01 / ACCESS
Find the tightest point.
Record gates, gaps between trunks, posts and low branches. Measure the clear route the complete machine must use, including entry and turning areas.
Design review · Inquiry service is being configured
ORCHARD MAINTENANCE
Remote-controlled mowers
for orchard maintenance.
Start with the space between your trees, the ground underfoot and the vegetation you need to manage.
An orchard is more than a row spacing.
The narrowest passage, irrigation layout and turning space can matter as much as the mowing width.
02 / OBSTACLES
Map what needs protection.
Identify exposed irrigation lines, emitters, tree guards, stakes and fallen branches. Describe where these sit relative to the intended mowing path.
03 / GROUND
Describe changing conditions.
Include slopes, ruts, loose soil and wet areas in the site brief. Tracked travel alone does not establish whether a machine is suitable for the ground.
04 / VEGETATION
Show what needs cutting.
Photograph the grass and other growth at the height and density normally encountered. Identify woody growth separately from grass.
Cutting width is not machine width.
The SDL224-55A catalog lists a 550 mm cutting width and a 930 mm overall machine width. Use the full machine dimensions when reviewing passages.
A gap wider than the machine is not, by itself, proof of adequate operating clearance. Turning, obstacles, attachments and the operator instructions still need review.
How to read mower specifications →930 mmOverall machine width
550 mmCutting width
Catalog width comparison only. Bars do not show a safe clearance or a scaled machine drawing.
Build a useful site assessment.
| Check | What to record | What it helps clarify |
|---|---|---|
| Access & rows | Narrowest clear width, overhead obstacles and turning areas | Whether the complete machine and configuration can be considered |
| Trees & irrigation | Trunks, guards, stakes and exposed pipework along the route | Obstacles and areas requiring a different maintenance approach |
| Ground & vegetation | Photos of slopes, wet or loose areas, grass and woody growth | Questions requiring model-specific operating limits |
| Work & transport | Area to maintain, mowing frequency, loading and storage arrangements | The practical scope of the equipment discussion |
Use the actual orchard layout, ground conditions and vegetation to match the quoted operating limits and model configuration to the site.
A model to assess against your site.
SDL224-55A / BRUSHLESS CONFIGURATION
Review the complete machine.
550 mm cutting width, LONCIN 224 cc engine and electric tracked travel. The catalog lists machine dimensions of 920 × 930 × 580 mm and a machine weight of 137 kg.
These are product references for a configuration discussion, not a guarantee that the mower fits every orchard.
View 55A specificationsQuestions before choosing an orchard mower.
Does 550 mm cutting width mean it fits a 550 mm gap?
No. The catalog gives an overall machine width of 930 mm. Assess the complete machine, turning requirements and required clearances for the actual configuration.
Can it mow between every tree and irrigation line?
Map obstacles and exposed pipework, then use the intended route, machine dimensions and operating instructions to plan suitable working areas.
Can it work unattended?
No autonomous operation is described for the SDL224-55A. It is operated by a person using a handheld remote control.
What should I include in an orchard inquiry?
Include the narrowest clear passage, row layout, vegetation photographs, ground conditions, destination country and quantity. Add questions about the exact configuration, packing and spare parts.
Bring the orchard into the conversation.
Prepare a row overview, the narrowest passage and representative ground and vegetation photos. Add measurements where they help explain the site.
Use the inquiry checklist to organize orchard dimensions, vegetation, access and destination details for the quotation discussion.