Mowing solar parks
with the remote-controlled crawler mower
Vegetation management in photovoltaic systems is mandatory — not optional. Shading costs yield, manual mowing costs personnel and is safety-relevant. The JACK Mulcher mows steep slope PV systems safely and much faster than by hand.
Why traditional mowing methods reach their limits in solar parks
Slope inclination and safety
Many PV open spaces are on slopes that are dangerous for riding mowers. The JACK Mulcher operates safely on slope gradients up to 100% (45°) — the operator stands up to 200 m away.
Height restriction under the modules
Riding mowers often do not fit under the module rows. The JACK Mulcher is 80 cm high; for lower mountings there is the JACK Mini at 70 cm.
Avoidance of module damage
Stone impacts or collisions can damage modules. The closed mulching deck and the compact dimensions of the JACK significantly reduce the risk compared to flail mowers with discharge.
Much faster
For systems from 5 ha, personnel costs add up significantly. One person with the JACK Mulcher can manage up to 4,000 m² per hour, much faster than manual mowing.
What makes the JACK Mulcher predestined for solar park operators
Ground clearance and maneuverability
The compact design (80 cm height) allows maintenance under module rows, between modules, and along fence lines, where riding mowers cannot reach.
Hybrid drive
27 HP Briggs & Stratton combined with electric drive enables precise maneuvers even in narrow module aisles.
Radio range 200 m
The operator remains outside the facility and controls from the outer edge — no pedestrian traffic risks in the PV facility.
Mulch deck instead of discharge
Cuttings remain as natural green fertilizer on the area. No transport, no projectile effect towards modules.
Solar park size (example)
Mowing passes per season
Machine hours / year (at max. area output)
Operator – by radio from the edge of the site
Calculation example for an 8-hectare solar park: two mowing passes per year add up to 16 ha of annual mowing – around 40 machine hours at maximum area output. Whether your own machine pays off compared to external mowing contracts depends on terrain, vegetation and your current costs – we are happy to calculate this for your site.
Frequently asked questions about solar park maintenance
Typically twice a year: once in late spring (May/June), once in mid-summer (August). In nutrient-rich or moist locations, three cuts may be reasonable.
The JACK Mulcher reliably mows across the slope up to 100% (45°), uphill and downhill up to 60% (30°). Low centre of gravity and chain drive with steel insert keep it stable even on clayey or stony ground.
Both are possible. With the mowing service, we come with machine and operator — you receive a flat-rate offer per mowing session. When purchasing, your own staff operates after a short training.
With proper operation, the risk is minimal. The mulching deck (instead of a discharge system) significantly reduces the risk of stone impact towards the modules. The compact design reduces impact risks.
Solar park maintenance at a professional level?
We come to the facility, assess the conditions on site, and create a specific mowing service offer — or advise you on the purchase.