Vineyard topping machine

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The Terral 2 Vision half-row trimmer is a vineyard pruning and leaf-cutting machine designed to remove green (non-lignified) vine wood during the vegetative cycle to keep the fruiting zone clear and reduce disease risk.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW:

• Function: Removes lateral and top vine growth (lopping) to maintain the development zone of grape clusters and eliminate weak or disease-prone shoots.
• Use: Operates during the vegetative period (approx. April–August) on green shoots; branch length does not affect cutting performance.
• How it works: Combination of travel speed, section profile and the clearance angle of cutting panels ensures a clean cut. Angle and spacing adjustments adapt to different vine training systems.
• Feed rate: Recommended 5–10 km/h depending on shoot stiffness and inter-row ground evenness.
• Regional names:
  • “Écimeuse” / “pruning machine” (southeast France)
  • “Rogneuse” / “leaf cutter” (southwest & northeast France)
  • “Faucilleuse” / “scythe machine” (Charentes, Loire)
  • Other regional terms: “écourteuse”, “estrapeuse”

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONS:

• Versions: Classic chassis (Narrow / Standard / Wide) or Reversing chassis (Narrow / Standard / Wide).
• Cutter bar lengths: Side cutter bar: 1.60 m or 1.90 m; Top cutter bar: 1.05 m.
• Adjustments & options: Hydraulic gauge adjustment (simultaneous or independent); hydraulic height adjustment of top panels (independent); rear chassis on 3-point hitch (CAT1 or CAT2); 2-wheel cart; 4-wheel bogie; protective grille; manual distributor for tractors without cab; electrohydraulic joystick control; electric cooler with thermal probe.

STANDARD FEATURES:

• Vision compact double-girder moulded steel chassis for full frontal visibility.
• Hydraulic machine height adjustment and mechanical side-gap adjustment.
• Heavy-duty hydraulic motors and cam with bearing guide.
• Manual screw adjustment of side cutter bar angle; manual plate adjustment of upper cutter bar (foldable for road use/storage).
• Independent manual height adjustment of upper cutter bars; mounting bracket for front tractor fitting; storage stands.

SAFETY & MAINTENANCE:

• Spring-loaded safety device on side cutter bars; gravity safety on upper bars (can be locked with screw).
• 6° cutting angle oriented toward the vegetation for a clean cut; reinforced steel sections for vineyard conditions.
• Accessible adjustment points and robust hydraulic components to simplify maintenance in field conditions.

MOUNTING & COMPATIBILITY:

• Front tractor mounting to allow combination with a rear tool, or rear 3-point hitch mounting (CAT1 / CAT2); possible mounting on a bogie/cart.
• Control options for tractors without cab via manual distributor; electrohydraulic control available for joystick operation.