Appreciating that no two vineyards are alike, Chris Grow Engineering (CGE) designs and manufactures custom-built mowers to meet the individual maintenance needs of vineyards in Australia, New Zealand, France and the U.S.A.

For the past 20 years the company has been designing and manufacturing specialised equipment, specifically focusing on the development of under vine mulch throw mowers.

The key feature of these unique mowers is that they mow the full width of grass between vine rows in one pass thereby, saving labour and fuel and minimising ground compaction.

This means that under vine mulch is not pulverised but retains long-lasting straw density, proving more cost-effective than other methods.

It is this density that is important in retaining soil moisture and ensuring a reduced reliance on herbicide by suppressing weed growth.

CGE believes the best way to ascertain a client's requirements and develop a mower that is the most efficient, is to personally inspect the vineyard.

Ground contour, row widths, trellis posts and irrigation systems are all fundamental considerations when the design of the machine is being considered by the company's engineers.

Chris Grow Engineering Pty Ltd
1170 Greenhill Road, Uraidla
South Australia, Australia 5142
Telephone +618 8390 1759
Facsimile +618 8390 1502
E-mail: cge@senet.com.au