Steep slopes, road embankments, scorching sun and dense vegetation: anyone who works in municipal green spaces moves daily between routine and risk. In the past, employees stood on slopes with brush cutters, surrounded by noise, dust, pollen and exhaust fumes – a back-breaking job with an increased risk of accidents. Today, remote-controlled mowing technology is fundamentally changing this reality.

Roman Mühleck, Product Marketing Manager at AS-Motor, sums it up: ‘Remote-controlled mowers make mowing easier and safer. They protect people from dangers that used to be simply part of the job.’

The big difference: distance instead of risk

With a range of up to 300 metres, AS-Motor RC mowers keep the operator consistently out of the danger zone. The risk of slipping or tipping accidents is significantly reduced. The user stands in the shade instead of in the blazing sun, breathes clean air instead of exhaust fumes, and is free from noise, pollen and insect bites. No vibrations, no unnatural postures, no contact with thorns or nettles – a safety concept that focuses directly on people.

Roman Mühleck explains:

‘Since the invention of the brush cutter in the 1970s, it has been considered the standard for steep or inaccessible areas. But the physical strain was enormous. Only RC technology makes it possible to work safely in such situations.’

The Wört building yard in the Ostalb district provides an impressive example. Manager Manfred Hopfensitz recalls earlier operations with brush cutters and hand-held mowers: hot summer days, steep slopes, hornets, dust and danger. Today, the team works with an AS 940 Sherpa 4WD RC – and the difference is tangible.

The municipality made a conscious decision to invest in employee safety rather than pure area performance. Today, the four building yard employees benefit from increased motivation, less stress and fewer absences. Occupational safety has become an economic factor.

AS-Motor mowers offer safety through distance and precise control. Each RC model is equipped with specific safety features.

• AS 940 Sherpa 4WD RC – The world’s first hybrid of a ride-on and RC mower. Ideal for undulating terrain, slopes and open areas. The Sherpa RC combines four-wheel drive, cross blade system and surf deck technology with an ergonomic driver’s seat and intuitive remote control. Thanks to its slope capability of up to 33°, foldable handlebar, differential lock and closed mulching hood, it offers maximum safety, even on rough or wet terrain.
• AS 1000 Ovis RC – The flail mower professional with caterpillar drive. Robust, easy to operate and designed for extreme slopes up to 55°. Ideal for noise barriers, railway embankments and solar parks.
• AS 990 Tahr RC – The productivity wonder among RC mowers. The chain-driven rotary mower can mow forwards and backwards, saving turning manoeuvres and greatly increasing the area coverage on slopes up to 56°.

RC mowers such as the AS 1000 Ovis RC or the AS 990 Tahr RC mow steep slopes up to 56° and work precisely, cleanly and, when used correctly, in an ecologically sound manner. In addition to safety, they increase area coverage by six to sixteen times compared to hand-guided equipment.

Operators are no longer at the centre of danger, but control the mower safely and precisely from a distance. This not only reduces the burden on employees, but also on local authorities and service providers, who can expect lower sickness and accident rates and higher employee motivation.

‘Since the invention of the brush cutter in the 1970s, it has been considered the standard for steep or inaccessible areas. But the physical strain was enormous. Only RC technology makes it possible to work safely in such situations.’

Noise, vibrations, dust and exhaust fumes are classified as health risks according to EU occupational health and safety guidelines. AS-Motor RC mowers reduce these hazards to a minimum and create a healthy working environment. The ability to remotely control a mower means less physical effort, greater well-being and reduced risk. This is not a luxury – it is a demonstration of responsibility towards employees.

Roman Mühleck sums it up:

‘Manual labour in risk zones is no longer acceptable today. Technology must and can protect people.’

Remote-controlled mowers represent a new generation of professional safety technology. They combine productivity with occupational safety and comfort with control. Local authorities and service providers who invest in RC technology are not only investing in performance, but also in the health of their employees – and thus in future viability.
AS-Motor RC mowers also contribute to sustainable, extensive green space maintenance: less soil compaction, stable slopes and natural mowing that promotes biodiversity.

Get started safely now Protect your employees – and increase the efficiency of your work at the same time. AS-Motor offers remote-controlled mowers for every application scenario: from the versatile AS 940 Sherpa 4WD RC to the robust AS 1000 Ovis RC.

Experience safety, performance and sustainability in one system.