AS-Motor manufactures in Bühlertann high-grass and slope mowers, RC mowers and mulching mowers for demanding terrain – since 1959.
AS-Motor Deutschland GmbH
Bühlertann (Production, Development, AriensCo EMEAA Headquarters)New on Amplifa
About AS-Motor
AS-Motor is a manufacturer of specialised mowing technology for tall grass, steep slopes and difficult terrain, headquartered in Bühlertann, Germany. The company was founded in 1959 by Alfred Schefenacker, who developed the first Allmäher® for tall grass on steep vineyards. At the Bühlertann site, Allmäher®, mulching mowers, cylinder mowers, ride-on mowers, flail mowers, remote-controlled slope mowers and mechanical weed brushes (WeedHex) are developed and produced; in addition, AS-Motor manufactures over 90 percent of the parts of its own two-stroke engine in-house, while remaining components are sourced from regional suppliers according to the company's own specifications. Alongside petrol-powered machines, the product range includes the battery-powered AS-Motor ELECTRIC product line with FusionCore battery technology as well as the GPS/RTK steering assistant X-ACT TRACK. AS-Motor is part of the family-owned AriensCo group (5th generation, founded in 1933 in Brillion, Wisconsin) and operates the AriensCo EMEAA headquarters from Bühlertann. Customers include landscaping and garden construction companies, municipalities, road maintenance depots, vineyards and orchards, solar farms, sports facilities and utility companies.
- Site
- Bühlertann
- Processes
- High-grass mowing / Allmäher® (walk-behind mowers), Mulching, Mowing steep slopes (up to 55–56° inclination, 4WD/RC), Remote-controlled mowing (RC), Battery-powered mowing (AS-Motor ELECTRIC, FusionCore), Mechanical weed removal (WeedHex, chemical-free), Flail mowing, Cylinder mowing
- Materials
- Steel (over 99 % recyclable), Metal parts (over 99 % recyclable), Plastic (usage-minimised), Steel, Metal parts, Plastic
- Certificates
- ISO standards (suppliers), DPLF, ANSI
- Founded
- 1959
- Industries
- Landscaping and garden construction, Municipal maintenance, Road maintenance, Viticulture, Orchard meadows/fruit growing, Solar farms
- 01
Development
- 02
Engine parts manufacturing (>90 % in-house production two-stroke engine)
- 03
Procurement of regional components
- 04
Assembly in Bühlertann
- 05
Distribution via European dealer network
- 06
Service and spare parts (AriensCo RapidCare)
Materials and Processes
Steel
Over 99 % recyclable steel for robust frames and housings of the mowing machines.
Metal parts
Metal components with over 99 % recyclability for durable machine construction.
Plastic
Usage-minimised plastic to reduce material and fuel consumption.
Sites
Bühlertann
DEProduction, Development, AriensCo EMEAA Headquarters
- Materials
- Steel, Metal, Plastic
- Allmäher® high-grass mowers (2-stroke/4-stroke)
- Battery-powered Allmäher (ELECTRIC, FusionCore)
- Mulching mowers
- Cylinder mowers
- Ride-on mowers
- Remote-controlled tracked rotary mower AS 990 Tahr RC
- Sherpa RC slope mower
- Yak flail mower
- AS 1000 OVIS EVO RC
- WeedHex weed brush
- In-house manufactured two-stroke engine
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-grass mowing / Allmäher® (walk-behind mowers)Other (Landscape maintenance) | – | – | – | – | – |
| MulchingOther (Landscape maintenance) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mowing steep slopes (up to 55–56° inclination, 4WD/RC)Other (Landscape maintenance) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Remote-controlled mowing (RC)Other (Landscape maintenance) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Battery-powered mowing (AS-Motor ELECTRIC, FusionCore)Other (Landscape maintenance) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical weed removal (WeedHex, chemical-free)Other (Landscape maintenance) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flail mowingOther (Landscape maintenance) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cylinder mowingOther (Landscape maintenance) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ride-on mowing / Ride-on Allmäher (grass heights up to 1.50 m)Other (Landscape maintenance) | – | Grass height up to 1.50 m | – | – | – |
| GPS/RTK steering assistant X-ACT TRACK (automated mowing)Engineering | centimetre-accurate | – | – | – | – |
13 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allmäher® high-grass mowers (2-stroke/4-stroke) | AS-Motor AS 21 4T B&S / AS 21 4T Comfort / AS 21 2T ES / AS 26 2T ES | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Allmäher® high-grass mowers (2-stroke/4-stroke) | AS-Motor AS 62 4T B&S / AS 63 2T ES / AS 63 4T B&S / AS 65 4T B&S / AS 65 2T ES / AS 73 | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Battery-powered Allmäher | AS-Motor AS 21 EAllmäher / AS 62 EAllmäher / AS 63 EAllmäher | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Mulching mowers | AS-Motor AS 531 EProCut B / AS 531 4T MK / AS 531 4T MK B / AS 531 2T ES MK B / AS 53 2T | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Cylinder mowers | AS-Motor AS 701 SM / AS 901 SM | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Ride-on mowers | AS-Motor AS 799 Rider / AS 800 FreeRider / AS 900 Enduro / AS 915 Sherpa 2WD / AS 920 | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Battery-powered ride-on mowers | AS-Motor AS 920 E-Sherpa 2WD | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Remote-controlled tracked rotary mower | AS-Motor AS 990 Tahr RC | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Remote-controlled slope mower | AS-Motor Sherpa RC | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Flail mowers | AS-Motor Yak | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Motorised cultivators / RC slope mower | AS-Motor AS 1000 OVIS EVO RC | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Weed brush / WeedHex (mechanical weed removal) | AS-Motor WeedHex | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
| Two-stroke engine (in-house production, >90 % of parts) | AS-Motor | – | – | – | Bühlertann |
Additional services
Quality
AS-Motor manufactures in Bühlertann according to its own high quality requirements; purchased components from regional suppliers must meet strict ISO, DPLF and ANSI standards. The machines are designed for repairability, with spare parts kept available for over 30 years.
| Evidence | Bühlertann |
|---|---|
| ISO standards (suppliers) | |
| DPLF | |
| ANSI |
History
- 1933
Founding of the sister brand Ariens in Brillion, Wisconsin (AriensCo, today family-owned in its 5th generation).
- 1959
Alfred Schefenacker develops the first Allmäher® for tall grass on steep vineyards and founds AS-Motor in Bühlertann.
- 2026
The chain-driven, remote-controlled AS 990 Tahr RC enters series production; announcement of STIHL-AP battery compatibility from season 2027.