MERI vs AS-Motor AS 1000 Ovis RC: Which 1-Metre Flail Mower Fits the Job?
These are genuinely comparable 1-metre tracked flail mowers, but they serve different buying models. MERI emphasizes a 48 V electric track-drive architecture, long remote reach and factory configuration choices; AS-Motor offers a mature hydrostatic platform through its regional dealer network.
Product image: manufacturer / official regional pageDetailed specification comparison
| Decision point | MERI ME1000-48 Pro | AS-Motor AS 1000 Ovis RC |
|---|---|---|
| Machine concept | Tracked remote flail mower with configurable factory specification | Tracked remote flail mower |
| Engine / power | Loncin 764 cc V-twin gasoline, 28 HP Pro reference | Vanguard V-twin 627 cc; 21.1 HP rated / 23 HP maximum |
| Track drive | 48 V electric drive, 2 × 1,000 W | Hydrostatic tracked drive |
| Cutting width | 1,000 mm / 39.4 in | 1,000 mm / 39.4 in |
| Cutting height | 30–300 mm / 1.2–11.8 in | 40–110 mm / 1.6–4.3 in |
| Cutting tools | 40 heavy-duty hammer/flail blades in the Pro reference | Flail cutting system; confirm current knife specification by market |
| Travel speed | 0–5 km/h / 0–3.1 mph | 0–5 km/h / 0–3.1 mph |
| Machine weight | About 424 kg / 935 lb net reference | About 419 kg / 924 lb |
| Slope reference | Up to 45° in suitable conditions; site assessment required | Manufacturer states up to 55°; conditions and travel direction still matter |
| Remote distance | Up to 1,000 m / 3,281 ft with R1 industrial remote reference | Confirm the current regional specification |
| Price | Quote required; configuration and destination specific | £30,780 incl. VAT / £25,650 excl. VAT Public UK dealer price; checked 2 September 2026. Configuration and freight may differ. |
What the specifications mean in real work
Traction architecture
Hydrostatic drive is familiar to many established equipment dealers. MERI separates engine cutting power from 48 V electric track drive, which changes diagnostics, spares and service training.
Vegetation and finish
Both are rough-grass flail machines. MERI’s much wider published height range supports taller clearance choices; the AS-Motor range is more tightly focused around conventional mowing heights.
Transport planning
At roughly 420 kg before job-specific extras, both need similar trailer and loading planning. Confirm operating weight, not only catalogue net weight.
Support model
AS-Motor can be attractive where a strong local dealer already supports the brand. MERI is better evaluated as a factory-direct or distributor-supported program with configurable supply.
One verified MERI configuration view
The MERI Pro power reference
The photographed MERI configuration shows the Loncin 764 cc V-twin engine used for the 28 HP Pro reference. Final engine, controller and blade specification must appear on the quotation.
This MERI image comes from MERI’s existing media library. The competitor image above was sourced from the cited manufacturer or official regional product page, converted to WebP and hosted locally for stable loading.
Which machine belongs on your shortlist?
Choose MERI ME1000-48 Pro when…
- You need a broad 30–300 mm cutting-height range for mixed rough vegetation.
- A long-range industrial controller or factory configuration choices are important.
- You are building a distributor program and want direct parts and OEM discussion.
Choose AS-Motor AS 1000 Ovis RC when…
- An established AS-Motor dealer can provide local commissioning and service.
- The official 55° platform claim aligns with a properly assessed steep-site requirement.
- The 40–110 mm cutting range matches the intended maintenance standard.
Buyer checks before ordering
Configuration sheet
Confirm the engine, cutting head, controller, overall dimensions, working weight, included accessories and shipment packing on a dated quotation.
Slope and vegetation
Do not compare maximum slope numbers alone. Direction of travel, soil, moisture, hidden obstacles, plant density and the cutting attachment all affect safe work.
Parts and service
Ask who supplies filters, flails, belts, tracks and electrical parts; who performs diagnostics; and what the warranty excludes.
Landed cost
Compare a working package: machine, attachment, freight, duties, dealer preparation, training, initial spare parts and likely downtime.
Slope evidence
Ask both suppliers how their slope figure was measured, with which attachment, in which direction and on what surface.
Frequently asked questions
Are these machines in the same class?
Yes. Their cutting width, tracked format, flail purpose and published weight are close enough for a useful direct comparison.
Does a higher slope number automatically make one safer?
No. A maximum figure cannot replace site assessment, operator training or the supplier’s operating limits. Ask for the exact test conditions.
Which machine has the taller cutting-height range?
The MERI Pro reference publishes 30–300 mm, while AS-Motor publishes 40–110 mm. Choose according to the required finish and vegetation, not the largest number alone.
Related comparison and support pages
Compare the right configuration for your project
Send your terrain, maximum measured slope, vegetation, access width, country and expected annual hours. MERI can recommend a closer configuration and prepare a destination-specific quotation.