Austrian machinery company Pottinger is renowned for its continuous strides in the agricultural machinery market, something made evident with its updated mower range.

Agriland recently visited Grieskirchen, Austria, the home of Pottinger, to witness the machinery giant's innovations first-hand.

While there, Pottinger unveiled its newly updated Novacat T trailed mower, as well as demonstrating the relatively new automatic swath placement system for Novacat V mowers, which was launched at Agritechnica 2025.

Both the Novacat T trailed mower and Novacat V mowers have been on the market for some time.

However, the new features Pottinger have brought to the market has further improved the efficiency of the range.

Novacat T trailed mower

The newly updated Novacat T trailed mower is now being offered under 13 different models to suit the purchasers desires.

One of the big changes is the mower is now available as a 4m model, as opposed to the maximum of 3.5m in the previous range, although the 3m and 3.5m models are still available with the new updates.

The machine can be fitted with an option to hydraulically adjust the cutting height from the comfort of the tractor cab.

This feature will drive efficiency during the tight window for silage in Ireland, as altering cutting heights can be a tedious task, especially for contractors regularly working in different environments.

The 3m and 3.5m models can be equipped with an adjustable speed conveyor belt controlled from within the cab, reducing the need for an additional tractor unit and rake.

The mower units are supported by their own chassis, which adapts to the ground three-dimensionally, allowing the cutter bar to glide over any bumps and provide a smooth cutting process, a feature that is much needed within the Irish market.

Farmers and contractors will be all too familiar with the heartache of blades breaking without this feature.

The mower is mounted on a swivel gearbox and can also be fitted with collision protection to ensure it is not hitting off the tractor when swinging on headlands.

Meanwhile, American markets now have the option to buy the mower unit with a pick-up hitch.

Depending on the model, buyers can choose either ED tine conditioners or RC roller conditioners.

Both rollers within the conditioner system are driven synchronously using a swivel gearbox for maximum throughput.

The power is transmitted from the cutter bar gearbox to the conditioner by V-belts with a spring-loaded belt tensioner.

Each model has adjustable swath doors, allowing for both conditioner systems to either spread the crop wide or form a swath.

Purchasers also have the option to buy both the 3.5 and 4m models without a conditioner.

Novacat V mowers

Pottinger also recently launched its automatic swath placement system for Novacat V mowers, another move towards efficiency which once again suits the narrow silage season in Ireland.

The automatic swath placement ensures that mower combinations with a cross conveyor belt such as the Novacat ED/RC Collector drop the forage neatly in combined swaths.

With plenty of conveyor systems already on the market, you may be thinking what is innovative about this new system?

One of the biggest advancements is how the intelligent system removes the need for manually switching the cross conveyor belt from left to right when alternating cutting directions.

The automatic swath placement system does what it says on the tin; it automatically switches the cross conveyor unit depending on which lane is being mowed.

When contractors are working long hours to get silage cut before the weather breaks, it is easy for fatigue to takeover and an operator to forget to switch the conveyor.

This system reduces that fatigue and maximises efficiency.

Speaking of efficiency, Pottinger also estimates that the system requires approximately 40% less raking work, which lowers fuel consumption and boosts efficiency for farmers and contractors.

The manufacturer also states that skipping lanes enables larger turning circles at the headland, which reduces damage to the sward as well as minimising soil compaction.

The manufacturer also noted that if the machine is equipped with Pottinger Connect, the mowing pattern will be displayed on the map in the Harvest Assist app.

This feature allows farmers to achieve maximum utilisation out of their swards, while also giving contractors an overview of cutting times which can help lay a foundation for cutting plans.