Grapevine Leaf Removal

By Growing Produce Staff|June 1, 2009

Rinieri’s line of grapevine pruning machines and devices include a DRV leaf stripper, which helps produce a favorable climate for bunch ripening and reduce work time up to 70%. The CRV pruning machine includes high-speed rotating blades and a completely hydraulic multipurpose frame with a spring shockproof system. The high speed of the rotation allows for a perfect pruning even with heavy vegetation. The CRL double-blade pruning machine and vine pre-pruner has a scissor-like cutting system, with one or more horizontal bars.

There are two frame options. The B1 frame is included on all single-side CRV and CRL trimmers. This frame features an adjustable up/down of 24 inches, an in/out of 16 inches, and an adjustment angle movement of 20 degrees in either direction. It has mid- or front-mount capabilities. The B2 frame is similar, but has an in/out adjustment of 10 inches.

These machines are available domestically through BDI Machinery based in Macungie, PA. Check out the BDI catalog at www.bdimachinery.net.

For more information from the manufacturer, visit www.rinieri.com.