The DISCO rear mower family.
The DISCO 4400 CONTOUR. The first step towards large-scale equipment.
With a working width of 4.20 m, the DISCO 4400 CONTOUR is both the largest and the most compact model in its class – the first step towards large-scale equipment.
Like its siblings in the CONTOUR series, the mower features the unique vector folding system which allows the mower to be folded vertically to 120° for transport. What's more, in the event of a collision, the DISCO 4400 CONTOUR swings back by means of a ram combined with the hydraulic non-stop collision protection. Automatic 180° swath curtain folding is also available as an option.
This means that the mower can be safely transported to the next field at a height of below 4.0 m and with its centre of gravity close to the tractor. Despite having a large working width, the mower can pass through narrow field entrances with ease thanks to its compact dimensions.
- The advantages.
- MAX CUT for superb cutting quality
- ACTIVE FLOAT hydropneumatic suspension
- Available without conditioner or with tine or roller conditioner, as preferred
- Adjustable lower link pins, double cones and KENNFIXX® hydraulic connectors for ultra-convenient hitching
- Breakback protection
- Clearly visible height display
- Hydraulic transport lock (optional)
- Warning signs with lighting (optional)
- Pivoting swathing discs (optional)
- Parking trestle (optional)
- Well protected.
All DISCO rear mowers have mechanical breakback protection. The attachment is inclined at an angle of 15°, so that in the event of a collision, the mower swings back and over the obstacle. The driver then simple has to back the tractor up briefly to continue mowing.
- Safe on the road.
The 120° transport position and centre of gravity location close to the tractor provide outstanding stability for safety and ease of handling on the road. There is also a mechanical lock system to hold the mower securely when in the transport position.
- With conditioner.
All CONTOUR rear mowers are available either without conditioner or with tine or roller conditioner, with up to 3.40 metres working width.
- Keeping the machine shed tidy.
A practical storage frame with or without castors is optionally available which allows the machine to be tidily parked in its compact transport position when the job is finished. The storage frame on castor wheels is ideal wherever space is at a premium, allowing the mower to be moved easily without the aid of a tractor.
- Higher milk yield from an outstanding mowing combination.
For the Groiner Milch KG dairy partnership in Niederrhein, North Rhine-Westphalia, feed quality is a key success factor, as it is for any other dairy farming business. The business runs a herd of 500 dairy cows on a farm with some "very uneven terrain with ditches all over the place", says Felix Streuff, one of the partners. Whenever conditions permit, he likes to mow at a reduced PTO speed (850 rpm).
He is extremely pleased with the ground-contour following and cut quality he achieves with his mowing combination of a DISCO 3200 FC PROFIL and DISCO 3600 C CONTOUR. He has no doubt that this improves feed quality, which in turn significantly boosted the farm's milk production last year.
- Centre of gravity suspension.
The large suspension spring acts on the middle of the machine frame. In addition, the line of force of the spring passes straight through the mower's centre of gravity. The inner and outer support ensures that the force is transferred evenly to the mower bar.
The small spring additionally protects the mower bar drive. Our unique centre of gravity suspension brings the advantages of central hitching to the side-hitched models.
- Drive line.
The mower is driven via especially low-maintenance PTO drive shafts that do not require a safety chain. The robust belt drive absorbs peak loads and is tensioned by means of a rotary knob without needing tools. From there the force is transferred to a double gearbox which delivers the drive input from above straight to the first cutting disc for optimal crop flow.
- Mechanical breakback protection.
The overload protection responds immediately upon collision with an obstacle by swinging the mower unit up and back. To continue driving, the tractor only needs to be briefly backed up. An additional support frame also protects the outer edge of the mower from damage.
- Attachment and removal.
As well as various hitching category options, the left lower link pin is in a slightly lower position for easy hitching. The built-in parking position for light plugs and hydraulic hoses, along with the pivoting drive shaft support, makes for more convenient handling. Hitching is very straightforward thanks to the KENNFIXX® grips on the hydraulic hoses.
