Crawler mower comparison 2026: JACK Mini, Mulcher and Flail compared
How does JACK compare with AS-Motor, Spider, Barbieri, Herkules, Ferrari and Bluebird? Here you will find all technical data side by side so you can compare for yourself.
- Strongest engine in the comparison: JACK Mulcher with 27 HP
- Largest cutting height range: 10 to 150 mm (JACK Mulcher and JACK Flail)
- Demonstration and service through partners in AT, DE, CH and HU
Which JACK is right for you?
Three models, three clear application profiles. All for slope gradients up to 100% (45°), all with radio remote control up to 200 m, emergency stop and automatic shutdown on signal loss.
JACK Mini
13 HP, 65 cm cutting width, 295 kg, only 70 cm high. Hybrid drive with electric drive motors. For small areas, narrow access, PV systems with low mounting and transport on a car trailer.
To the JACK MiniJACK Mulcher
27 HP Briggs & Stratton 2-cylinder, 80 cm mulching deck, 440 kg, 80 cm high, up to 4,000 m²/h. For regularly maintained meadows, slopes, embankments and solar parks.
To the JACK MulcherJACK Flail
23 HP Briggs & Stratton 2-cylinder, 75 cm Y-blade flail unit, 530 kg, up to 4,000 m²/h. For fallow land, bush encroachment, alpine pastures, young growth and overgrown slopes.
To the JACK Flail
Technical data in direct comparison
As of September 2026. Technical data according to manufacturer specifications, price ranges according to public dealer offers incl. VAT. Equipment and prices may vary by dealer. Slopes are given in both units so they can be compared (100 % corresponds to 45°).
Entry class up to 300 kg
| Feature | JACK Mini | Ferrari RC-70HY Pro | Bluebird FM 24-70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | JACK Works, Styria | Kolde, DE | Bluebird, sold in AT via specialist dealers |
| Engine | 13 HP, 1-cylinder 4-stroke | 13 HP, 1-cylinder 4-stroke | 13 to 17 HP, 1-cylinder 4-stroke |
| Drive | Hybrid, tracks | Hybrid, tracks | Hybrid, tracks |
| Cutting system | Rotary mulcher | Rotary blade | Rotary blade |
| Cutting width | 65 cm | 70 cm | 68.5 cm |
| Cutting height | 30–100 mm | 30–120 mm | 30–120 mm |
| Max. slope | 100 % (45°) | 100 % (45°) | 58 % (30°), up to 100 % (45°) according to dealer |
| Area performance | up to 2,000 m²/h | approx. 1,930 m²/h | n/a |
| L × W × H | 118 × 118 × 70 cm | 99 × 115 × 63 cm | 115 × 99 × 64 cm |
| Weight | 295 kg | 230 kg | 285 kg |
| Radio range | 200 m | 200 m | 200 m |
| Safety | Emergency stop, shutdown on signal loss | Emergency stop, auto shutdown | Emergency stop |
| Price range (incl. VAT) | 6,000 to 8,000 EUR | 6,000 to 8,000 EUR | 6,000 to 8,000 EUR |
| Service and spare parts | JACK Works and partners in AT, DE, CH and HU, spare parts online shop | Dealers in Germany | Specialist dealers |
Exact prices and current offers for JACK are available on request at [email protected] or +43 720 22 41 62.
