Transportation

INDEX

AX-1 Transport Solutions

• Trailer
  

• Tractor mounted AX-1 carrier

Use

• Water tank

• Load, Secure, Unload the AX-1

AX-1 Transport Solutions

To make it easy to move the AX-1 robot between fields, we have developed two robust and user-friendly transport options: AX-1 Trailer and Tractor Mounted AX-1 Carrier.
Both are built with the same equipment, the same functionality, and with one clear goal: to provide a safe, practical, and efficient way of transporting and supporting the AX-1 in daily operation.

The difference is simply in how you connect it:

• AX-1 Trailer: a road trailer that can be towed by a car.
• Tractor Mounted AX-1 Carrier: a platform with a three-point hitch for easy mounting to tractors.

Trailer

Key Features & Benefits

Tow with any car: The AX-1 Trailer is road-ready and can be easily towed by standard vehicles, giving you flexibility to transport the robot between fields.
Easy loading and unloading: A tipping platform with double-acting cylinder makes it simple and safe to drive the AX-1 on and off.
Extended field operations: The integrated 105-liter water tank lets you refill the AX-1 on site, ensuring longer runtime where water isn’t readily available.
Built-in pump and hose: The centrifugal pump, powered by the AX-1 Honda generator, provides fast and convenient water refilling.
Secure equipment storage: Two lockable boxes keep spare parts, protective gear, fuel, and the pump safely stored and easily accessible.
Easy to clean and maintain: The bed is made of expanded metal mesh, simplifying cleaning, reducing weight and increasing tire grip of the robot

Tractor mounted AX-1 carrier

Key Features & Benefits

Direct transport with your tractor: The carrier is designed to let you transport the AX-1 quickly and efficiently as you move from one field to the next with a tractor that is equipped with a category 2, 3-point hitch interface.
Lift and lower with the tractor’s three-point hitch: Simple and reliable handling using the tractor’s own hydraulics.
Extended field operations: The integrated 105-liter water tank lets you refill the AX-1 on site, ensuring longer runtime where water isn’t readily available.
Built-in pump and hose: The centrifugal pump, powered by the AX-1 Honda generator, provides fast and convenient water refilling.
Secure equipment storage: Two lockable boxes keep spare parts, protective gear, fuel, and the pump safely stored and easily accessible.
Easy to clean and maintain: The bed is made of expanded metal mesh, reducing weight, simplifying cleaning, and increasing tire grip of the robot.

Use

Water tank

1. Drive the AX-1 close to the trailer and make sure the power generator is running. You will find the filling equipment in the right box.
   
   

2. Take out the water hose from the box. Remove the end cap from the hose by turning it counterclockwise.
   
   
   
   

3. Connect the power cable to the generator as shown in the picture below.
   
   
   
   
   

4. You can now fill the tanks of the AX-1.
   
   

5. The pump will immediately start pumping water when powered.

Load, Secure, Unload the AX-1

The trailer must be connected to the towbar of a car before loading AX-1 on the trailer.

1. Turn on AX-1
2. Release the two latches at the back end and rotate the tailgate down to the ground.
   
   
   
3. Release the two cargo latches at the front of the trailer to prepare for tilting the platform.
   
   
   
4. Set the nob in forward position
   
   
5. Pump the cylinder using the lever to start tilting the platform. Pump until the tailgate aligns with the platform. If the tailgate gets stuck, stop pumping, adjust the tailgate then continue.
   
   
6. Access the control menu for the robot in Kilter Remote
7. Switch the cylinder nob to return position.
   
   
8. Carefully drive the robot up on the platform all the way up.
   

   Warning: Do not power off AX-1 when it is in tilted position on the platform. Power failure or shut down will cause the machine to roll freely, causing a dangerous situation.

9. While the machine stands uphill at the top of the platform, pump the cylinder back in using the lever. The platform is now returning to horizontal position.
10. Secure the trailer by fastening on the two laches at the front. Rotate the tailgate up and hook on the latches at the back.
11. Turn off AX-1
    
    
12. Put the nob in Stop position before transportation.
    
    

Securing AX-1 for transportation

The two front wheels must be secured with straps so that the strapping forces pull each wheel straight down onto the loading bed, as vertically as possible. A strap that pulls the wheel sideways or outward applies horizontal force on the wheel and frame and can lead to damaging or break the AX-1.

Note: This requirement applies to all trailer types, Kilter trailer or third-party trailer and to all strap types.

 Good strapping:

Bad strapping:

The rear wheel needs to be secured with a ratchet strap to prevent forward tilting of the AX-1 during transport. The ratchet strap shall not be overly tightened as this can result in stress on the frame that potentially results in bending of the frame. To secure the back wheel attach a strap carefully around the frame close to the rear wheel, ensuring it is snug but not overly tightened.
See picture below.

 How to unload AX-1 from trailer:

1. Turn on AX-1.
2. Release all the ratchet straps that secures AX-1.
3. Release the two latches at the back end and rotate the tailgate down to the ground.
   
          
   
   
4. Release the two cargo latches at the front of the trailer to prepare for tilting the platform.
   
   
   
5. Set the nob in forward position
   
   
6. Access AX-1 in Kilter Remote and make sure it responds to driving commands.
7. While you have access to the driving controls in Kilter Remote, pump the cylinder using the lever to start tilting the platform.
   

   
   Caution: A safety distance must be kept during this action. Do not stand behind or by the side of the trailer

   Caution: Pay attention to the tailgate, it might need help to slide while the platform is tilting. If so, stop pumping, adjust the tailgate, then continue the tilt operation.

   Warning: Do not turn off AX-1 during the tilt operation! Power failure or shut down will cause the machine to roll freely, causing a dangerous situation.

8. Carefully back down the robot from the platform using the controllers in Kilter Remote.
   
   Caution: Drive slowly, especially right before the rear wheel hits the ground.
   
   
9. When the robot is safe on the ground, switch the cylinder nob to return position and pump the cylinder back in. The platform is now returning to horizontal position.
   
   
10. Secure the trailer by fastening on the two latches at the front and the two by the tailgate.
    
    
    
11. Put the nob in Stop position before transportation.