There are many invisible helpers in the PistenBully:
Assistance systems for optimum slope grooming
Laupheim, 10/10/2024. Assistance systems have become an integral part of our vehicles. Their benefits are particularly noticeable in the demanding terrain of slope preparation. In the PistenBully, numerous of these helpers make work more comfortable. The use of these assistance systems results in more precise operation and an improved, carefree driving experience - for support that nobody should have to do without.
Safety, efficiency and user-friendliness
SlopeTracer and AutoTracer increase vehicle control and stability, reducing the risk of accidents. By monitoring the surroundings in real time, SNOWsat provides GPS-controlled information about the current snow depth around the vehicle and also warns of potential dangers. The winch assistants - AutoWinch and ActiveWinch - also make work on steep terrain more efficient and, above all, safer. These systems also help to increase efficiency by reducing fuel consumption and improving the quality of the prepared slopes.
Optimal contour matching with the SlopeTracer
There's no terrain more varied than a ski slope – sometimes hilly, sometimes flat, but always uneven. PistenBully’s SlopeTracer is an assistance system that guarantees perfect contour matching of the tiller. It carefully follows the terrain, automatically correcting for irregularities – completely attuned to the driver’s wishes. This ensures perfect slope quality in any terrain.
Made possible by the angle of inclination
The aims of the developers at Kässbohrer were very clear: the tiller should sit perfectly on the surface under all chassis and terrain conditions – simultaneously delivering consistent tiller depth. A sensitive angle and acceleration sensor at the front of the PistenBully registers the vehicle position and uses this to calculate a surface model. This provides the input used to regulate tiller depth. The steering follows the surface precisely under the driver’s control.
Simple operation via iTerminal
The driver can choose between the two SlopeTracer assistance modes on the main iTerminal page:
Contour Matching
After selecting the contour matching mode, a slider appears on the screen, which can be used to work in a range from – 10 to + 10. This makes the settings more effective for the driver and, thus, simpler:
reference value 0 represents optimal, absolutely consistent contour matching of the tiller. Increasing the value towards +10 also raises the correction value, enhancing the contours: depressions and crests are more pronounced.
Reducing the value into the negative range also reduces the correction value. The slope geometry is calmed, depressions are filled in and crests slightly levelled.
Parallel mode
Many drivers still love the simple operation of the tiller on the PistenBully 400. It is possible to simulate the behavior of the PistenBully 400 parallel equipment rear hitch on the new PistenBully 600 by selecting parallel mode. This makes the tiller on the PistenBully 600 and 800 behave in a comparable way to the tried-and-tested PistenBully 400. Major advantage: the combined equipment rear hitch facilitates huge movement radii – paired with the tried-and-tested behavior of the PistenBully 400.
The SlopeTracer ensures perfect contour matching of the tiller.
