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Product features of the Metrac two-axle mowers

With its Metrac series, Reform offers compact design, productivity and efficiency in cultivation of slope terrain in a new dimension. The Metrac models are characterised by modern technology and highest efficiency. With outstanding slope and terrain capability combined with highest soil protection and manoeuvrability, the Metrac provides uniquely comfortable operation, and the large footprint and the low centre of gravity ensure safe operation.

The use of flexible, torquey and economical 4 cylinder diesel engines allow particularly efficient operation. An ideal output range of 44 – 70 hp is available. The high efficiency of the power shift PTO facilitates the sensible use of attachments.

The chassis of the Reform two axle mowers is designed for mounting attachments both in front and in the rear. Thus 2 full attachment areas for a large number of implements are available.

1: Front linkage with front PTO (e.g. rotary disc mower, twin blade, side delivery belt rake, flail mower, front-end loader, snow plough, snow blower, etc.)

2: Rear linkage with rear PTO, trailer hitch (e.g. rotary tedder, rotary swather, dump bucket, fertiliser spreader, trailer, baler, drag hose manure application, etc.)

The Metrac models are available both withmechanical gearbox (Metrac G) and with hydrostatic drive (Metrac H). Chose your ideal drive depending on the area of application.

Mechanical gearbox

Use the full power with the mechanic speed change gearbox in the Metrac G-series. The synchronised shuttle gearbox ensures exact and safe gear change in any situation. G4 X – G7 X optionally with creep speed group.

Hydrostatic drive

Hydrostatic drive with variable pump and variable motor in the two axle mowers of the H series – this comfort is with a capital C. The hydrostatic drive with 4 speed ranges provides continuous adaptation of the drive speed to the various working conditions and allows for soft, smooth starting also on slopes. The permanent transmission of power generates additional safety on slopes.

The Reform Metrac chassis

Two-axle mowers are designed as automotive tool carriers for safe and soil protecting work in mountainous terrain. The tried and tested Reform Metrac chassis is divided into a front and a rear axle part. This special design gives the Metrac particularly good driving behaviour on slopes and accommodates many attachments.

Apart from this special design, the Metrac offers various product advantages:

Robust driving/steering axles with planet gear final drives

deliver high pulling force and protect the drive train. The main advantage is, however,

that the drive shafts are exposed to lower forces, therefore they can be built in a lighter design.

Centre joint and oscillating axle

The pivoting central joint between front and rear axles takes care that all 4 wheels have permanent ground contact, ensuring safe driving behaviour in any situation. Full power transfer and optimum soil protection also in rough terrain.

Single dry plate clutch

The large-size single disc dry clutch for the drive in the G models and the PTO drive in the H models ensures full power transmission and long service life. The PTO drive of the G models is switched electro-hydraulically via a multi disc clutch (G3 manually).

Mechanical transfer gear with PTO clutch

The drive goes from the engine via the clutch to the mechanical transfer, gear and from there to the front and rear PTOs. In the G models, the force flows from the mechanical transfer gear via a cardan shaft to the speed change gearbox.

Four-wheel drive

The four wheel drive (front drive switchable) facilitates maximum power transmission to the ground by optimal distribution of the driving force to both axles. With 4 wheel steering activated, the front and rear wheels run exactly in the same track, ensuring absolutely tension free traction of all 4 wheels.

PTO

The PTOs are electro -hydraulically switchable and ensure the soft starting of attachments due to the soft start system (does not apply to G3: rear gearbox PTO). The high efficiency of the power shift PTO facilitates the efficient use of attachments.

Front linkage

The strong, axle guided front linkage provides best contour following through pivot points that are located far behind the front axle. Thus, the front PTO is pulled rather than pushed. The standard hydraulic (G3) or electro-hydraulic weight compensation provides higher traction and better climbing capability combined with highest contour following and soil protection. The side shift provides even better slope capability by shifting the centre of gravity. Also working close to obstacles is a piece of cake with the side shift.

The smart 4 wheel steering system

Up and down the hills with 4 wheel steering. The hydrostatic steering system with four steering modes as standard equipment is the crowning achievement in this chassis concept. The steering mode can be switched conveniently by the push of a button, even during driving.