Professional electric pruning shears F3020 standard head - INFACO
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Electric pruning shears F3020 standard, medium and maxi.

F3020, the worthy successor INFACO F3015 electric pruning shears

The F3020 is the ninth generation of INFACO electric pruning shears, and a worthy successor to the F3015. Straight out of the in-house design office and after more than 6 years of research, testing and perfecting, it was officially unveiled on 31 March 2022 at a launch party for partners and the press.

1. F3020 vs F3015

A veritable technological powerhouse, the F3020 takes the highly-regarded technical base of the F3015 and adds a host of improvements to offer customer users the best professional tool on the market. It is even more powerful, with higher cutting speed and improved working comfort. It's also lighter, more powerful, more compact and easier to handle than all previous generations combined.

The F3020 pruning shear demonstrates INFACO's determination to satisfy the greatest number of customers.

developments F3015 / F3020

The 4 main areas in which improvements have been made are: manoeuvrability and ease of use, weight, speed and power.

+ more compact (-15%)
+ faster (+15%)
+ lighter (-12%)

Technical information Pruner weight Grip and handling Speed Power Progressive Standard / Soft mode DSES Wireless system as standard Settings" button DSES activation/deactivation Half-open switch Adjustable half-opening Adjustable blade crossing Battery level display on pruning shears ON/OFF switch on the pruning shears Recording the number of cuts, etc... Battery weight Comfort of waistcoat with straight cable Removable waistcoat straps Lockable pruning shear holder Bluetooth connected box option Compatibility Kit MEDIUM MAXI Kit compatibility Boom extension compatibility Compatibility with cable-free extension pole Guarantee
F3015
790 g
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810 g
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F3020
708 g
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698 g
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Pruner equipped with DSES Contactless in vineyard with carrying mitt - INFACO

2. What's new in the F3020 compared with the old INFACO pruning shears

Safety as standard

Safety is essential to INFACO, which has been a pioneer in this field since the 1990s. Substantial Research & Development resources have been deployed, enabling us to offer a model with three different safety systems, including a wireless DSES Wireless system as standard, which reopens the pruning shear blade as soon as it comes into contact with the opposite hand.

The safety systems are detailed on the Additional Electronic Safety Devices page.

Soft mode

This new operating mode, the soft mode, is particularly suited to people learning the pruning trade and/or users who want the flexibility to control the tool. It promises a gradual advance of the blade at a slightly reduced speed, similar to that of the F3015.

F3020 professional electric pruning shears for winegrowers - INFACO

The battery and carrying

The F3020 waistcoat is ergonomic and easy to use. Thanks to the new straight cable system that runs intelligently through the waistcoat to the shoulder (with an armband), it is imperceptible. It can be worn in 4 different ways:

  • On a waistcoat with shoulder straps
  • On a belt (without removable braces)
  • Via a trouser belt clip
  • Directly in your pocket thanks to its small size

It has an ergonomic, lightweight and discreet pruning shears holder. Its innovative quick-lock/quick-release system makes it easy to store the tool safely in its case.

The F3020 pruning shear's battery has a sleek design and its compact size means it will last a full day without recharging, dropping from 810 grams on the F3015 to 698 grams. It has a voltage of 36 volts, compared with 48 volts on the previous model. The F3020 remains compatible with 36 volts and 48 volts.

Thanks to its intelligent automatic charger, it can be recharged to 90% in 1 hour 30 minutes. Full charge takes 2 hours. A winterisation function allows the battery to be stored for extended periods, optimising its lifespan.

Contactless DSES transmitter INFACO

New options for INFACO's latest electric pruning shears

INFACO is revolutionising safety for pruning professionals with a system that is unique in the world for anticipating danger without contact. This is the Contactless option , which reopens the blade when the opposite hand comes too close to the cutting head.

The F3020 professional electronic pruning shears offers a number of options, including the possibility of "connecting" it, thanks to an optional Bluetooth® box. Combined with the INFACO® application, the box allows you to make a number of settings from your smartphone:

  • Half-opening management
  • Blade crossing management
  • Setting the speed of the new Soft mode
  • Setting the Contactless safety system

It is also possible to adapt poles that work with a new, innovative and ergonomic system. Simply clip the F3020 pruning shear to the end of the pole and the battery to the opposite end: balance is optimised thanks to the weight distribution on the pole. The Bluetooth wireless trigger in the sliding handle makes it even easier to use. No more cables to get in the way when working at height! Except for those who prefer the "remote battery" version, this option is also available.

Finally, a new cutting head has been added to the F3020: the hoof kit. Previously available on the F3010, it is designed for professionals trimming sheep and goats.

Find out more about the pruning shears on the F3020 page, or visit your local dealer.