Professional class 75 to 123 cm
| Feature | JACK Mulcher | JACK Flail | AS 1000 Ovis EVO RC | Spider ILD02 EFI | Barbieri X-Cut 80 PRO | Herkules Lynx H24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | JACK Works, Styria | JACK Works, Styria | AS-Motor, DE | Dvořák, CZ | Barbieri, IT (Iseki/Kolde DE, specialist dealers AT) | Herkules, DE |
| Engine | B&S 2-cyl., 27 HP / 20 kW | B&S 2-cyl., 23 HP / 17 kW | B&S Vanguard V-Twin, 23 HP / 17.2 kW | Kawasaki FS730V EFI, 25.5 HP / 19 kW | B&S Vanguard V-Twin, 23 HP / 16.9 kW | Honda iGXV700 EFI, 24 HP / 16.5 kW |
| Drive | Hybrid, tracks | Hybrid, tracks | Hydrostatic, tracks | 4 wheels, 360° steering | Hybrid, tracks | Tracks |
| Cutting system | Mulching deck | Y-blade flail | Flail | Rotary mulcher | Y-blade flail | Rotary / tall grass |
| Cutting width | 80 cm | 75 cm | 100 cm | 123 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Cutting height | 10–150 mm | 10–150 mm | 40–110 mm, electric | 70–140 mm | 30–150 mm, electric | n/a |
| Max. slope | 100 % (45°) | 100 % (45°) | 143 % (55°) | 87 % (41°), with winch 173 % (60°) | 70 % (35°), across 100 % (45°) | 143 % (55°) |
| Area performance | up to 4,000 m²/h | up to 4,000 m²/h | up to 5,000 m²/h | up to 8,500 m²/h | 2,800 to 3,040 m²/h | n/a |
| L × W × H | 159 × 132 × 80 cm | 164 × 136 × 85 cm | 184 × 115 × 69 cm | 164 × 143 × 92 cm | 132 × 136 × 77 cm | 164 × 130 × 90 cm |
| Weight | 440 kg | 530 kg | 428 kg | 387 kg | 430 kg | 580 kg |
| Tank | 12 l | 12 l | n/a | 16 l | n/a | n/a |
| Radio range | 200 m | 200 m | n/a | 100 m | 300 m | 300 m |
| Safety | Emergency stop, shutdown on signal loss, chain curtain | Emergency stop, shutdown on signal loss, chain curtain | Emergency stop, automatic parking brake | Emergency stop on transmitter | Engine brake, tilt shutdown | Emergency stop |
| Price range (incl. VAT) | under 20,000 EUR | under 20,000 EUR | 40,000 to 45,000 EUR | 45,000 to 50,000 EUR | 30,000 to 40,000 EUR | 35,000 to 45,000 EUR |
| Service and spare parts | JACK Works and partners in AT, DE, CH and HU, spare parts online shop | JACK Works and partners in AT, DE, CH and HU, spare parts online shop | Specialist dealer network DACH | Dealers DE/CH | Iseki service points DE, specialist dealers AT | Specialist dealers DE/AT |
Exact prices and current offers for JACK are available on request at [email protected] or +43 720 22 41 62.
Sources: manufacturer pages of AS-Motor, Spider, Barbieri, Herkules, Kolde and Bluebird and public dealer offers (Kolde, Tec-Profi, Rumsauer, Börger, Rahmsdorf, Agrieuro), retrieved in September 2026. Where sources contradict each other, this is noted. For corrections, write to us at [email protected].
Why JACK
JACK pays off. The JACK Mulcher costs less than half of an AS 1000 Ovis EVO RC, delivers more power with 27 HP and has the same cutting width as the Barbieri X-Cut 80 PRO. The hybrid drive with electric drive motors works without a hydrostat and therefore has fewer wear parts. The stepless cutting height of 10 to 150 mm (JACK Mulcher and JACK Flail) is the largest range in the comparison. In practice, a slope gradient of up to 100% (45°) is enough for virtually every embankment, alpine pasture and PV system.
And: advice, a demonstration on your own slope, service and spare parts come from a single source, directly from us in Styria and through our partners in Germany, Switzerland and Hungary. This applies to the JACK Mini just as much as to the Mulcher and Flail.
What others do better
With a 123 cm cutting width, Spider mows the largest area per hour and has the advantage on wet, soft ground. AS-Motor and Herkules specify up to 55° slope, Barbieri and Herkules have a radio range of up to 300 m.
Which model fits which application?
Our recommendation by type of use, including the cases in which we recommend a different brand.
| Type of use | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Small areas, private slopes, narrow access, transport on a car trailer | JACK Mini |
| PV systems with low mounting | AS 1000 Ovis EVO RC (69 cm), JACK Mini (70 cm) |
| Maintained meadows, slopes, embankments, regular intervals | JACK Mulcher |
| Fallow land, bush encroachment, alpine pastures, young growth | JACK Flail, alternatively AS 1000 Ovis EVO RC or Barbieri X-Cut 80 PRO |
| Steep-slope viticulture | JACK Mini for smaller areas and narrow rows, otherwise JACK Mulcher, JACK Flail for dense growth |
| Wetlands, gentle on soil, maximum area performance | Spider ILD02 EFI |
| Extreme slopes over 45° | AS 1000 Ovis EVO RC, Herkules Lynx H24, Spider with winch |
| Emission-free and quiet (schools, city centres) | Ferrari RC-60 E50 Pro (fully electric) |
| Advice, demonstration, service and spare parts from a single source in AT, DE, CH and HU | JACK Mini, JACK Mulcher, JACK Flail |
Frequently asked questions about the crawler mower comparison
What is the best remote-controlled crawler mower in 2026?
