BCS mountain tractors: compact, agile, safe
The wide and diversified range of BCS specialised tractors also includes versions specifically designed for working in vineyards and mountain orchards, and specific versions for mowing forage in hilly or mountainous areas.
The Dualsteer® models feature a dual steering system that combines the central pivot of the tractor frame with the steering of the front wheels, for overall angles of up to 70° that allow the operator to deal with small planting distances, tight manoeuvring spaces and often steep slopes with ease and always safely. The Dualsteer® system also significantly increases the tractor’s stability when working on steep horizontal slopes, reducing tractor drift.
Stability on slopes and uneven terrain is also ensured by the OS-Frame chassis," explains the manufacturer in a technical note, "in which the engine and clutch are connected by a single transmission shaft which transmits movement to the gearbox and independent rear PTO via a single central universal joint. This particular construction solution has allowed the manufacturer not only to improve the mechanical performance of the machine, but also to enhance its compactness and steering angle, to the benefit of agility in tight spaces. In addition, the central joint allows the front to swing up to 15° with respect to the rear, further stabilising the set-up and ensuring maximum traction of the four wheels, which always adhere to the ground.
Gear changes are made using the "Long life" clutch with multiple discs in an oil bath and electronically controlled proportional hydraulic control, which, inserted into the transmission, reduces the engine overhang and consequently the length of the vehicle. This technological choice means that the component lasts longer, requires no maintenance and gives the tractor great manoeuvrability. The clutch is controlled hydraulically by a proportional solenoid valve connected to a control unit that reads the position of the pedal and ensures the best progressiveness, giving the operator precise control of the tractor at all times, even in the most difficult situations. BCS engineers paid great attention to the design of the driver's seat.
The large windows, the large glass doors and the porthole on the rear part of the roof ensure optimal visibility of the implement and the track, with traditional or reverse driving position. The exterior of the cab has a sleek and streamlined profile that does not offer any possible hold on the vegetation, an important feature for working within narrow rows and in environments rich in vegetation. To mechanize forage mowing operations in hilly or mountainous areas, BCS offers a range of isodiametric tractors called 'MT'. These are wide-track machines with a reversible driver's seat, featuring a low centre of gravity and optimal weight distribution on the axles (50% front and 50% rear) with an implement attached to the rear lift.
