Are you a professional pruner with the next season on the horizon, looking to buy electric power tools? There’s a wide range available on the market, so there are many questions to be answered to make the right choice: use, weight, safety, power, speed, reliability, performance, after-sales service, durability, dealer network, and even the reputation of the brand.
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That’s the first question to ask when considering the purchase of a tool, especially professional electric pruning shears. Intensive use means at least 4 to 7 hours of continuous pruning per day for 2 to 3 months of the year. For this type of use selecting a lightweight, fast, powerful and reliable machine is recommended.
Below are the details of each pitch: lightweight, fast, powerful, and reliable.
Obviously, the choice of a professional machine that’s carried throughout a full day's work needs to be the lightest in weight and as safe as possible. Indeed, every ounce can make a big difference and reduce muscular-skeletal disorders. So, as the use of electric pruning shears is becoming increasingly common, you need to check out existing safety systems to protect against cuts.
We have written a full article on the importance of taking health and safety into account in pruning operations. Click here for more details.
Electric pruning shears are motor-assisted tools that contribute to real user comfort. But you still need a tool with highly precise blade control to perfectly master its use. It’s important to select a tool that guarantees total blade movement control. There are different operating types: "Pulsed" (on/off) tools and "Progressive" movement tools (the blade is coupled to the pressure of the finger on the trigger).
But to go one step further, there is now a 'standard' and a 'soft' control option using two different speeds that make it possible for newbies and experts alike to get to grips with the tool. Click here for more details on these innovating control options
As a professional, you shouldn't have to choose between sharpness and cutting capacity. There are pruning shears on the market with a wide opening and the right power for clean work that respects the plants. It's important to make sure the power remains the same even as the cuts get increasingly bigger.
We carried out a cross-referenced study backed up by figures to look at power depending on the wood diameter. Click here to read it.
Performance is directly linked to tool speed. The faster it is, the more profitable you are. Conversely, pruning shears without optimised speed will result in reduced performance and significant economic losses.
We carried out a cross-referenced study backed up by figures to look at the loss of performance relative to speed. Click here to find out more.
Innovation is essential in the wine and tree-growing sector, so choose a brand that has its own Research & Development department and is attentive to the needs of its customers in the field. Check out which tests were carried out in the laboratory or in the field to make sure they’re equivalent and representative of your activity.
To find out more about a company that’s banking on its innovation policy, check its presentation.
The effectiveness of a manufacturer's after-sales service is not only measured by the quality of the services it offers, but also by its speed, efficiency and availability. Make sure you have an especially effective and responsive after-sales service during peak pruning periods. Also check that the manufacturer you’ve chosen proposes and carries out "factory servicing" after intensive pruning and tying seasons. This service promises you peace of mind for the next season by reducing the risk of breakdowns.
Click here to find out about a manufacturer that has made its after-sales service a must.
Choose durability over planned obsolescence! Make sure the brand you choose for your tools can supply you spare parts to guarantee durability for up to several decades.
Check out an example of a company committed to sustainable development, in particular with tool durability and repairability to protect the environment.
A manufacturer's reputation is built over decades, guaranteeing the satisfaction of its customers and future customers. So you're more likely to trust a brand that’s been around for a long time and has a proven track record in the field. Reputable brands are fortunate enough to have loyal and extensive distribution networks which provide sound advice.
To find out all about the story of a company that changed the lives of winegrowers and arboriculturists around the world 40 years ago, check out 1984-2024: 40 years of history and innovation.
Your dealer must be an expert in your field and be able to advise you on your equipment. It must be available and effective for after-sales service. Finally, make sure your dealer is regularly trained by the brand you’ve chosen, to guarantee reliable after-sales service.
To contact a dealer that sells reliable, professional agricultural tools near you, check out the interactive map.
To make up your own mind, listen to the opinions and advice of users who already use the equipment first. Find out more about your chosen brand from an expert community. The best advertising comes from the users themselves. If you’re a professional, don't hesitate to ask around to see what your friends and/or neighbours in the same sector as you think. Check out specialist websites to see what the opinions are on different products, such as the Matériel et Viticulture Facebook group and Matériel et Arboriculture.
You can test the products at the various professional trade fairs - it's the best way to make your own opinion. Find out more about the year's main trade fairs in the article In 2024, you have a date with INFACO.
If you work in nature, choose a manufacturer who is committed to it and guided by CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) values. There are several arguments to consider, such as the durability of the tool discussed in point 7: choose a brand that innovates with tools that last over time as opposed to those that rely on natural or programmed obsolescence. If 'French quality' is important to you, then choose a company with the Origine France Garantie label that cares about the well-being of its employees and works with local partners to ensure the lowest possible CO2 impact, rather than one that outsources its manufacturing to Asia and has poor quality spare parts.
To find out more about our policy on this subject, read the article on the design and manufacture of "Origine France Garantie" tools.
You have the keys! Once you have the answers to these 12 questions, you should know which brand and model to choose for your future electric pruning shears. If you still have questions, contact our support department.
