Horizontal-Vertical Cutter

The HV Cutter combines horizontal top cutting and vertical side trimming in one robotic system, enabling precise canopy shaping across plantation rows. Autonomous control ensures consistent cutting height and alignment throughout operation.

Key benefits:
• Uniform top canopy trimming
• Precise vertical side cutting
• Stable cutting height across rows
• Consistent canopy shaping

Result: standardized tree structure across the entire plantation.

Integrated sensors detect canopy position and automatically correct the cutting plane in real time. The system continuously compensates for minor irregularities in tree growth and row alignment.

Key benefits:
• Maintains consistent cutting plane
• Corrects small canopy deviations
• Reduces uneven trimming
• Improves cutting precision

Result: consistent canopy structure, better light penetration, and healthier fruit development across the orchard.

The HV Cutter supports independent adjustment of horizontal and vertical cutting units, allowing flexible canopy management strategies. Operators can perform lateral trimming, top cutting, or combined canopy shaping.

Key benefits:
• Flexible cutting modes
• Simultaneous lateral and top trimming
• Adaptation to orchard management strategy
• Efficient canopy shaping

Result: optimized tree architecture and improved canopy control.

The vertical cutting unit can be angled while maintaining horizontal deck alignment, allowing pyramidal shaping of tree canopies. This improves light distribution and canopy ventilation.

Key benefits:
• Optimized canopy geometry
• Improved sunlight penetration
• Enhanced air circulation
• Improved fruit quality potential

Result: healthier trees and improved yield performance.

The vertical cutting unit is mounted on a sliding mechanism that allows precise height adjustment across canopy zones. This enables targeted trimming of different canopy sections.

Key benefits:
• Bottom canopy trimming
• Mid-section refinement
• Upper canopy shaping
• Adaptation to tree height

Result: precise vertical canopy management.

The cutting disks include specialized branch-guiding teeth that stabilize branches before cutting. This prevents branches from slipping along the disk edge and tearing.

Key benefits:
• Secure branch capture
• Clean and smooth cuts
• Reduced canopy tearing
• Lower infection risk for trees

Result: healthier plants and professional pruning results.

The horizontal cutting deck includes a touch sensor that detects plantation columns and automatically bypasses them. The system temporarily retracts into the passage space and resumes cutting afterward.

Key benefits:
• Automatic obstacle detection
• Safe navigation around columns
• Continuous cutting workflow
• Reduced collision risk

Result: uninterrupted operation in structured plantations.

The cutting units can automatically fold into a compact configuration when entering narrow passages or during transport. This improves maneuverability in orchards with protective infrastructure.

Key benefits:
• Easy navigation through narrow rows
• Safe operation under hail nets
• Reduced collision risk
• Improved operational flexibility

Result: efficient movement between plantation rows.

The HV Cutter includes a hinged system that maintains consistent cutting height even on uneven or slippery terrain. The mechanism compensates for terrain inclination automatically.

Key benefits:
• Stable cutting height on slopes
• Consistent canopy shaping
• Compensation for terrain tilt
• Reliable cutting alignment

Result: uniform trimming results across uneven plantations.

The system automatically adjusts its distance from the tree row to maintain the correct cutting position. This ensures accurate trimming even when plantation rows are not perfectly straight.

Key benefits:
• Precise canopy alignment
• Safe trunk clearance
• Consistent trimming line
• Adaptation to row irregularities

Result: uniform canopy profile across the plantation.