In the hilly areas of Italy, but also in Spain, France, and Eastern Europe, there are orchards and vineyards cultivated in soils with more or less steep slopes. Weeding in these situations is not easy, especially when wanting to avoid chemical herbicides. That is why Calderoni designed 'Rampetta', a tool-carrying machine that is continually updated and improved.
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Rampetta can cut grass and work the ground even on slopes, adapting itself, e.g., to cutting grass in orchards and vineyards with steps and steep slopes.
"Grass cutter, shoot remover, pruning rake, harrow, discs - multiple tools can easily be mounted on Rampetta," explains owner Alessandro Calderoni. "Thanks to the tractor's hydraulic system, Rampetta can be positioned following the slope of the ground for optimal results. Another big advantage is the possibility of easily switching the working tools."
As tools are attached at the front, operators have excellent visibility and can assess how to manoeuvre. For example, Rampetta is extensively used coupled with the minitrower to avoid any chemical weeding near the rows, even on slopes and mulches.
"Considering the pressing demand for a reduction in the use of chemicals, mechanical weeding is becoming increasingly popular. There are many solutions, but you have to find the one that best suits your orchard. Rampetta is the multi-purpose tool that allows you to cut grass and till the soil, thanks to its interchangeable tools".
For more information
Calderoni Rolando
Via Dell'Industria 4,
47100 Forlì
+39 0543 720547
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