mechanical pruning, machine pruning

METHOD OF PRUNING USING MACHINERY EQUIPPED WITH A CUTTING BAR CONSISTING OF 4–5 DISCS WHICH ROTATE AT A SPEED OF 2,000–3,500 RPM AND ARE POWERED BY HYDRAULIC MOTOR. THE BAR CAN CUT THE SHOOTS AND BRANCHES IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL POSITION OR AT AN ANGLE AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF THE CANOPY.