For those who, during 2022, have invested resources and commitment in the development of new technologies, there is no greater satisfaction than ending the year by collecting positive feedback from the end users of their products.
In the last 12 months, the Research and Development Department Campagnola has proposed innovative solutions aimed at maximizing both the efficiency of our harvesting and pruning products and the operators’ comfort of use and productivity. Designed with a focus on the concrete needs of the end users, the novelties we have introduced have been able to simplify, speed up and make the work of our customers in Italy and around the world more efficient.
But what have been our main innovations for the year 2022 and what are our goals for 2023?
2022 and its most important novelties
All Campagnola product lines have been examined in our search for optimizations. Our GREEN Line, for example, has been enriched with new tools designed specifically to improve pruning operations.
T-CAT M is the evolution of the previous T-CAT model. This electric chain pruner has allowed the operators to carry out even more precise finishing operations. Compared to the previous version, the power of the brushless motor, the chain speed and the battery voltage have been improved. Among the electric chain pruners of the GREEN Line, T-REX has an important novelty: T-REX 160-240 and T-REX 250-300, which have the same cutting capacity as the basic mode. However, they are fitted with automatic chain lubrication devices and telescopic extension poles (from 160 cm to 240 cm or from 250 to 300 cm).
They want to facilitate the execution of clean cuts of the highest branches without using any ladders, just like STARK 90-160-220, our electric shears with plug-in battery, which are pole mounted. The extension poles are 90, 160 or 220 cm long.
Our harvesting product range and its power sources
Among our innovations launched with excellent results in 2022 there is also the new configuration of IRON, one of the most appreciated pneumatic harvesters. To facilitate the intensive use of the tool, Campagnola has designed long semi-tuned-shaped flexible teeth (patented in Italy), which allow the tool to smoothly comb even the densest branches, optimizing the operator’s performance without damaging or debarking the branches of the olive trees.
To promote the productivity of the operators making an intensive use of our tools, we have added a new power source: ENERGY 4, for the professionals who prefer electric power. The new generator can power up to 4 olive harvesters at a time, ensuring maximum efficiency and working autonomy for those who use Power 58 and Power ECO units connected to the best Campagnola harvesting heads.
The two new MP 658 and MP 548 engine-driven compressors, on the other hand, are both characterized by the possibility of being connected to the tractor hydraulic lift or to the trailer. The range of ECOPLUS PTO compressors is dedicated to the operators looking for compact lines combined with excellent sturdiness, all qualities that can also be found in the more recent ECOPLUS 1000 model, which is lightweight and powerful. It can power up to 9 shears, 4 harvesters or 1 chain pruner.
Our SMART Line: good performances for everyone
What makes us proud of our 2022 of innovation is also the brand-new SMART Line, which represents the ideal solution for those who want quality shears at a very good price.
For gardening or field pruning tasks our Smart Line shears guarantee an excellent performance and reliability.
The first models of this new line are SL23 and SL32, two electric shears powered by plug-in batteries. Both are ultra-light and compact. They carry out progressive, smooth cuts and are fitted with a brushless motor. Their blade opening can be varied from 70 to 100% and vice versa by keeping the trigger pulled for 3 seconds.
Our projects for 2023?
What we wish for 2023 is to go on with our contribution to the evolution of our sector, following the way that has its roots in the enthusiasm of Mr Vittorio Ferretti, founder of Campagnola and farsighted pioneer of our long path of successes.
The primary purpose in our business decisions has always been to innovate by meeting the real needs of the operators and proactively anticipating the future trends. We do this by thinking outside the box and actively listening to the market, with an open and reactive approach.
In this mission, our dealer network plays a leading role. In the next few months, we will go on consolidating our relationship with our Italian and foreign partners, in order to get a constant and two-way exchange of information with the end users of our tools.
Further strengthening our after-sales service is another good resolution for 2023, because we are convinced that the purchase of our products is only the beginning of a fruitful relationship between our company and its most loyal customers.