Olivier Blanc, driver and member of the wine-growing machinery syndicate (CUMA) in Côtes du Luberon, prunes 120 hectares with a Pellenc Multifunction pre-pruning machine.

“We’ve been using the Pellenc pre-pruning machine on the carrier for four years now, and there’s no comparison! We took another big step this year when I tried out the new Visio pruning machine. Since our CUMA is a mixed farming syndicates, the time-saving aspect is very important. The Visio pruning machine fits right in with our organizational priorities. As in other CUMA syndicates, no two parts of a vineyard are the same. Visio makes the work so much easier.”

Thierry Reuil, agricultural contractor in Pépieux, prunes 350 hectares with a Pellenc Multifunction pre-pruning machine.

“With Visio I can guarantee customers the attention to detail they need! It leaves behind the minimum amount of wood and takes better care of the stakes. Also there’s less demand on the machine, so it’s a winner all round. The minor details make all the difference: you can finish off a parcel of land at the end of the day. Without Visio, it’s impossible to work once the sun goes down, and far too often I had to go back over the same areas to finish off half a hectare.”

Philippe Biard, vine grower contractor on 68 hectares in the Limoux region, prunes 1,000 hectares with three Pellenc Multifunction pre-pruning machines.

“Pruning is one of the most time-intensive activities in my company and takes up five months in the year, so you quickly realize that the Visio pruning machine pays for itself. For my drivers, Visio means more than just comfort on the job; up until now they couldn’t let their concentration slip for a second, but with the Visio pruning machine they can afford to be much more relaxed. As a rule, quality of work suffers when a job is done quickly, but nothing is neglected with Visio.”