The AGG-MATE Bunch Thinner is an extremely cost effective, time and
labour saving, selective wine grape bunch removal system. The
AGG-MATE Bunch Thinner's ability to remove fruit from selected areas
of the canopy enables the thinning process without the threat of
environmental issues. With the double radial head system there is
now minimal soil compaction as the operator only needs to enter
every second row.
The AGG-MATE Bunch Thinner attaches to the tractors three-point
linkage system and is operated using the tractors hydraulics.
The AGG-MATE Bunch Thinner's features / benefits include:
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Excellent control of removal zone - can do one side only if
desired
- Less chance of over thinning
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Allows for lighter pruning with smaller berry development
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Best done just before berry softening allowing maximum development
of remaining fruit
- Easy to visibly monitor fruit removal
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Vine crop distribution can be balanced by thinning on opposite
sides of top and bottom cordon
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Mostly whole bunch removal with minimal leaf removal or damage to
remaining fruit
- Requires little power input
- Can be rear, front or trailer mounted
- Speed comparable to harvester removal
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Fingers can be removed for intermittent removal.
  
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