Arboriculture pruning machine

for orchardsfor treestractor-mounted

Short description
Discover the COSMOS 900, a semi-mounted orchard trimmer designed to trim an entire row in a single pass. Dedicated to intensive orchard pruning, it combines a semi-mounted trailer layout with rotary cutter bars and multiple cutting modules to deliver precise, uniform cuts and high field productivity.

Usage & crop types
Designed for orchard pruning operations in large-scale fruit production. Suited to fruit growers, cooperatives, contractors and intensive orchards. Recommended for apple, pear and peach orchards and for routine maintenance as well as post-harvest interventions.

Key features

• Complete row trimming in a single pass to reduce operation time.
• Rotary cutter bar configuration for row opening and pruning of inner half-rows or flat surfaces.
• Up to five cutting modules can operate simultaneously; common configurations include four rotary cutters for row opening.
• 600 mm and 700 mm discs/blades for consistent cutting across branch diameters.
• Adjustable working width up to 5 m to match orchard layouts.
• Independent adjustment of cutter bars and modular configuration options.
• Poly-V Kevlar 10-rib belt transmission on reinforced cutter bars for reliable power transfer.
• Enhanced ground stability via dual walking-beam axle.
• Semi-mounted trailer configuration for stability and manoeuvrability behind a tractor.
• High rotation speed (~2000 rpm) for efficient and precise cutting.

Adapted supports

• Primary carrier: tractor (carrier weight and hydraulic flow are determining factors).

FAQ highlights

• Cutting diameter: ~15 cm with Ø500 saw; ~18 cm with Ø600 saw.
• Cutting length: Variable depending on installed tools; configurable on demand.
• Compatible carriers: Works with various carriers provided weight and hydraulic flow meet requirements.
• Applications: Suitable for all orchard pruning operations including formation, maintenance and post-harvest work.

Technical specifications

• Model family: COSMOS
• Model: COSMOS 900
• Configuration: semi-mounted trailer dedicated to orchard pruning
• Cutting modules: up to 5 modules; common setup with 4 rotary cutter bars
• Blade/disc sizes: 600 mm and 700 mm options
• Maximum adjustable working width: up to 5 m
• Rotation speed: approx. 2000 rpm (indicative)
• Transmission: Poly-V Kevlar 10-rib belt transmission
• Stability: dual walking-beam axle
• Compatible supports: tractor (dependent on carrier weight and hydraulic flow)
• Cutting diameter capability: ~15 cm (Ø500 saw) / ~18 cm (Ø600 saw)
• Applications: orchard pruning (apple, pear, peach), large-scale operations, routine maintenance, post-harvest interventions

Manufacturing & origin
Designed and manufactured in Pons, Charente-Maritime, France. Assembled and tested to meet professional orchard operation requirements.