Rapid UNIVERSO
Rapid UNIVERSO – the elegant one
The engineering featured in the Rapid Universo is unique. A hydraulic pump drives the machine via two independent wheel engines. The patented IDC valve (Iten Drive Control) enables a proportional control to be achieved irrespective of the speed. This IDC valve also prevents the oil from cavitating. This is hugely important when working on steep gradients as the given equipment combination remains under absolute control in all situations.
The “Rapid Wendematic®” technology enables the user to turn the handlebar around without any tools and without having to reverse the operation control for the direction of travel (with regards to the direction of rotation). Moreover, the speed of forward and reverse travel always remains the same, irrespective of the handlebar position.
Technical data
- motor and output: B&S Vanguard (petrol engine), 13 HP / 9.5 KW, 1 cylinder, Hatz (diesel), 10.5 HP / 7.7 KW, 1 cylinder
- gradient suitability: 100% 13 HP engine, 80% 10.5 HP engine
- drive: hydrostatic, continuous
- speed: 0-8 km/h forwards / 0-4 km/h backwards
- power take-off shaft: 2 speeds, 690 / 1000 rpm, direction of rotation (looking towards power take-off shaft supports) clockwise
- power take-off shaft clutch: hydraulically operated single-disc dry clutch with single-hand operation
- handlebar: tool-free height and side adjustment, 230° pivot range, with integrated Wendematic® technology
- steering: 2 drives hydraulically controlled via steering levers
- weight: 189 kg incl. tyres AS 5.00-10 (with petrol engine) 216 kg incl. tyres AS 5.00-10 (with diesel engine)
- options: electric starter, lighting, work headlight, counterweight, operating hours meter, thermal protection switch, winter panelling
- tyres: field studs (5.00-10, 6.00-12 and 23x8.50-12), Terra (21x11.00-8), lawn profile (23x8.50-12 and 20x8.00-10), double tyre format, grid wheels
Available add-on equipment
Multi-purpose sweeping machine
Sand, chippings and salt spreader
Consult our list of distributors to locate your Rapid distributor in Switzerland. For customers based abroad, our sales partner located in your vicinity can be found on the overview of distributors.



