ERO Defoliator VITIpulse

The VITIpulse pulsed air defoliator uses a unique valve-nozzle system to generate pulsed bursts of air. It cleans the grape zone, removing outer leaves as well as those in the foliage wall without harming the grapes. Good air circulation reduces the danger of botrytis bunch rot and other fungal diseases. At the same time more rapid drying of the grape zone is achieved. VITIpulse can already be used at the end of flowering (BBCH 68) until shortly before harvest (BBCH 83). Adjusting parameters enable many different objectives, from removing a few leaves to targeted yield adjustment.

How you benefit

• Optimal defoliation results thanks to pulsed bursts of air

• Good air circulation and drying of the grape zone to prevent bunch rot

• Improved application of herbicides and plant boosters

• Enables targeted yield adjustment

• Long period of use (BBCH 68 – 83): from the end of flowering until shortly before harvest

• Use after bloom: Removing flower clusters from the inflorescence

• The position and inclination angle of the defoliator heads can be optimally adjusted to match the foliage wall

• Driving speeds of up to approx. 3.5 km/h possible

• High surface performance

• High degree of efficiency

• Easy maintenance and low wear