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Mechanical Pruning

ENE takes an innovative approach to providing mechanical topping, hedging and skirting services to our customers. We invest in skilled and reliable operators and quality saw blades and equipment to perform a service we can be proud of. All supervisors and operators successfully complete our comprehensive safety training program and pass drug/alcohol testing prior to operating these remarkable machines. ENE carries the proper permits, licenses, and insurance for operating in the Western United States.

Our highly versatile and efficient machines, combined with experienced supervisors and operators, allow us to provide growers with an economical pruning solution. Our fleet is comprised of ENE designed and manufactured equipment, including our exclusive Single Bar Topper-Hedgers, as well as modified TOL, Inc. equipment.

Please contact Erick, Rosendo, Luis or Hilary for questions, pricing and scheduling. We are always happy to work with you to develop a pruning program specific to your needs.

SINGLE BAR TOPPER-HEDGERS
One of the most versatile machines in the industry, our Single Bar Topper-Hedgers are designed for selective cuts from tree to tree. These machines are the most cost-effective way to hedge, tip or roof top your walnuts and pecans. The narrow cab, flotation tires and heavy-duty, yet lightweight design allows us to perform effectively in many orchard situations.

DURING: Single Bar Machine Hedging Walnuts
AFTER: Hedged Walnut Orchard
Single Bar Machine

SPECIFICATIONS
Max Flat Top Height: 21' 6" to 24'
Max Hedge Height: 42' to 49'
Max Roof Top Height: 35' to 39'
Saw Blades: 36" to 40" chromed circular blades
Cutting Swath: 23' to 26'
Cutting Capabilities: Up to 10"diameter wood
Tires: 23" to 28"
Weight: 16,000 to 22,000 lbs
Cab Width: 30"
Overall Machine Width: 8' 6" to 9' 6"

ROTARY TOPPER-HEDGER-SKIRTERS
These agile, tractor-mounted machines offer an efficient pruning solution for fruit and nut growers. We have three, four and five-saw machines to suit your specific needs. The sweeping, cleaning action of the rotary head is effective at cutting through thick or brushy wood in almonds, pistachios, prunes, oleanders, persimmons, citrus, stone fruits and more.

5-saw
3-saw Rotary Machine Skirting Almonds

3-saw Machine

SPECIFICATIONS
Max Flat Top Height: 15' 6"
Max Hedge Height: 29'
Max Roof Top Height: 21'
Skirting: 0° to 45°
Saw Blades: 24" to 30" chromed circular blades
Cutting Swath: 10' to 12'
Cutting Capabilities: Up to 4"diameter wood
Tires: 20" to 39"
Weight: 10,000 to 12,000 lbs
Cab Width: 34"
Overall Machine Width: 7' 6"

DOUBLE BAR ROTARY TOPPER-HEDGERS
This revolutionary new machine is capable of hedging, cross-hedging or topping your orchard with extreme speed and efficiency. After many years of research and development, this machine is in its second season of use and is carving a niche in the industry, cross-hedging as narrow as 26" and topping two rows at a time.

Double Rotary Topper-Hedger
Double Rotary Topper-Hedger

Double Rotary Topper-Hedger Hedging Pistachios

The unique joints allow the separate articulating heads to adjust individually, giving you the most imaginative cutting angles possible! Please call us for more information.

SPECIFICATIONS
Max Flat Top Height: 15' 6"
Max Hedge Height: 28' 8"
Max Roof Top Height: 22'
Hedging Widths : 26" to 11'
Saw Blades: 24" to 30" chromed circular blades
Cutting Swath: 10' to 12'
Cutting Capabilities: Up to 4"diameter wood
Tires: 23" to 39"
Weight: 13,000 lbs
Cab Width: 34"
Overall Machine Width: 7' 6" to 10"


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4453 County Road O · Orland, CA 95963
800-844-9409 · 530-865-9409 · Fax 530-865-4845 · E-mail ene@eneinc.com
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