Monchiero VL08
Thanks to its 1.5-tonne weight, it shakes safely and effectively at low frequency. With a telescopic arm, joystick + digital display control and automatic sequence mode, it delivers performance of more than 3 trees per minute.
Shake more than 3 trees per minute, safely
force
60 HP.
How does the VL08 work in the field?
Follow the tractor-mounted VL08 shaker through its cycle on a single tree: clamping, shaking, releasing and moving on to the next tree. Change the control settings to see how each one affects cycle time and the number of trees shaken per minute.
This simulation has been designed to introduce the operation and controls of the VL08. Some features may differ from the actual machine; always refer to the Monchiero operator's manual. Open the simulation in full screen
VL08 in the field
A grip that adapts to the tree
- Automatic grip adaptation — the shaker head adjusts its grip on its own, even on curved and irregular trunks, so the operator never has to make manual adjustments at each tree.
- 60 cm maximum opening — accommodates large-diameter trunks, so as the tree grows over the years there is no need to replace the shaker head.
- Square-section rubber pads — transmit vibration over a wider surface, delivering a high shake-off rate without stressing the trunk.
- Adjustable vibration power — the operator can set the head's vibration intensity directly from the digital display on the operator's seat.
Reaching the upper branches from ground level
- Wide working range — reaches from high positions down to below ground level, adapting to every tree form.
- Low-profile operation — can pass under low branches without the tractor striking them.
- Independent hydraulics with cast-iron pump — a large gear drive and a powerful hydrostatic pump deliver enough power to shake even the biggest trees.
- Balance and versatility — most of the weight is concentrated on the left side, offsetting the weight of the head on the right and allowing use even with small tractors.
Automatic sequence at the touch of a button
The VL08 can operate in "automatic sequence" mode: the operator presses a single button, and the machine runs the clamp + vibration + release cycle on its own. This way, even less experienced operators can work at high productivity.
- Joystick control — wrist-mounted display
- Automatic clamping + sequence — single button
- Front sweeper assembly (optional) — prevents fallen fruit from being crushed
Technical Summary
| Type | Tractor-mounted shaker (vibratore portato) |
|---|---|
| Vibration head | High-frequency shaker head |
| Maximum shaker head opening | 60 cm |
| Grip adaptation | Automatic (no manual adjustment required) |
| Pads | Square-section rubber — large contact area |
| Arm | Telescopic; reaches from below ground level to the upper branches |
| Hydraulic | Independent system — cast iron auxiliary pump, hydrostatic main pump |
| Control | Joystick + digital wrist display |
| Operating mode | Automatic sequence (one-button) |
| Tractor compatibility | Stable operation even with small tractors |
| Target crop | Walnut, almond, olive |
| Manufacturing | Monchiero S.r.l. — Italy |
Monchiero VL08 — 2026 brochure
Technical summary, operating values, service terms and Agricultural Credit details, all in a single PDF file.
Monchiero VL08: Europe's Fastest Tree Shaking System