Flexible, efficient, and made safe by the automatic “EasyRide” system, the “Turbo Evo Lite” series of inter-row cultivation equipment for vineyards and orchards expands Rinieri’s product range, offering high construction and functional quality without placing a heavy burden on farm budgets
The under-vine soil tillage (or “scalzatura”) can be carried out both at the vine’s vegetative regrowth stage and in mid-summer, consistently delivering multiple benefits to both soil and plants. Mainly performed by disc tools and completed by a hoe blade, this operation acts on the soil’s superficial layers, avoiding the formation of compacted tillage pans. The top centimeters of soil are kept loose, improving water infiltration during rainfall and reducing evaporation in the summer months.
To further enhance these conditions, the equipment can also be fitted with a reinforced plow equipped with a plant-cleaning spatula. In this configuration, the operation becomes a simple and fast method for controlling spontaneous flora while simultaneously incorporating any granular fertilizers previously applied — all without harming the base of the plants, as the action of the machine is guided by a dedicated feeler rod.
This operation, both effective and environmentally conscious, is promoted by Rinieri through the “Turbo” equipment series. This range has recently been expanded with the addition of the new “Turbo Evo Lite” model, positioned between entry-level tools and the higher-end “Turbo Evo” and “Turbo Prt” models.
Rinieri — a manufacturer based in Forlì, Italy, specializing in the design and production of mechanical crop management equipment and now in its fourth entrepreneurial generation with a century of history — has ensured that the new machine inherits the technical and operational characteristics of higher-end models, while featuring a simplified hydraulic system. This system does not require additional control units and is powered directly by the tractor’s hydraulic circuit, drawing 40–45 liters per minute, depending on the model.
The “Turbo Evo Lite” weeders, which can be mounted on both the front and rear of tractors, are designed to meet the needs of smaller-scale agricultural operations that must keep machinery investments under control. For this reason, the “Turbo Evo Lite” tools are available in single or “Twin” versions and offered in various working widths.
Single models include:
- Narrow 120: for row widths of 170–340 cm (max lateral offset: 140 cm)
- Wide 170: for row widths of 270–450 cm (max offset: 215 cm)
- Wide 200: for row widths of 300–600 cm (max offset: 250 cm)
The “Twin” models, which work two rows simultaneously, are available in both narrow and wide versions:
- Narrow 60 and Narrow 100: for row widths of 160–235 cm and 200–300 cm, respectively
- Wide 120 and Wide 170: for row widths of 240–360 cm and 280–430 cm, respectively
The maximum lateral extensions range from 185 cm for the Narrow 60 up to 430 cm for the Wide 170.
An additional technological advantage of the “Turbo Evo Lite” line is the “EasyRide” system — a patented innovation by Rinieri. This system, at speeds of up to 10 km/h, continuously and automatically adjusts the position of the working tools, ensuring high productivity, plant protection, and operator comfort.
Title: Turbo Evo Lite by Rinieri: not just weeds
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