Steep-Slope Viticulture:
Crawler Mower for Managing Row Greening
From the Wachau Riesling terraced vineyard to the southern Styrian location — modern viticulture relies on well-maintained greening. On steep slopes, where tractors and riding mowers reach their limits or are not allowed at all, JACK takes over: the Mini for smaller areas and narrow rows, the Mulcher for regular cover-crop care, the Flail for dense growth.
Why Steep-Slope Viticulture Needs Different Mowing Technology
Employee Safety
Occupational safety regulations limit the permissible slope for riding mowers. With the Jack, the operator stands up to 200 m away — eliminating the risk of accidents.
Maintain Greening
Modern viticulture relies on targeted greening mixtures. The JACK with infinitely adjustable cutting height (10–150 mm) mows as short or high as the sowing requires.
Narrow Aisles
With a width of 132 cm, the JACK Mulcher fits through all common row spacings from 1.80 m — the mulch deck has an 80 cm cutting width.
Cover Seasonal Peaks
From May to July, the greening grows explosively. 4,000 m²/h area performance with the JACK means: one hectare in 2.5 hours.
Specific Use Cases
Mowing Middle Aisles
With row widths starting from 1.80 m, the JACK drives centrally through the aisle and mows the greening in one pass. Cuttings remain as green manure — valuable for humus formation.
Cross Strips and Corners
The agility of the chain drive allows for 360° rotations on the spot. Cross strips at the upper and lower vine ends as well as corners around retaining walls and rocks are accessible with the JACK.
Full meadows on fallow land
Where vine areas are temporarily abandoned, the JACK can lay down strong growth and undergrowth — well-prepared soil for later renaturation.
Region and service: We come to you
Location Sankt Stefan im Rosental — access to the most important wine regions of Austria:
South Styria, Volcanic Region, West Styria
Burgenland (Neusiedlersee, Eisenberg)
Vienna Woods, Thermal Region
Wachau, Kamptal, Kremstal, Wagram
Frequently asked questions from steep slope viticulture
Across the slope up to 100% (45°), uphill and downhill up to 60% (30°). Mowing is done across the slope.
Yes. On terraces, the operator moves along the terrace line and works through the rows individually. Much higher area performance than with a scythe.
With a machine width of 132 cm, we work comfortably from a row spacing of 1.80 m. Narrower rows require special maneuvers or additional manual care of the stock zone.
Costs depend on hectare area, slope, row spacing, and access route. Send us a brief description — you will receive a binding offer.
Professionally maintain steep slope greening?
We know the Wachau, the southern Styrian hill country, the Eisenberg, and the thermal region from our own deployments.