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Rapid UNIVERSO
master of the four seasons in horticultural
and agricultural applications
Winter services
Mowing/forage harvesting
Mulching
Tilling
Green/paved area maintenance
Spraying/spreading
Transport

Rapid UNIVERSO – staightforward, robust
and efficient technology for horticultural
and agricultural applications
The Rapid Universo combines power with ease of use. Thanks to the
Rapid Wendematic ® , the handlebar can be swivelled 230° without any
need for tools. All the operating elements adapt their function to the
handlebar position. This makes the Rapid Universo user-friendly and
flexible. It can be used to carry out all kinds of daily tasks professionally
and efficiently.
Technical specifications
Engine Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Hatz
Type 4-stroke OHV petrol engine, air-cooled 4-stroke diesel engine, air-cooled
Cubic capacity 391 cm 3 462 cm 3
Cylinders 1 1
Max. power 13 HP / 9.5 kW 10.5 HP / 7.7 kW
Starter
Manual recoil starter, petrol engine optionally available with electric starter
Weight 189 kg (incl. AS 5.00-10 tyres) 216 kg (incl. AS 5.00-10 tyres)
Ability to handle
slopes
Up to 100% Up to 80%
Travel drive
Hydrostatic, continuous speed adjustment forwards and in reverse
Speed
Forwards: 0 – 7 km/h, reverse: 0 – 4 km/h
Power take-off 700 and 1000 rpm
Clutch
Hydraulically actuated single-plate dry clutch with one-hand operation
Steering
Active hydraulic hand lever steering (gradual action)
Free wheel change Yes, cannot be towed
Connection flange Tool-free quick change system Ø 78/80
Handlebar
Can be swivelled without tools (230°), can be locked in 6 positions,
height-adjustable without tools (11 positions), cushioned against vibrations,
with Wendematic ®
Immobilisation brake Mechanical, acts on both wheels
The keys to success
• Hydrostatic travel drive for continuously
variable forward and reverse travel
without any need for clutch operation
and gear shifting
• Active hand lever steering for easy and
precise steering, even when working on
difficult terrain and with heavy implements
• Handlebar can be swivelled and rotated
without tools. Thanks to the Rapid
Wendematic ® the rotary grip and steering
are always operated in the same way
• Tool-free handlebar height adjustment
• Two power take-off speeds so that the
optimum rotational speed can be
ensured for any attachment
• Free wheel change function for
manoeuvring without engine power
• Wide variety of attachments
Zaira Lea Hösli, trainee gardener,
gardener training centre, Pfäffikon
"Because of its user-friendliness, the
Rapid Universo is very popular at our training
centre." Principal Erich Affentranger
takes up the baton: "The Rapid Universo
is a multifunctional machine, which
makes it very cost-effective to use."

Power take-off control
For activating the power take-off and
selecting the desired rotational speed.
Handlebar height adjustment
Handlebar height can be adjusted
precisely in accordance with the
operator's needs without any
need for tools.
Immobilisation brake
The immobilisation brake acts
mechanically on both wheels,
thereby ensuring complete safety
and peace of mind.
Accelerator lever
For setting the engine speed.
Rotary grip
Continuously variable forward
or reverse travel without
any need for clutch
operation and gear shifting.
Swivel and laterally adjust the handlebar
Using the hand lever, you can swivel the
handlebar by 230° and lock it in six positions.
Thanks to the Rapid Wendematic ® , the
operating elements continue to work in
exactly the same way.
Hydraulic free wheel change
Allows you to manoeuvre the
machine without starting up
the motor.
Quick change system
Allows you to change the
various attachments in a
flash and without any
need for tools.
Tyre types and associated total widths
AS 5.00-10
740/920 mm
AS 6.00-12
760/920 mm
BR 23x8.50-12
865/925 mm
BR 21x11.00-8
1028 mm
RB 23x8.50-12
865/925 mm
RB 20x8.00-10
820 mm
1070/1250 mm 1182/1362 mm 1270 mm 1590 mm 1712 mm 1368 mm 1348 mm 1668 mm

Jack ring
For safe lifting and fastening.
Dead man handle
If, for any reason, the operator lets go
of the dead man handle, the engine
switches off immediately in the interest
of safety.
Storage area
The handy tool compartment is big
enough to hold everything you need for
daily maintenance.
Hand lever steering
As soon as you operate the hand lever,
active steering is enabled. The drive
wheels then rotate at different speeds so
that precise manoeuvres can be carried
out with ease. This saves wearing out the
operator and is also good for the ground.
Engine
There is a choice of easy-start powerful
petrol and diesel engines that
represent the state of the art in terms
of performance and emissions.
Additional weights
Optional additional weights for improved
traction or to counterbalance heavy attachments.
The weights are easy to mount or
remove by hand.
Tyres
Flexible range of tyres and combination
options tailored to your needs for
optimum traction according to the
specific application.
Swivel handlebar
The low-vibration swivel handlebar
allows the operator to walk behind
or in front of the machine combination,
depending on the nature of the
application.

