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Afron pruning towers have set the industry standard for decades — and Gallard Group has been at the forefront of bringing them to Australia. We don’t just sell Afron machines; we’ve run them in our own orchards and across thousands of hectares of contracting work for more than 20 years.

That means when you buy from Gallards, you’re not just buying pruning equipment — you’re gaining decades of real-world insight on optimising applications, setup, operation, and maintenance

A glance at Our Range:

With more than 50 years of experience in the design, manufacture and operation of pruning machinery, Afron delivers next-generation hydraulic pruning solutions for hedging, topping and skirting.
We offer the most up-to-date methods for pruning with our comprehensive range of hydraulic pruning machines used by growers across the globe
The series are efficient in diverse topographies, suited to a variety of crops, rugged construction, economic operation, low maintenance, long lifecycle & safety.
Precision pruning. Proven globally.
A revolutionary shake-and-catch system that removes nuts from the tree and conveys them straight into bins or windrows — reducing the need for sweeping altogether and preventing nuts from ever sitting on the ground.

Cleaner almonds. Lower harvest costs. Game-changing efficiency.
Now operating across Gallard’s own almond operation (since the 2025 harvest) and contracting on almond and pistachio farms.
Afron Pruning Kits deliver efficient, precision pruning solutions designed for durability and versatility in modern orchards.
Available for mounting on most 4-cylinder tractors, these kits provide a flexible and cost-effective option for growers. They can also be configured as self-propelled, multi-use power units for specialised applications.
Built to be hard-wearing and reliable — like all Afron products — they are engineered to perform season after season in demanding field conditions.
With over 20 years working closely alongside Afron, Gallard has developed a deep understanding of orchard applications and the flexibility required to meet them.
Beyond standard configurations, custom solutions are available to suit specific operational needs — ensuring your equipment is aligned precisely to your orchard, crop and long-term strategy.

why HORSCH?

Industry leaders in power and quality since 1967 — engineered for durability, built for performance and designed for long service life in the toughest conditions.
Afron continues to drive the development of next-generation Agricultural + Hort machinery for growers around the world.
With a commitment to engineering design leadership, Afron creates value through machines that outperform, increase yield, enhance fruit and nut quality, and deliver solutions tailored to the specific needs of every operation.
Innovation built for performance. Engineered for growers.
With the largest Afron fleet in Australia, Gallard has been importing and supporting Afron machinery since 2003 — backing growers with reliable parts, service and field expertise.
As sole Australian agents, we provide parts, specialised servicing, and operator training to keep machines running at their best.