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Mechanical harvesting raisin grapes … an evaluation of methods for severing fruiting canes
Publication Information
California Agriculture 27(3):10-12.
Published March 01, 1973
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Abstract
The use of pneumatic shears in conjunction with the pruning sled concept resulted in maximum cane cutter productivity, but the overall productivity with the three-man crew was less than that demonstrated for the two-man crew using only pneumatic shears. The tests demonstrated that, in terms of overall crew productivity the use of pneumatic shears was definitely advantageous. However, purchase of a pneumatic pruning machine cannot be justified if used only for cane severing.