The new Felco 801 electric pruning shear is due for release in March.
Designed and made in Switzerland, this model extends the range from the powerful Felco 820 released in 2013. The light, ergonomic design and manoeuvrability of the Felco 801 makes it particularly suited to vineyard and horticultural pruning.
Light weight & accurate
A major benefit of the new Felco 801 is its light weight. At just 745g, Felco claims the handpiece is the lightest on the market.
It sits comfortably in the hand while the trigger gives highly accurate control of blade movement for maximum precision, efficient cutting and safety.
Another innovative feature is trigger-activated shutdown. The cutting cycle is extremely fast due to the combination of the mechanical engineering system and a high-technology motor.
Power pack
The power pack is another significant advance in the design of the Felco 801. A lithium polymer battery is housed in a light and comfortable backpack that sits close to the users body for optimum freedom of movement.
The new model uses the same battery pack as the larger capacity Felco 820.
The harness is compact and light at 920g with battery. The power pack is compatible with other models in the Felcotronic range. The unit is activated by a control box attached to the users belt. A digital display shows battery life, number of cuts and service intervals. A USB port allows charging of a mobile phone or media player.
Australian trials
Blaise Vinot, Director of Felco Australia Pty Ltd is delighted at the feedback from trials to date.
“The new model has undergone extensive trials in Australia over the past two years. Reports from users indicate an improvement in productivity of 10 to 15 per cent.
“We believe productivity has become a very important criterion for assessment of new pruning tools and are confident that the new Felco 801 will deliver a significant improvement in this area,” concluded Mr Vinot.
Support
The Felco 801 is supported in Australia by a national network of sales and service agents to ensure prompt, reliable service and parts availability.
For more information Freecall 1800 730 257
See Tree Fruit March 2014
