Krone is adding a new top-of-the-range model to its R series disc mowers. With a working width of 4.5 meters, the EasyCut R 450 is equipped with a telescopic counterweight and horizontal transport folding mechanism.
The new rear mounted mower ensures maximum driving stability thanks to its telescopic counterweight and is simply folded back horizontally for road transport. It was first showcased in France at the Salon de l’herbe et des fourrages.
The new flagship can be operated with all known Krone front mounted mowers up to and including a working width of four meters, thereby always ensuring an optimum overcut. Adjustable lower link holders and outrigger arms, which can be mounted in different positions, ensure perfect swathing.
The EasyCut R 450 is equipped with a hydraulically telescoping mechanism which can be optionally equipped with up to ten plates of 50 kg each. This improves the handling characteristics in the field. The weight, which can go up to 500 kg, moves outwards by 60 cm in a fully automatic sequence-controlled manner. This allows the ballasting of the machine to be optimised and the lower links of the tractor are loaded more evenly. As a result, the power requirement is only around 74 kW or 100 hp. This makes the machine attractive for many farms, but also for off-farm applications.
Contour following
The patented DuoGrip suspension ensures outstanding ground tracking across the entire working width, even under the most difficult conditions. An integrated pendulum stop cylinder pulls the mower unit onto the outrigger arm in the headland position, ensuring smooth driving behaviour even on uneven ground and during fast turning manoeuvres. This maximises headland lifting.
The standard equipment also includes the hydraulically adjustable bearing pressure which is easy to read on a pressure gauge. Even more comfort is provided by the optional adjustment of the bearing pressure from the tractor cab; this adjustment also requires a double-acting control unit. This also contributes to a reduction in diesel consumption.
The technical basis for the EasyCut R 450 is the all-round welded EasyCut cutterbar, lubricated for life, with eight cutting discs and two mower drums. The patented SafeCut cutterbar protection system and hydraulic impact damage protection system, prevent the machine from being extensively damaged.
Compact and safe on the road
The EasyCut R 450 is hydraulically swiveled horizontally to the rear for transport. In doing so, the counterweight is automatically retracted so that the transport width is less than 2.5 meters. With the standard LED lighting including warning panel, the rear mounted mower can be transported in complete safety on public roads. When the work is done, the mower can be safely parked using the standard parking supports which remain on the machine.
