.
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The AS 50’s high work rate delivers efficient weed removal on large and uneven surfaces such as a car parks, commercial areas and paths. A collection bag eliminates the need for sweeping and surface cleaning.
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Cobblestones and uneven paved areas can be treated for weeds, without the use of chemicals, using mechanical methods. The agile AS 30 is designed for work close to edges, water inlet channels, manholes and on traffic islands with posts and signs.
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Ecological mowing and extensive land management focus on reduced, targeted interventions instead of blanket mowing. Cutting heights, timing, and maintenance intervals are based on vegetation development and site conditions, not on maximum area coverage. Sub-areas are mowed on a rotating basis, while others are deliberately left untouched. This creates varying growth heights, refuges, and stable structures on extensive meadows, compensation areas, municipal green spaces, and in landscape management. Technology is used for control, not intensification.
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The remote-controlled flail mower – from pros, for pros
Noise barriers, railway embankments, rainwater retention basins, solar parks or wind farms often pose great challenges for landscape managers and service providers: the difficult to access, impassable and steep areas have to be maintained regularly. With its simply designed remote control and its enormous mowing performance, the AS 1000 Ovis RC is up to the task. With the RC flail mower, you work comfortably and intuitively from a safe distance. Thanks to the low overall height (69 cm) and the deep-seated Vanguard Professional engine with optimised oil supply, the flail mower achieves a perfect centre of gravity – the prerequisite for extreme slope suitability and mowing under deep obstacles. The moderate operating weight of 419 kg ensures maximum soil protection. The balanced weight distribution and the robust undercarriage enable safe mowing of steep slopes up to 55 degrees.
Enormous mowing performance and individually adjustable to every requirement
The AS 1000 Ovis RC offers a wide range of adjustment possibilities with its surfing mowing deck. Thanks to the large up and downward swing, the robust flail mower adapts perfectly to uneven ground and prevents damage to the turf. Optimal control via roller (including anti-scalp function), adjustable sliding frame or carried insert without contact to the ground for maximum traction in difficult terrain – choose your personal setting for perfect adaption to all terrain conditions. The 100 cm wide flail mowing deck with stepless cutting height adjustment and the somewhat narrower undercarriage also enable comfortable mowing close to the edge, down to a few centimetres along crash barriers or other obstacles.
Optimum power transmission
The enormous power of the horizontal Vanguard Professional V-engine is optimally utilised. It is directly and efficiently transmitted to the mower deck via a belt drive. The proven Vanguard engine with 23 hp maximum power impresses with a 3-year warranty as well as its stable and robust construction. The components from the Yak series – e.g., the robust flail mower deck and the belt pressure spring tensioner – are used in the new AS 1000 Ovis RC.
Simplest handling and maintenance
Stable caterpillar tracks with steel inserts provide maximum traction on steep slopes. The assembly of the belts is quickly done thanks to the integrated quick tensioning system and defined adjustment for exact track tension. An automatic, mechanical parking brake brings additional safety when working on slopes. With its compact dimensions of 184 cm / 115 cm / 69 cm (only 159 cm long with the mower deck raised), the remote-controlled flail mower can be transported easily and quickly.
Maintenance-free shaft bearings, robust hydraulic motors from large-scale production and a large-volume fuel tank are the basis for long working days in difficult terrain and high grass. For daily cleaning tasks, the AS 1000 Ovis RC offers excellent accessibility. Air ducts, filters and oil control are accessible without any tools and the mower deck can be easily placed in a service position. Important components can be quickly reached through foldable service covers. The AS 1000 Ovis RC also requires very little maintenance: maintenance interval of 400 operating hours and first service after 50 h.
Product advantages
One mowing deck – countless possibilities: optimal control via roller with anti-scalp function, adjustable sliding frame or carried insert for perfect adaption to different terrain conditions.
The 100 cm wide flail mower and the slightly narrower caterpillar track enable comfortable mowing close to the edge and within a few centimetres of obstacles.
The enormous power of the Vanguard Professional 2-cylinder engine is transmitted directly and with low loss via two belts to the blade shaft. The torque is divided between two robust belts.
The AS 1000 Ovis RC has all the well-known advantages of the proven flail mower: maximum mowing speed, excellent cutting pattern and even grass placement.
The low operating weight (only 419 kg) and compact dimensions (184 cm / 115 cm / 69 cm) allow mowing under low obstacles and on steep slopes.
Low-seated horizontal Vanguard Professional engine and lowest overall height of only 69 cm – the prerequisites for the low centre of gravity position and extreme slope suitability.
Clear operating elements and accurate controls are the basis for precise manoeuvring of the machine. Robust hydraulic motors with their enormous torque ensure a precise and powerful drive.
The flail mower only needs to be serviced every 400 operating hours (first service after 50 hours). Excellent accessibility for daily cleaning and service work. Easy maintenance position for the flail mower.
Product details
Quick release chain
The drive chains' quick tensioners can be tightened and loosened using the extension supplied as standard and an additional ratchet. This is done from the rear of the machine. The chain tensioners are easily accessible. The spring must be pretensioned to a length of approx. 12.5 cm.
Cooling air shaft
The hinged perforated plate cover acts as a pre-filter for the engine cooling air. It can be opened in seconds to clean the intake shaft. This is particularly necessary under dry and dusty working conditions.
Simple wiring harness
The AS 1000 Ovis RC was designed from the start with electrical simplicity in mind. Its wiring harness has been reduced to a minimum, enabling any specialist dealer to carry out troubleshooting and repairs quickly and easily. Complex electronic systems have been expressly omitted.
Hydro wheel motors
The two hydrostats of the AS 1000 Ovis RC are designed for professional use. With a maintenance interval of 400 hours (first oil change after 50 hours), they significantly reduce maintenance requirements. The maximum torque of the hydro wheel motors is 474 Newton-meters.
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