In 2021 Eclipse Enterprises introduced the latest range of cordless electric pruning tools from CAMPAGNOLA srl of Italy.
These are a range of electric pruners with plug-in lithium-ion batteries eliminating the need for a battery in a backpack.
This range gives the user fantastic versatility and power, all at a realistic price. You also get the choice of picking a tool to best suit your application.
Now offering greater range
The range of products is now expanding with telescopic extension poles for the pruners, chain pruners on telescopic extension poles and tying tools.
For vineyards
For the vineyard sector we have the Stark M with a 32mm cutting capacity. The tool also has the option of ‘fixing’ the blade opening at 70% for approximately 23mm cuts which saves battery power.
This tool is well balanced and weighs only 910gm with the battery, giving it excellent power to weight ratio.
Battery voltage is 14.4v and 2.5ah and each battery will give you two to three hours of working autonomy.
This tool is available with two batteries, or an optional third battery. It comes in a neat carry case with tools, a 3-battery charger and tool pouch.
For orchards
For the orchard and for larger, heavier cuts there is the Stark L which has a 37mm cutting capacity and also the feature of ‘fixing’ the opening to 70% for a 26mm cutting capacity.
With the battery it weighs only 1.2kg. In this case the batteries are 21.6V and 2.5ah and each battery will give you three to four hours of autonomy.
Once again, this tool comes with two batteries but has the option to be purchased with three.
In the carry case are the adjustment tools, the 3-battery charger and tool pouch.
Carbon fibre telescopic extension poles
Both the STARK L and M can easily be fitted onto one of our carbon fibre telescopic extension poles which gives you the ability to prune into the tree canopy without having to climb ladders.
Other tools
T-Fox chainsaw
Other tools in this range include the T-Fox Chainsaw with a 24V and 4ah battery, and a handy cutting capacity of 10cm.
For cleaner cuts—as is required in the orchard—it is fitted with a quarter-inch chain.
It has many safety features including an anti-slip handle with guard, anti-kickback protection, and automatic chain lubricator. This tool comes with three batteries.
T-Rex telescopic pole saw
The T-Rex telescopic pole saw of 1.6–2.4m, comes with one 21.6V 5Ah lithium ion battery although we offer a second battery if required. It has an 8-inch bar with quarter-inch chain and weighs only 3.55kg.
NEXI tying tool
The NEXI tying tool is excellent for vineyard and small tree training.
It comes with two of the 14.4V and 2.5ah batteries, and each battery will give you over 10,000 ties.
There are six tying settings depending on how tight you need to go. Also there are three different types of tie-wire available, giving you the choice of the tie lasting between 6 and 12 months on the plant. The tool weighs just over 1kg.
For a quote, stockist in your area or trial availability, please get in touch with us at Eclipse Enterprises (Australia)
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T: 08 8351 8611
W: eclipseenterprises.com.au
See this article in Tree Fruit May 2023
