Mechanized Grape Harvest Efficiency

Due to the low number of employees and time limit in field grape harvesting, we focused presented article on evaluating effectiveness deployment an outboard harvester within conditions Slovak viticulture. The vineyards are Nitra wine-growing region southwestern slopes behind Pivnica Radošina company, Pieš?any district, a total area 33 ha. object research was PELLENC 8090 Selective Process trailed aggregated with SAME Frutteto3 100 tractor. mechanized harvesting tested s. r. three selected varieties (Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Tramin Red) for two years. Entry conditions, technical parameters equipment, weather were monitored all varieties. Data analyzed STATISTICA statistical software. As part research, post-harvest losses due monitored. average examined reached value 2.17% 2018, 2.25% 2017. A significant output efficiency set where 2018 minimum 146.3 ha (the cost grapes 500 Euro·t?1). fixed items, as two-year tractor collector (for 2017) used harvesting. difference compared previous completely new during period that have not yet been evaluated. economic over years elaborated detail, which highlighted benefits multi-annual use. In terms examining losses, differences shown only between varieties, but also years, these data statistically verified. paper evaluates dependence use changes purchase price (increasing it exponentially increases required area) changing hourly wage employee degressively reduces area). From results can be said economically outputs achieved machine collection.