- 105° transport position.
The machine's centre of gravity shifts even further to the middle so that the tractor's rear wheels are as uniformly loaded as possible. The double gearbox allows for a narrow transport width and a clear view to the rear. A double floating piston ram allows the mower to be folded safely on slopes, with gentle braking before it reaches the end point.
- Unrestricted access.
Both halves of the protective cover conveniently fold upwards to allow easy access for maintenance and cleaning. The outer edge of the cover, which is more prone to wear, can be replaced separately.
- Space-saving.
A separate storage frame is available for space-saving storage. The mower can be transferred directly onto it from the tractor – with no additional supports required.
- Added comfort.
An optional mechanical headland limiter is also available, which means that only one cable is required for both headland limiter and transport lock.
- Swath formation.
An additional outside swathing disc for tidy swath formation is available for DISCO 100 mowers, as well as an inside disc or plate, depending on the model.
- Perfect condition.
The conditioner models in the DISCO 100 series are optimally configured and of course equipped with the MAX CUT mower bar. The slightly lower left link pin ensures quick hitching and with the 95° transport position, they can travel safely behind the tractor from road to field. The built-in headland limiter is now supplied as standard in conditioner mowers. And with these models too, the speed can be reduced if conditions allow.
Conditioner mowers can significantly reduce the drying time of the mown crop. We offer the right conditioner to suit the crop, fitted either with tines or rollers .
- Centre of gravity suspension.
The large suspension spring acts on the middle of the machine frame. In addition, the line of force of the spring passes straight through the mower's centre of gravity. The inner and outer support ensures that the force is transferred evenly to the mower bar.
The small spring additionally protects the mower bar drive. Our unique centre of gravity suspension brings the advantages of central hitching to the side-hitched models.
- Drive line.
The mower is driven via especially low-maintenance PTO drive shafts that do not require a safety chain. The robust belt drive absorbs peak loads and is tensioned by means of a rotary knob without needing tools. From there the force is transferred to a double gearbox which delivers the drive input from above straight to the first cutting disc – so no inner shoe is required and optimal crop flow is ensured.
- The fuel miser.
The transmission ratio enables the PTO speed to be reduced from 540 rpm to 460 rpm in lighter crops. This reduces diesel consumption without loss of mowing performance.
- At home in the hills.
The DISCO 10 range has been optimised for working on sloping terrain, with specially reinforced components and an extremely weight-conscious design. This range is also ideal for mowing road ditches and embankments with inclines of up to 45°.
- Collision protection.
The overload protection responds immediately upon collision with an obstacle by swinging the mower unit up and back. To continue driving, the tractor only needs to be briefly backed up. An additional support frame also protects the outer edge of the mower from damage.
- Safe on the road.
In the 95° folded transport position the machine's centre of gravity shifts even further to the middle so that the tractor's rear wheels are as uniformly loaded as possible. The double gearbox ensures a narrow transport width and a clear view to the rear.
- Attachment and removal.
As well as various hitching category options and the quick hitch mounting frame, the left lower link pin is in a slightly lower position for easy hitching. The built-in parking position for light plugs and hydraulic hoses, along with the pivoting drive shaft support, make for more convenient handling.
- Easy access.
Both halves of the protective cover conveniently fold upwards to allow easy access for maintenance and cleaning. The outer edge of the cover, which is more prone to wear, can be replaced separately.
- Precision cut.
The optional swathing plate creates a driving track between the standing crop and mown grass. This ensures the next pass is precisely aligned, with no crop soiling.
- Added comfort.
An optional hydraulic headland limiter provides even greater convenience. A separate storage frame is available for space-saving storage. The mower can be transferred directly onto it from the tractor – with no additional supports required.
- Bar options.
Additional wear skids protect the mower bar and increase its service life on sandy or stony ground. If you want to mow higher, we offer high-cut or twin high-cut skids to increase the cutting height by 30 mm or 60 mm.