There is no single best one, it depends on the application. For wetlands and maximum area performance, Spider is the choice, for slopes over 45° AS-Motor or Herkules. For all other embankments, meadows, alpine pastures and solar parks, JACK Mini, Mulcher and Flail offer professional-class performance at a fraction of the price, with demonstration and service through our partner network.
What distinguishes JACK from the AS 1000 Ovis EVO RC?
The Ovis EVO RC is a pure flail mower with a 100 cm cutting width, 23 HP, electric cutting height adjustment and a specified slope of 55°. JACK offers three models for different tasks: Mini (13 HP, 65 cm), Mulcher (27 HP, 80 cm mulching deck) and Flail (23 HP, 75 cm Y-blades), all for slope gradients up to 100% (45°), at a significantly lower price. We are happy to give you exact prices on request.
JACK or Spider?
Spider runs on four endlessly rotating wheels, is extremely agile and, at 387 kg, gentle on the ground. The standard is 41° slope, up to 60° with a winch. The radio range is 100 m. JACK relies on tracks with better traction on dry steep slopes, a slope gradient of 100% without a winch, 200 m radio range and a price of less than half.
Which crawler mower is suitable for solar parks?
The height is decisive. The lowest machines are the Ferrari RC-70HY Pro (63 cm), Bluebird FM 24-70 (64 cm), AS 1000 Ovis EVO RC (69 cm) and JACK Mini (70 cm), followed by the Barbieri X-Cut 80 PRO (77 cm) and JACK Mulcher (80 cm). For solar parks, Spider offers the 2SGS at 82.5 cm. For larger installations, the JACK Mulcher with a closed mulching deck against flying stones and 4,000 m²/h is the most economical choice.
How big is the price difference really?
In the professional class, the JACK Mulcher and Flail cost less than half of comparable competitor models. In the entry class, the JACK Mini, Ferrari RC-70HY Pro and Bluebird FM 24-70 are priced on a par; the difference here lies in slope gradient and local service. You will find the price ranges of all models in the tables above; exact prices for JACK are available on request.
When JACK Mini, when Mulcher, when Flail?
Mini: small areas, narrow access, PV systems with low mounting, easy transport. Mulcher: medium to large meadows, slopes and solar parks with regular maintenance, clean cutting result. Flail: overgrown vegetation, fallow land, bush encroachment, alpine pasture care, young growth up to one year woody.
Which crawler mower has the largest cutting width?
Spider ILD02 EFI (123 cm), AS 1000 Ovis EVO RC (100 cm), Herkules Lynx H24 (85 cm), JACK Mulcher and Barbieri X-Cut 80 PRO (80 cm), JACK Flail (75 cm), Ferrari RC-70HY Pro (70 cm), Bluebird FM 24-70 (68.5 cm), JACK Mini (65 cm). More cutting width means more area performance, but also more weight, more space and usually a significantly higher price.
Where can I get a demonstration and service for JACK?
JACK Works is based in Sankt Stefan im Rosental in Styria. Advice, demonstration, service and spare parts for the JACK Mini, Mulcher and Flail are available directly from us in Austria and through our partners in Germany, Switzerland and Hungary. You can also order spare parts at any time in our online shop.
How do I find out which model suits my area?
Send us photos or a short video of your area to [email protected] or request a demonstration on your own slope. We will tell you openly which JACK fits, and also if another brand is the better choice.
Still unsure which crawler mower suits you?
Send us photos or a short video of your area; we will analyse your needs free of charge and objectively recommend the right model. Whether JACK Mini, Mulcher, Flail, mowing service or a referral to another manufacturer: you will get an honest recommendation.