Ingenious thinking: One walk-behind tractor
that can be used in all kinds of ways
Rapid Universo with sweeper providing winter
services
Rapid Universo with snow thrower providing
winter services
Rapid Universo with Flail Mower performing
mulching
Rapid Universo with cutter bars mowing the grass
Universal walk-behind
tractors can be used for
multiple purposes. This
makes them cheaper to buy and run
than if you had lots of separate singlepurpose
machines. It also means that
less storage space is required. Because
the operator can use the same basic
machine throughout all the seasons,
they get to know it inside out, which
results in higher levels of safety and
efficiency.
Rapid Universo with rotary harrow and drilling
container
Rapid Universo with rotary tiller helping to grow
vegetables

Rapid UNIVERSO
Attachments
WALK-BEHIND TRACTOR MODEL
UNIVERSO
Attachment name
Features
Snowplough 100, 125, 150 cm Sprung, can be laterally adjusted from the handlebar •
Combi-Snowplough 125 cm Can be used as a wedge-shaped or V-shaped plough •
Snow thrower 87, 105 cm Ejection chamber and gate adjustable from the handlebar •
Middle cut sickle bar 130, 145, 160, 190, 220 cm Finger spacing 2"/50.8 mm, with outer shoe •
Middle cut sickle bar 130, 145, 160, 190, 220, 250 cm Finger spacing 2"/50.8 mm, with side cutters •
Normal cut sickle bar 130, 145, 160, 190, 220 cm Finger spacing 3"/76,2 mm, with outer shoe •
Normal cut sickle bar 130, 145, 160, 190, 220, 250 cm Finger spacing 3"/76,2 mm, with side cutters •
Diamant cut sickle bar 174, 197, 220 cm Finger spacing 58 mm, with outer shoe •
Diamant cut sickle bar 174, 197, 220, 244 cm Finger spacing 58 mm, with side cutters •
Landscaping cutter bar 122, 142, 162 cm No fingers, no clogging, sprung/adjust. hold-down device •
Dual cutter bars 132, 146, 181, 204 cm Bidux system, blade spacing 70/70 mm, does not clog up •
Broad gauge mower 160 cm Bidux dual cutter bar system, does not clog up •
Flail Mower 90, 110 cm Cutter height 20–100 mm, Y blades •
Rotary tiller 90 cm Rotary tilling direction can be adjusted •
Stone burier 90 cm Lateral drive, tilling depth 14 cm •
Uni-Rotary Harrow 100 cm Adjustable working depth •
Drilling container 44 l For mounting on the 100 cm Uni-Rotary Harrow •
Mulch sickle mower 105 cm Cutter height 40-70 cm, incl. mulching device •
Combi-Sweeper 110 cm Universal brush Ø 42 cm •
Dirt container 110 l For Combi-Sweeper 110 cm •
Side brush Brush Ø 52 cm, for Combi-Sweeper •
Open sweeper 130 cm Universal brush Ø 42 cm •
Leaf vacuum turbine With swivel wheels, continuous height adjustment •
Ancillary vacuum 75 cm Accessory for leaf vacuum turbine •
Blower device Accessory for leaf vacuum turbine •
Vacuum hose 7.5 m Accessory for leaf vacuum turbine •
Sand cleaning appliance Dirt collected in removable container •
Shredder R 300 Roller with 2 blades, wood up to max. Ø 8 cm •
Combi-spreader For sand, salt, grit, etc. •
Mini Cargo Transport trough can be tipped forwards •
Winter services
Mowing/harvesting Mulching Tilling area maintenance
Spraying/spreading
Transport
Your Rapid specialist:
Rapid Technic AG
Industriestrasse 7
CH-8956 Killwangen, Switzerland
T +41 44 743 11 11
www.rapid.ch
Subject to change without
prior notice
RP201’002-2_02/13
Certified management system
ISO 9001