HIGHTOP Remote Control Mower Helps French Vineyard Owner Tackle Slope Mowing

Equipment: HIGHTOP HT-800A Remote Control Lawn Mower

Project Overview

Pierre, a vineyard owner in the Burgundy region of France, runs a family vineyard on a gentle slope. Every spring and summer, weeds grow quickly between the vines, and the sloping terrain makes traditional ride-on mowers unsafe to operate. Pierre had been relying on manual handheld trimmers, which was not only slow but also risky for workers on the incline — slipping and injury were constant concerns. After comparing several options, he chose the HIGHTOP HT-800A remote control mower, hoping to solve the slope mowing problem with remote operation.

Customer Challenges

Pierre's vineyard needed a machine that could:

Operate stably on slopes up to 45°.

Provide enough remote range for the operator to work from a safe position.

Run long enough to cover the entire vineyard without refueling.

Adjust cutting height for different areas between the vines.

Use crawler tracks with low ground pressure to protect the vineyard floor.

Handle rocks and roots commonly found in vineyards.

HIGHTOP Solution

The HT-800A remote control mower is equipped with a 15-liter fuel tank, delivering 8 to 10 hours of continuous operation on a single fill. Pierre said: "Before, when we hired workers to mow, they had to stop at noon to refuel and rest. Now this machine runs from morning until evening and finishes the whole slope in one day."

The 680-meter remote control range allows Pierre to operate from a safe position at the edge of the vineyard, without walking up the steep slope himself. He noted: "The biggest fear on a slope is losing your footing. Now I stand on flat ground while the machine works the slope. It's much safer."

The HT-800A's crawler chassis uses steel-wire reinforced rubber tracks with low ground pressure, providing stable operation on soft or wet soil without leaving deep ruts on the vineyard floor. The 800mm cutting width and adjustable stubble height of 20 to 180mm allow the machine to adapt to different mowing requirements between vine rows and surrounding grass. The reinforced steel frame protects core components from impacts with rocks and stumps common in vineyards. Dual 600W brushless motors provide reliable drive torque, reducing the downtime and cost associated with brushed motor replacements.

Customer Feedback

"Mowing the slopes used to be the biggest headache. Hiring help was expensive, and doing it myself was dangerous. This remote control mower lets me stand on flat ground and clean up the whole vineyard. One tank of fuel lasts all day, and it stays stable no matter how steep the slope gets. For me, it's not just a mower — it's a helper that never needs a break."

— Pierre, Vineyard Owner, France

Project Results

After one season of use, Pierre's vineyard mowing efficiency improved significantly. What used to require two to three workers over several days on the slopes is now done by one person with a remote control in a single day. Workers no longer need to take risks on steep inclines, and the vineyard floor structure is better protected. Pierre said he has already recommended the machine to several nearby vineyard owners, and the question they all ask is the same: "Can it handle slopes?" His answer is direct: "Up to 45 degrees, no problem."