PRESS RELEASE
13.07.2015
Champs sur Yonne
NICOLAS makes a convincing case through impressive equipment demonstration
with cost-effective and robust machinery for landscape conservation
NICOLAS Industrie from the Burgundy region in France is known around the world as being
part of the TII Group, the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicles. However, NICOLAS also
produces equipment for tractors which has been successfully used over many decades in the
agricultural and forestry sectors as well as municipalities for landscape conservation. The
increasing presence of NICOLAS at European trade fairs has led to numerous enquiries and
requests, also from the media. Due to the great interest, NICOLAS invited the trade press to a
day of demonstrations featuring mowing, mulching and shredding equipment on 18.06.2015.
The NICOLAS models NATURA and EVORA were presented along with the FAS articulated
mower and A 530/A540 shredding machine.
In order to be able to demonstrate the strengths and benefits of the equipment in practical situations,
an uneven sloping area complete with dense vegetation was chosen as a test site. The vegetation not
only featured tall grass but also tightly-knit foliage consisting of climbers and creepers. In addition, the
upper sloping area was overgrown with numerous shrubs and trees with branch diameters between 0.5
and 25 cm. Altogether, typical situations that confront workers in everyday municipal, agricultural or
forestry operations.
An impressive lineup: NATURA, EVORA, embankment mower and shredders from NICOLAS before
the start of the demonstration.
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First up was the FAS articulated mower complete with pruning hammers. This NICOLAS special
articulated mower is suitable for use on tractors from 50 to 90 hp. They allow the efficient cutting of
grasses, shrubs and small trees. If the boom hits an obstacle during operations, a safety mechanism
ensures that the mower section is retracted and then is automatically returned to its original position.
A product brochure with detailed information on the mowing equipment from NICOLAS is available in the appendix to this
press release.
The NICOLAS FAS articulated mower with pruning hammers roll in use on a sloped embankment with
dense vegetation.
This was followed by an EVORA offsetting shredder which was used to cut back the upper part of the
bank slope which featured an impenetrable undergrowth consisting of intertwined creepers. The
EVORA offsetting shredder is equipped with a curved front extension arm which provides the operator
with an excellent view of the mulching head, thus significantly enhancing working conditions. The
extension arm is fitted with an automatic breakaway device.
A product brochure with detailed information on the EVORA offsetting shredder is available in the appendix to this press
release.
The NICOLAS EVORA offsetting shredder cutting back the dense hedgerow of an embankment.
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In order to cut back those areas with green and dead wood with branch diameters between 10-25 cm,
a NATURA offsetting shredder with its mounted circular saw blade was used. All circular saws in the
NICOLAS range of accessories can be combined with all machinery options. The extension arm of the
Natura impressively proved its stability when, after being cut off, a 25 cm thick branch fell directly on
the arm. Due to the sensitive control system of the extension arm, the driver could safely and easily
place the branch on the ground.
A product brochure with detailed information on the NATURA offsetting shredder is available in the appendix to this press
release.
A NICOLAS A540 shredding machine was on hand to ensure that the clippings and other foliage could
be correctly shredded. Due to the height-adjustable chain support, the integrated chain drive
guarantees safe driving on steep slopes. Shredders from NICOLAS are available with an autonomous
drive as well as universal joint shaft-driven attachments for tractors.
A product brochure with detailed information on NICOLAS shredders is available in the appendix to this press release.
Remains unfazed also when dealing with thick branches: the NICOLAS A540 shredder complete with
crawler chassis.
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NICOLAS equipment can be ordered directly from company headquarters in Champs sur Yonne or,
outside of France, through a German-speaking representative of TII Sales, the joint sales company of
SCHEUERLE, NICOLAS and KAMAG.
Press Contact:
Christopher Rimmele
Phone: +49 (0)7941 / 691-225
christopher.rimmele@tii-group.com
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