SPIDER ILD02

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The Spider is a remote controlled self-propelled mower for the maintenance of steeply sloping areas such as embankments, roadsides and hillsides; areas that are otherwise typically maintained by teams of brush-cutter operators or tractor-powered reach mowers. Although referred to as a mower, ?it performs more like a remote-control slasher?, is a regular comment from those attending demonstrations. It capable of cutting waist-high growth, thick and wet kikuyu, weeds and small shrubs and plants. The Spider Mower cuts slopes up to 40 degrees with its 4 wheel drive lugged tyres, and up to 55 degree slopes with its optional winch system. - Kawasaki FS 569IV Vertical crankshaft V-twin air-cooled 4 stroke 2 cylinder engine, producing 24 hp at 2300 rpm - The engine runs on standard unleaded or premium 95 octane unleaded for maximum performance - Alloy construction fits into the overall Spider design philosophy of light weight package for optimal power to weight ratio - Electronic spark ignition for reliable starting and performance - Pressurised lubrication system for long life on slope conditions - Dual element air cleaner and dual barrel carburettor with fuel shut-off solenoid - Rotating grass screen to assist effective engine air-cooling - Cast iron cylinder liners - Separate choke and throttle controls for easier starting - Electric starter with a 12 volt on-board battery and electrical system - 16 litre fuel tank capacity providing between 5 and 7 operating hours depending on slope and conditions - The deck body and super structure is made from aluminium alloy to obtain minimum overall weight of 387 kg - The vertical engine crankshaft is coupled to an electric clutch for engagement/disengagement of the belt driven cutting blades - The clutch unit incorporates a brake device to stop blade rotation on disengagement - Cutting is done by 4 double sided mulching blades 505mm long (20 inches) - Overall cutting width is 1230mm (48 inches) - The mulching blades are set well within the deck body to minimise the ejection of grass and debris during mowing. The blades are thick hard blade steel. - Mowing deck height is electrically adjustable from 90 to 140mm - The height setting is controlled from the operators remote control and is variable during cutting - An optional 40 to 110mm factory-fitted version of the deck is available, but is not interchangeable with the standard 90 to 140 mm unit - A hydrostatic Sauer Danfoss drive system provides continuously variable travel speed in two speed ranges (turtle and rabbit modes) from 0 to 8 km/h, in forward and reverse - All 4 wheels are driven by the hydraulic motors. All speed, steering and direction controls are located on the operator's wireless remote control - Steering is 360 degrees on all 4 wheels without lock-to-lock limits - Tyres are lugged 16x6.5x8 tube tyres - The Spider Mower is capable of cutting on slopes up to 40 degrees under its own wheel drive - Beyond these angles, the optional winch system must be utilised to ensure machine stability and safety - The normal steering mode is referred to as the ``dancing`` step and is the mode normally used for mowing. In this mode all 4 wheels turn at the same time - Skid steer mode operation is used to re-orient the mower, typically for mowing along fences, walls, loading - Other than the clearing of an Emergency-Stop and engagement of winch operation; all operator controls are performed through the wireless remote control station - The controller comes with a belt strap and is normally strapped to the operator as two-hand operation is required - If the controller is dropped or all hands released, the controls revert to the neutral position and the Spider mower stops driving - Controls include: engine start, stop and rpm; E-stop, forward/reverse speed control, steering controls, deck engagement/disengagement, height control - A roll of the key tools required to undertake the daily checks and maintenance tasks is strapped to the mower - The winch is hydraulically powered and integrated with the drive system - At extreme angles, the winch system provides machine stability, traction and prevents rollover - The integrated winch control is automatically synchronised with the drive wheel control, and does not require any additional operator controls - The winch also maintains the engine orientation to ensure engine lubrication N.B. Pricing and specifications subject to change without notice. Dealer delivery chargers apply. E&OE.